Thankful Thursday

Today is Maundy Thursday. A time when we as a church celebrate the last supper. There can be all sorts of festivities including foot washing and anointing. I'm thankful that we're having a meal and communion together as a worshipping family.

I am thankful that when the stress increases at our home, there are things that we can do that reduce the stress and allow me to focus on doing things that help my husband laugh.

I am thankful that I have a cat that has a special morning purr, that must be the human equivalent of sleepy voice. It's like a throat clearing and it doesn't happen any other time of day.

I'm thankful that my house is like a barbie house in that the furniture is rearrangeable depending on what's happening and who's coming over. Now, I could just look as good in skinny jeans as her!

I'm thankful that even though this week has included no running what so ever, that summer is sure to arrive and there will be more fun running around for Hannah and I.

I'm thankful that I started paying attention to how many vegetables I'm eating each day, because I now know that it was not a lot at all. I much prefer being a veg head.

I'm thankful for unexpected surprises and gifts that bring entertainment.

What are you thankful for?

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