Thankful Today

So it hasn't been the greatest day today.  Generally I try to have a positive outlook and make the best of things.  Today it's been hard to find a bright side.  Nothing really has happened.  Certainly nothing bad has happened.  Have you ever had the doldrums at times and can't really pinpoint a reason? 
So my friend Kristen has a blog that I have been reading for years.  She usually writes entries on Thursdays called "Thankful Thursday".  I have been tempted while writing this blog to "borrow" that idea.  However, I wanted to be more original and not copy her idea.  Right!?  Sorry Kristen, I'm borrowing.  I've decided I need to count my blessings today and focus on those instead of this stinky mood I've been in.  OK, here goes...these are some of the things I am thankful for:
~My husband who loves me and always takes care of me.
~My puppy who ALWAYS greets me at the door wagging his tail like he hasn't seen me in a month.
~My family who loves me even when I'm stinky.
~4th of July fireworks!! 
~Upcoming anniversary trip that I have to look forward to.
~The blessing of having a decent job this summer.
~My in-laws who, I have to say, are pretty darn cool.
~The fact that I get to sleep in tomorrow.
~For friends far away and near.
~For a Father who is always near and makes His presence known in even the small things.

I rejoice in the hope of the glory of the Lord!

Living Deliberately

I've been wanting to start a blog for a while now. As you probably know, I am in nursing school and therefore terribly busy so much of the time with studying, class, and clinicals. I get caught up in the notion that mine and Chris' life is on hold until I get finished with school. That's not true!! Several events in my life lately have reminded me of the importance of LIVING to the fullest and taking no day for granted. "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." This blog is a reminder to me to count my blessings every day and that the important things in life having nothing to do with tests and papers. I hope you enjoy reading this and will come back from time to time. I'm counting on you to keep me accountable!