Thankful Thursday.

Photo by Wayne.

This week has been tough, as poor Wayne found out last night when I had a meltdown was a little upset. I realized last night that there are some issues I need to be dealing with that I really haven't been dealing with. Such as the fact that I haven't connected with anyone at college. It's not that I didn't try, I tried last year and failed miserable; but that's another story for another day.

There are times in my life where I have to remind myself to thank God for all of His gracious blessings. When feel like my life is just one hurdle after the other, that's when I have to remember to get down on my knees and thank my Lord for the good in my life.

This is how I deal with my hardships. This is what works for me (most of the time). God has blessed me ceaselessly; here is a fraction of all the many blessings I have to be thankful for this week...

I'm thankful for my parents. I'm thankful that they care so much about me and that they try so hard to show me how much they care.

I'm thankful for the memories I have from being in Youth at church. Those memories mean the world to me, especially when I feel lonely.

I'm thankful that I know what I want to do with my life. Many people my age and even older still don't know what direction they want to go in. I'm thankful that I have goals I'm working towards.

I'm thankful that I've been able to get motivated in my classes this semester. I'm thankful that my hard work and studying for Spanish paid off on the exam.

I'm thankful for the crazy Georgia weather. I've come to realize that I actually enjoy the fact that it can seem like summer in January, and then go back to winter in February. [Disclaimer: As I told my dad, the previous statement does not mean that I give up the right to complain about the weather from time to time ;) ]

I was extremely thankful for my new warm winter coat this morning when I had to walk to class in 14 degree weather. Now, 14 degrees may not sound cold to you, but for a lifelong resident of Georgia, that's cold.

I'm thankful that I'm making great progress on Wayne's scarf. As long as everything goes well with shipping, he will have it within the next couple of weeks!

I'm thankful for all the little wonderful things Wayne has given me over the past year. They all hold so many memories for me, and I cherish each and every one of them.

I'm thankful that my weigh-in for Wellness class (yes, I had to weigh myself in front of the whole class) actually wasn't as bad as I had expected. Plus, I lost 5 pounds since the last time I weighed!

I'm thankful my Wellness class got canceled today. It gave me time to write this post!

I'm thankful that Wayne is so understanding of me. I'm thankful that he took my sadness last night and didn't just say I was crazy, he actually listened and is going to make things better. I'm so so lucky to have him, and I want him to know that each and every day. I'm so thankful that I know no matter what, he'll always be there for me. I'm also thankful for the decision he made this week (I'll let him share about it on his blog later, if he'd like).

I'm thankful that my God will always be there for me as well. He has gotten Wayne and I through all of this, and I know He will bring us out on the other side as a stronger couple.

Lord, thank You for Your many blessings. I don't ever want take any one of them for granted.