A Day of Thanks....

Happy Turkey Day! I pray that each of my readers had a BLESSED day with family and friends today.

I did.

After spending a wonderful afternoon with my wonderful family, I came home home and took Jay for a walk. After the walk, I ate dinner and headed to the Prayer Room.

At 8:00, they had a small version of the Awakening Services that have been going on here. I grinned ear-to-ear the whole time. I mean, it was Thanksgiving Night, and the Prayer Room was PACKED of people who were seeking the Lord. And while it's hard to explain, it made my day complete. I was surrounded by people that are like me. And that made me smile.

So, on the drive home I started thinking about all the things I'm thankful for, and figured I would post all the things I can think of that I am Thankful for this year. (These are not in any particular order.)

1. I'm now not in D'FUNK that I was in last year at this time. Last year was the hardest Holiday Season for me, so this year is MUCH BETTER. It's only because of God that I am who I am today. And, I was thinking tonight at service that without God in my life, I would still be in a funk and in a battle that I could not win. Thank You God for loving me so well! I like me, and am thankful that I am living here now! :-)
2. My family is AWESOME. I am supported 110% in all I do. Even in the IHOP-KC part of my life, that I'm sure seems a bit odd to my family. I am one blessed gal. I couldn't have asked for a better family.
3. My friends. Ms. H., Kim, SingingGal, Laura, and Karen have become near and dear to me in the past year. I'm blessed that God put them in my little corner of the world. Even though I don't live near them now, I still keep in touch with them via Facebook and email. Thank You God for my friends!
4. IHOP-KC. For seven years I prayed to be here, and be a part of IHOP-KC. I love it here!!! I love being in a place that has 24/7 LIVE worship. I'm at home!!! The Shuttle Ministry has also been the best thing I have been a part of since I've moved here. I'm making friends, having fun meeting people from all over the world, and often get to pray for them! It's AWESOME!
5. Jay. He's been the best friend I needed here. He makes me smile everyday. I am loved unconditionally by the little guy. I LOVE THAT! He's cute too!
6. Facebook. It has made my transition here a lot easier and helped me stay in touch with friends where I used to live. It's been a blessing!
7. My Townhome. I prayed for a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, and got a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath! I've already hosted many visitors, and pray I get to host many more! Plus, it's half a mile from Raintree Lake! Woop! Thank You, God!
8. My finances. For the first time in 5 years I am not responsible for filling a Propane Tank! :-) I have money in savings, whereas the past 5 years it was simply going to the Propane Tank! I'm not rich, but I am financially secure. THANK YOU, God!
9. My car. It runs well and gets me where I need to go without problems. Not everyone is that blessed!
10. My job. While I'm enjoying the days off this week, I really do like my job. I miss my friends where I was, but am making a home for me here. I love that.
11. Sleep. This week I get to sleep in. I love sleep. SWEET! (By the way, you couldn't pay me money to be at a store at 4am for shopping tomorrow! NO. WAY.)
12. Roxie, Rudy, Indy, Sidney, and Teddy. While Jay is MINE, I love all the furry kids in my life. They are all a blessing.
13. My health. Thanks to medication, I am in great health and rarely miss work! That hasn't always been true, so I feel blessed to be in good shape now!
14. Tooldude. While I miss him greatly, God taught me a lot through him. Lessons that I only would have learned through him. Thank You, God.

I know there are many more, but I hear my bed calling my name!

Life.
Is.
GREAT.