Sunday, November 7, 2010

Month of Thankfulness, The beginning of my list with Linky

 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.
Psalm 34:1-3 

For each Sunday in the month of November I will be posting my list of Thanksgiving.  I've been trying to write down 10 things every day that I'm thankful for.  I find it's very hard to complain about anything when I turn my heart to gratitude.  Feel free to link up if you have any Thanksgiving related posts or a list of your own. 

The List, Part I
I'm Thankful for (in no particular order)
Color Wonder- No crayon marks to clean when leaving a toddler unattended is a good thing.
Splenda,
Board Games             
 Ceiling Fans- My grandfather installed 2 for us this summer since we had no AC, they made all the difference.                Living in an area typically free of natural disasters
My family's home            
Our video games-even though we seldom play it, it's nice to know it's there in case there's ever a boring moment                
Blankets- My husband and I have more than we could ever use
The voice lessons my parents invested in when I was growing up.                 
The piano lessons my grandparents invested in when I was growing up
Being raised in a Christian home
My education
God's Protection
Playing Hide and Seek with Ivy
My Jewelry- I certainly don't have anything worth stealing, but it's worth far more in sentiment.
Warm Towels out of the dryer
Coffee
Mocha mint creamer
Running Water
Free Time- It does exist!
My Salvation
The Bible
The Privilege to Pray
Hope of Heaven
Cell Phones
My books
Glasses
Heat
My Mother
My Father
My Sister
My In-laws
My Husband
My Children
A Piano
A Computer
Access to the Internet
My Right to Vote
Our Soldiers, willing to Fight
Felicity's Smiles
Ivy's Words
Cloth Diapers
Washer
Dryer
Dishwasher
Salvation of my family
My Cat
My Dog
Thanksgiving Day
My Marriage
My husbands Job
Our Cars
Kroger Fuel points
2 Bathrooms
Deodorant
Cinnamon smelling candles to be warmed.
Warm Showers
24 Hour Pharmacists on call -we needed one last night, I'm so glad people are willing to work that shift.
Cold Medicine
Allergy Medicine that doesn't make me sleepy
Cupboards full of Food
A Working Ice-maker
A working Refrigerator
A Church that teaches the Bible
My Church Family
Hand Sanitizer
Online Christmas Shopping

This is Just the beginning of my list, my family is truly blessed.  I'm so grateful for all my needs to be provided, but just astounded by all the wants God gives us as well.  So, what are you thankful for?  Feel free to post a list or just a post talking about one thing as we all get our minds focusing on thankfulness.

Linking up with Raising Homemakers and http://maryjoy-lifemoments.blogspot.com/

3 comments:

  1. Those were such great words. Thank you for posting it for this Sunday.

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  2. I am thankful for many of these same things. Thanks for sharing your list with us.
    Have a blessed thankful week.
    Charlotte

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  3. Hi Ivy!

    This is my first visit! I love that you are doing this! I am working on a list of 100 reasons that I am thankful this month in a Monday Series on my blog called: Celebrating Living Thanksgiving over at "Seeds of Encouragement Sewn with Grace". It was so thrilled to find you are doing something similar! I have linked up with your party. I would invite you to join my party if you would like to...I am excited about getting to know you, Ivy. I feel so blessed to be at home as well. It is such an amazing blessing to be home to care for our home and our family and be able to focus on being the helpmeet my hubby needs. It is such a joy to find someone who loves it as much as I do.

    Blessings to you and your family!

    Mary Joy

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