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Thankful Thursday

Outside my window this morning, the birds sing praise and the sun shines in worship to God most high. I join with them in praising my Creator today.

Thank you Father for blue clear skies, gentle breezes and cool lake waters.

Thank you Father for family and friends. I'm so thankful I live in this century where I can see my Mom and Dad even though they live across the country (even if it is only once or twice a year). I'm thankful for days at the park, for firecrackers and fresh fried fish together.

Thank you Father for the many new friends I've made recently at Write to publish. What a gift - to meet people and make such deep connections immediately.

I'm thankful for a job interview this morning and for peace about it too.

And finally, I'm thankful for all of the ladies heading off to She Speaks this weekend. I'm praying for you - that this would be a great time of learning and growing and that God would speak to each person's heart.


What are you thankful for today?
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Dana said…
Hi Heather, I loved your list :) Thanks for sharing it today.
June 19, 2008 at 6:44 AM
Cheryl said…
Great Thankful list! Good luck on your interview! I am with you on the girls that are heading for the conference. I pray for them a wonderful and safe trip. I would love to be there myself! Thanks for the reminder and Happy TT to you!!
June 19, 2008 at 7:15 AM
Susan said…
Hey Heather,

So great to read you you had a nice time at the Write to Publish, I'd love to hear more about it.

Praying for your interview, right now. Favor, favor, go before her Jesus...

Blessings♥
June 19, 2008 at 9:35 AM
Addicted to Beadz said…
Heather,

What a great list. I have family close and some farther away. So it is a joy to get to see our farther away family when we can.

Praying for your interview.

Blessings!
Cheryl
June 19, 2008 at 9:45 AM
Beth K. Vogt said…
It's good to "see" you again, thanks to Thankful Thursdays! We met via NaBloPoMo.
Beth@TheAccidentalPharisee
(aka MommyComeLately)
June 19, 2008 at 10:16 AM
A Stone Gatherer said…
Wonderful list Heather! God's creation is truly wonderful!!!
June 19, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Unknown said…
Wonderful thankful list! I am also thankful that distance doesn't keep family apart anymore. We're planning a trip up north later this summer. The first long trip for Ladybug. She'll get to meet my cousins and my aunts plus spend time with Grammy!

Have a blessed day, Heather!
June 19, 2008 at 1:05 PM
Laurie Ann said…
What a great list! May God bless your thankful heart.
June 19, 2008 at 1:57 PM
Melanie said…
"...gentle breezes and cool lake waters." This sounds lovely!

Happy Thankful Thursday!
June 19, 2008 at 3:23 PM
The Olson's: said…
I like hearing the birds sing, too. On a morning when the grass is wet, the birds are out in full force searching for worms & bugs!

Thanks for sharing today,
~ Leanne
June 19, 2008 at 5:52 PM
Denise said…
Praying for your job interview sweetie.
June 19, 2008 at 6:15 PM
Sheila said…
Have a great weekend!

Sheila
June 19, 2008 at 6:44 PM
Marsha said…
I pray everything went well with your interview. May His peace continue to enfold you.

Have a blessed weekend.
June 19, 2008 at 9:15 PM
Tea with Tiffany said…
Thankful for our connection. Loved reading your TT reflection. I can't wait to hear from the She Speaks gals I've met online. Hope God blesses them mightily.

And I hope you stay connected with the new friends you've met at the conference. One of my dearest friends is Beth Vogt. We met at a writers conference five plus years ago. God is good.

Have a great weekend.
Love,
Tiffany
June 19, 2008 at 10:56 PM
Anonymous said…
love your list. His creations are just awesome! happy TT.
June 20, 2008 at 7:15 AM
southmsmomof4 said…
The birds. Defintely the birds. I never realized until a short while back how much they sing. I had never really stopped to listen. Well through the Lord leading me to a Science Curriculum for my 10 yr old daughter, I now go out every morning just to watch and listen to these wonderful creatures, just a small part of God beautiful creation here on earth. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed weekend in Christ Jesus.
Stacy
June 21, 2008 at 8:00 AM
Seafood Recipes said…
Great post much appreciate the time you took to write this.
June 4, 2023 at 10:17 PM
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