Thankful Thursday

I have lots to be thankful for. Let me share a couple with you. 

I enjoyed a fun run on Sunday! Hey I don't look bad in those short shorts!

Chomps is a furry little angel (most days).

I indulged in dessert not just once...

...but twice. Yum!

Final thing is the island. It's been over a year. It doesn't look like much but to me it's very definition is paradise. There's no internet. Just peaceful waves and little no-see-ums. 

Here is today's verse. Happy Thursday friends!

Thankful Thursday

I am always trying to focus on the good things and staying positive. That's why this is such an important post. Today, I am thankful for my new temporary schedule at work. It gives me time to take morning classes at my gym and blogging time. It gets so busy at work, that I often don't find the time to blog or read blogs. Blogging is an important part of my life. 

The blogging community has given me support and friendships. While I may be slow at getting posts up, because life happens, I am not ready to stop blogging all together. I definitely don't put blogging ahead of family or work either. Its just one other aspect of my life. I do want to thank everyone for the sweet comments yesterday. It encourages me to keep moving forward on my weight loss journey.

So its your turn now. What are you thankful for?

Thankful Thursday: Wedding Edition

 

Dear friends,
It has been a week since my last post. While work has me busy and I'm working out a new routine, my blogging has moved to the back burner. I want to continue to blog, write, and connect with all you wonderful people. Blogging will always be a part of my life. My current project is to come up with 1000 things that I'm thankful for. This will be the wedding edition, to link up with Mel and Holly.



I'm thankful for....
61. my anniversary date: July 10, 1999...a very good date in between our birthdays.
62. my wedding album, its full of gorgeous phots and good memories.
63. the color purple, which took the spotlight in all the details: decorations, punch, and purple cake.
64. live music from my college friends to walk down the aisle to. Violins sound heavenly!
65. my mentor being the dj for the reception. Chris Taylor, thanks so much!
66. my fresh flower arrangements were absolutely gorgous!
67. my husband for putting up with the pre-wedding shenanigans and over the top emotions.
68. the location, which may not exist today, was perfect for us. Overlooking Mt. Hood.
69. the best weather ever! Thank you Lord it didn't rain! (It did rain the weekend before.)
70. the honeymoon, a fun-filled roadtrip across the US to move to our new home in Denver.

I'm sorry that I have no photos. Another day and another post. In other news, I'm very smart and fixed my blogger account. Go me!  

Thankful Thursday

Dear friends,

My quest continues to reach 1000 things I am thankful for. Why don't you join me? We are so blessed and its good to remember. 

I'm thankful for...

51-hot days

52-cold drinks

53-swimming pools

54-rivers

55-lakes

56-beaches

57-floaties

58-ice cream

59-grills

60-lounge chairs.

You'd think I have plans to go relax for the weekend by some body of water. I do not but clearly I need some time to do nothing. What's your favorite way to enjoy summer? Have you felt the heat yet?

Thankful Thursday

 

Dear Friends,

Welcome to Thankful Thursday.

I am on a personal quest to reach 1000 things that I am thankful for. And I press on.

31. Flowers

32. Fridays

33. Friends

34. Fruit

35. Fun times

36. Future hope

37. Furry kitties

38. French fries

39. Friendly smiles

40. French toast

I do not intentionally intend to duplicate items on this list but I suspect it is inevitable. Today's alliteration is brought to you by the letter F. It feels fantastic to find the right words.

Please stay tuned. I don't know what for but my journey is winding gently along the path of life.

Thankful Thursday - Blog Hop Edition

 Dear Friends, As we know, tragedy can be heart breaking. These are the times I turn to being thankful. Reminders of the good things I have, turn my mind away from the negative things we are surrounded by. Please join me. 1000 Things I'm Thankful for 21- Health 22 - Safety 23 - Family and Friends who texted me on Monday 24 - Friends to pray, cry, and console with 25 - Opportunities to give back 26 - TV to inform and help me stay weather aware 27 - Coffee and tea to energize 28 - A car with no hail damage 29 - Churches providing assistance 30 - Friends who stayed safe from the storms.   Clearly, being thankful can bring out my selfish nature and its nothing to be ashamed of. Link up your thankful thursday posts below and grab my little button. Click around and I'm sure you'll be inspired. I am looking for co-hosts, guest posts, and blog swap opportunities. Let me know if you are interested. <center> <a href="http://www.esthernorinedesigns.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p633/esthernorine/Snapbucket/064B5285_zpsa92b64ee.jpg" height="250"width="300"/></a></center> <p> a</P>

 

Thankful Thursday

Welcome to Thankful Thursday. I've decided to come up with a new challenge. I will find 1000 things to be thankful for in my life. I know I'm blessed and this project will make me see it more clearly. I'll do ten a week until I reach my goal. I've also considered starting a Thankful Thursday link up. Would you be interested in joining me?

I am thankful for...

1-God

2-husband

3-kitty cats: Chomps and Kirby 

4-roof

5-food

6-friends

7-sister

8-parents

9-good in-laws

10-car.

Thankful Thursday

Yesterday was a major test for my patience. The morning was chaotic with the installation of a new phone system. Thankfully by the afternoon, I was settled and making phone calls.

Today I'm thankful for a warm cup of tea on a rainy morning. I'm thankful for God's wisdom and provision. Too bad I can't see His plan! That would certainly ease my inevitable anxiety.

Please stay tuned for high five for Friday.

Thankful Thursday

At some point along my journey, I thought making money from blogging would be great. It still would be cool but my heart has changed.

Today, I'm thankful for blogging, blogging friends, and the encouragement coupled with support from all the amazing people I have met in this blogging journey.

Your stories inspire me. Your struggles remind me of my own. In so many ways, blogging is a blessing. As some bloggers have noted it is also cheap therapy, which I concur.

My life is enriched in ways that money could not accomplish.

I considered shouting out to my friends but I also contemplated two problems: 1-there's an overwhelming number of awesome bloggers (some don't even know how I've been blessed) and 2-what of all the new bloggers I have yet to meet?

If you are new to blogging and need a friend, email or comment (with your email all no-reply bloggers). I'd love to be your support.

Guest posts are currently open for "Make A Difference Monday" and "Weight Loss Wednesday".

The giveaway for $40 to Target continues until the end of the month. Please stay tuned for High Five For Friday!

Thankful Thursday

Dear Friends, Welcome to Thankful Thursday. If you have followed my journey, it comes as no surprise that I am passionate about being thankful. Even when times are tough. Today, I am thankful for the generally good times I am enjoying. There is much to be thankful for. I have a sweet little family of my loving husband and to adorable kitties. We have a roof over our heads, food in our fridge, and jobs to provide support for our artistic and traveling adventures.  Please stand in prayer with me as we continue the house hunt. I know the right house is out there and I pray for the wisdom to see it at the right time. Please remember I am co-hosting a fun giveaway!   Please stay tuned for High Five For Friday!  

 

Thankful Thursday

Dear friends,
How important is it to stay positive in good times and bad? How hard is it during trials and tribulations? That's the hardest but those are the moments that matter the most. I have been through tough times and I am sure there are other trials to experience in the future. Being thankful even when you don't "feel" it will help you power through anything.

Today, I am thankful for God's provision. Stand in prayer with me. I will find a perfect home for my family. In the past this daunting task has been overwhelming. I will find a home and think its the best. After moving in, problems arise. I'm praying this time, we will not have problems. After all, this will be our third home in Oklahoma City. I don't want to move again when this new lease is up.

God will provide.

Please stay tuned for high five for Friday.

Thankful Thursday

Welcome to thankful Thursday! Today, I am thankful for rain. The last two full days have been glorious in Oklahoma City. Rain has been ever present. Coming from the rainy portion of Oregon, I find rain to be comforting. Cozy like a cup of tea or a fuzzy pair of slippers. It's a part of life that brings gorgeous flowers. How could you not smile when looking at flowers? That is impossible.

Please stay tuned for high five for Friday.