Thankful Thursday 193!

"You light a lamp for me.

The LORD my God lights up my darkness."

~Psalm 18:28

Today, I'm thanking God for...

1.  This photo... and getting to celebrate Dad last Sunday!  T-man was working and J&K were with Josh, so it was the original Muecke-fam-four for church and then lunch at the Big Biscuit (where I had a delicious glass of water). lol  Then Dad and I went to see Bad Boys for Life at MWC Warren... turned out to be my favorite movie in that particular franchise!  It was a fun Sunday, and I'm very grateful for Dad's love, stability, and generosity!! ❤

2.  Seeing my former Compassion child thriving and doing well in adult life (we're friends on Facebook now, which is pretty cool).

3.  My confident hope and expectancy in God's goodness and precise timing!  On Tuesday, I received news of the 3rd rejected embryo adoption match.  I was surprised, but not devastated - more curious what God is up to.  I am also very thankful that Chet helped me process that news and pointed me right back to God's good timing and faithfulness - our conversation confirmed my decision to pause the adoption search without closing the door - and I'm grateful to have friends who are attentive enough to see God's hand in my life and connections that strengthen my faith!!

4.  Also grateful for the growing energy I feel around the new things God is doing... and for the extra dose of encouragement, support, prayer, and affirmation I received when I shared some of my story on Facebook.  Vulnerability invites vulnerability, and "life opens up when you do!"  ...Not at all sure what Albert was referring to in the quote below, but I love the idea of alignment - my energy, hope, and authority being aligned with God's energy, goodness, and power!

5.  A good follow-up call with Blossom, and finally getting to try some soft foods and add vitamins back in... I am taking it absurdly slow and have not felt any pain so far... and NO, this won't be a regular part of my diet moving forward, but it was the main food I thought about while liquid dieting, so I went for it.  And this 480-calorie small white cheddar mac n' cheese will take me about 5 meals to complete, so that seems promising. lol  Truly grateful to be moving right on past the liquid diet stage and progressing in healing all around!

6.  This movie... saw it for the second time this weekend, and the message and visuals resonate really deeply for me!  This = Joy helping Anxiety calm down with some Anxi-Tea. =)

7.  A family fun day including a movie with Rach and the kids (we were both off work for Juneteenth yesterday)!

And now a pic with T-man, who arrived a little late.

And finally, I got to come watch Jace's karate class, which was a lot of fun!  He's loving his new mohawk hair (like Hawk from Cobra Kai)... wouldn't be my first choice for him, but I'm glad he's enjoying it for the summer!  It definitely makes a statement, as Chettles put it! lol

Happy Thursday, friends and fam!!
Wishing you love and gratitude
and confident hope in God's good timing!

❤ Lindsey Claire