Thankful Thursday #213

"The LORD protects and defends me; I trust in Him.

He gives me help and makes me glad;

I praise Him with joyful songs."

~Psalm 28:7

Today, I am thankful...

1.  That most problems are not as bad as we imagine they will be.  And for the power of taking action and moving forward.

2.  My happy Christmas house!  (And Mom and Kristin adding a few things while I was at work this week.)

3.  This sourdough cinnamon roll by Karli... and the plethora of brunchy foods that make me happy!

4.  Getting to spend the week ahead with presh Parker Elizabeth and the Wilson/Weatherford crew in Florida!!

5.  Abby working hard and winning a full scholarship to John Brown University - so exciting!!

6.  I see this from many angles and feel genuine connection with people on both sides of the political spectrum right now.  I will say I am grateful the election results were clear - that we aren't spending the next week+ in ambiguous recounts and dramatic debates.  I am also thankful to feel more peace this time around for several reasons I'm choosing not to dive into here.  Random side note: The last time President Trump was elected, Jenna and I were roommates at 522 staying up to watch the results together... it's been a minute!

Yep, I'm going with a peaceful tree bridge pic that has nothing to do with politics. lol

7.  Inner grit and resilience... it comes in waves, but I'm grateful for the strength to keep going... because I deserve to know what not giving up on myself feels like!  Today, I am 5 months out from surgery, and I have some new goals for myself through the two months ahead.

Happy Thursday!  Prayers appreciated for safe travels and a fun vacation week ahead! =)

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