“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God” ~ Ephesians 2:8 (ESV – emphasis mine)
Yes, I know I am very early today to post the Thankful Thursday post, but I have my reason. I’ll let you know at the end of this post…
So, here is my short, but sweet list for this week…
- I am thankful that God was so gracious to give me the gift of life–nothing I need to add to the gift of salvation. Because I am so grateful, I don’t mind serving Him–where ever He places me and sees it fit that I can be useful for His kingdom…
- I am thankful for my Sweetheart. He patiently explained Photoshop to me so I can do some scrap book layouts fairly quick. I love spending time with him. Especially when we are very close–like ‘hovering’ over the laptop 😀 …
- I am thankful for layout gifts–like Jenny’s. She is a German gal – very cool stuff she is sharing. If you are thinking to start digi scrapping, check her out…(I have to admit–I already bought some cool tools from Miss Peppermint *sigh*)…
- I am thankful for the gift of friendship. I have met some incredible women on-line. Too many to list in this post, so check out My Blogroll or the ‘Thankful Bunch‘…
- Last but not least, I am thankful for the gift-package that arrived. Yeah – I won something because I left a comment during the Blog-Party. Christy from BonBon Boutique actually personalized my package with a coffeecup that has my ‘life-line‘ verse on it (don’t you just love it when people do that). Check out this cool package (I call it ‘survival package’)…
What are you thankful for this week? I love to hear from you…If you have posted on your own blog, please add your link below. You all have been such a blessing to me…I love you gals!!!! As your time permits, please visit others as they are sharing their thankfulness (Mr. Linky will stay with each TT post)…
Now you are wondering why I am so early today, yes? Because you can also find me on Thursday over here…
…I will be sharing about how we can be a blessing to others–in a dark/angry world. I hope to see you there.
Blessings to your Thursday and as always…
| 1. Jennifer 2. Laurel 3. Devildogwife 4. Amy 5. Faerylandmom 6. Crystal 7. Denise 8. Liza’s Eyeview 9. zoe 10. jen 11. chrixean 12. Sharon 13. Jennifer, Snapshot 14. Beckie |
15. Sharon 16. Dana 17. Christine- Fruit in Season 18. In Light of the Truth 19. Becky 20. Michelle 21. Sami 22. Heather @ Desperately Seeking Sanity 23. Deena @ Junk in the Trunk 24. Lauren S. 25. Janis 26. Raising Contentment 27. Sandy T. 28. Kathleen Marie |
29. SiouxSue 30. Terri @ in His hands 31. marlise 32. RUTH 33. Brenda 34. Brenda @ Remain in the Vine 35. Kari 36. Angel 37. Gma@Grandparents Corner 38. Pam 39. on the Rock 40. Lori Madison 41. Dawn 😉 |
Learn more about Thankful Thursday here.
View More Thankful Thursday Participants
Powered by… Mister Linky’s Magical Widgets.
Cool package. I’m thankful for my wonderful husband who gave me much needed love after a rough couple of days.
Beautiful list! It’s always fun to receive a great package in the mail.
That’s such a neat gift to receive 🙂
Thank you so much for hosting this…even if I don’t participate it is so nice to read what others are thankful for:-) God IS good ALL THE TIME!
Way behind in blog reading… out of town family stuff. I’m thankful that everything went so smoothly moving my Dad last weekend. It could have been a nightmare! Scrolling down, it’s so much fun to see the digi-scapbooking that you’re learning. Very creative and cool. Hugs!
What a nice gift you received, thanks for sharing another wonderful thankful list my friend.
God is good
Bless your Sweetheart.
thanks for the link I am thinking about digi scrapping
blogging has brought wonderful ladies into my life too and i want to use this opportunity to say thanks for hosting thankful thursdays bless u
CONGRATULATIONS on your win its lovely
Wonderful list! What a nice gift!
Cool gift, Iris. I was notified over the weekend that I had won a gift too, but haven’t received it yet. God is full of surprises. My list is up, but I’m on my way out to go to the Daniel study so I’ll visit everyone later!
Blessings all!
Nice list! 🙂
This is my first time participating, and I say thank-you, because it’s very uplifting.
It’s so nice to read what everyone counts as blessings.
I love spending time with my sweetheart when he is helping me with computer stuff too! He is an IT guy, works on these things all day long, so its extra special when he takes the time to help me – I know on his free time they are probably the last thing we wants to see!
Great gift! Thanks for doing this each week. It really is uplifting to read!
Our hubby’s are so great when they patiently teach us to do something! Thanks for hosting, as always!
I am thankful for this weekly opportunity to reflect on what we are thankful for.
It really isn’t hard to be thankful. And thank you for hosting and helping us remember our blessings. (cool gift too!)
I love reading everyone’s thankful posts…it increases my thankfulness, and reminds me of other blessings to be thankful for, as well as spreads the sweet aroma of our God around the blogosphere!!
hey there,
found your blog on Michelle’s blog (between diapers and dishes) on her wordless wednesday. And I was so excited to see that you and your friends do Thankful Thursday, I’ve been trying to get it started in my neck of the blog woods. I love your blog, I will definitely be visiting more in the future. Thanks!
Julie 🙂
Thanks for hosting this! I have been reading for several weeks, but this is my first time to join. I hope that is alright! Have a great Thursday!
I am also very thankful for the amazing friends that I have acquired over the last year!
I am thankful for the mourning dove who has been tirelessly flying back and forth from the grass to the hemlocks, picking up sticks, to make a nest, to bring forth young.
I think Ephesians chapter 2 might be a theme today! 🙂 I am soooo thankful for God’s grace and reconciliation through the blood of Christ. I am always thankful for “Thankful Thursday” which pre-pares me ahead of time to “look” for opportunities to give praise and thanksgiving to my heavenly Father!
Blessings to you all.
What a wonderful gift set you won! How fun is that! Photoshop is fabulous. There are so many thing you can do with it. I am also lucky to have a computer guru for a husband. He is very patient explaining things to me as well. Enjoy your scrapbooking!
Jennifer
How fun, Iris! I love all of your photos and can’t wait to see more! I also love how many people are participating! I can’t believe how much it has grown!
Hello! I’m so thankful to find Thankful Thursdays. I’ve added my own TT post to my blog today and hope you will all come by.
I must apologize, I added my link to Mr. Linky above first on #31 and I added the incorrect blog address and it didn’t work of course, therefore, I added the correct one in #32. I hope I didn’t mess up your system, or possibly you can delete #31 since it’s incorrect?
I love your website and have added it to favorite blog reads. I hope to get to know each of you. I’m Gma, what my grandkids lovingly call me instead of “grandma” and am somewhat knew to blogging. Hope to ‘see’ you all around.
Many Blessings!
ooops can you delete me off the Mr. Linky .. I have been doing so many Thursday Thirteens today I clicked it without thinking.. I am sorry.
I wanted to say so many things to be Thankful for indeed. So you have started digi scrappin eh? That is very cool. Photoshop is way confusing to me. I would love to learn one day though. For now I will stick with scrapping the old fashioned way..lol
I hope you are having an awesome Thursday… sorry again about the Linky thing…
I enjoyed your list. That is such a great gift, too!
hello my friend…i am late linking…but better late then never, right? shalom toyour thursday!
Hi Iris, I posted today at my homeschoolblog and also at Remain in the Vine blogspot. Have a blessed day!
Awww..so sweet and so much to be thankful for. What a wonderful gift package…blogging friends are so awesome!
Thank you this is so wonderful and sweet.
Hi!
I am new to Blogger and came across Thankful Thursday on another blog.
I love it!
I enjoyed reading your list and participating.
Take care and God bless.
Wonderful gift! I missed out on the Blog Party! Maybe next time…
Blessings, Betty
I posted my TT ~ a little late ;D Thx for stopping by and leaving lovely comments. I truly appreciated them. Talk w/you soon. Have an awesome weekend.
I really enjoyed reading your thankful Thursday, especially your first one, which made my heart smile. 🙂 I have that same prayer book! Thank you for taking the time to respond to my previous comment, that shows a thoughtfulness that is rare today. God Bless and Keep you always…
About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell. I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 1994, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.†I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages [England & Australia]. God LOVES me so much. Fear, pain, & shame, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17].
Peace Be With You
Micky