“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” ~ John 14:27 (ESV)
This week has been mighty stressful for me at work. We are in the middle of closing the fiscal year (yeah, we close in April). I have worked very long hours, no breaks–for some reason I am still smiling from ear-to-ear…So, here is my short thankful list this week…
- I am thankful that the Lord keeps me sane. His Word is like honey to my soul. He ‘pops up’ in unexpected situations or circumstances, like a song on the radio…
- I am thankful that I came home to a loving husband who makes me smile, giggle and laugh…
- I am thankful that Laurel arrived safely in Phoenix and we will meet for lunch on Friday (yeah–I am all giddy about it)…
- I am thankful for coffee–it keeps me awake. Especially if can’t keep my eyes open…
- I am thankful for quick food solutions–we have chicken wings, tater tots and onion rings tonight. Just popped all three in the oven. Now I just have to wait until the timer goes off 😛 …
- I am thankful for the women who participated in this week’s IOW–thank you that you were patient with me to get around to your post. Sorry it took me until tonight…
- I am thankful that Christine’s baby arrived this week and that Zachery is healthy. Please visit her blog this week to congratulate her and her family…
- I am thankful for the Thankful Thursday ‘Bunch’…You always make me smile with your posts about your personal gratitude….
- I am thankful for digi-freebies…This week I would like to highlight Gotta Pixel…I have found some really neat stuff over there…
What are you thankful for this week? I hope you care to share…Please continue to be patient with me. I only have a couple of hours each day to spend online. I am always looking forward reading your thankful posts. Oh, I am so glad that this up-coming weekend is in sight and the year-end-closing will be done – PTL!!!!
Blessings to your Thursday and as always…
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mmm coffee, I’m a fan of it too and tater tots & onion rings sound yum!
Great list! I hope things will slow down for you at work soon!
It’s always so neat to hear about blogger get togethers:)
May your time be a blessed one.
Betty
I’m glad to hear that Laurel arrived safely! I know you guys are gonna have a blast!! You’ll have to tell us all about it!
How great to find so much to be thankful for after such a hectic week.
~Betty~
Oh! I hope you have a wonderful visit with Laurel! We just have to do that some day too. Only my life is even busier these days with my part time job now. Maybe in the summer. We should do it!
{{hugs}}
I want to meet with you and Laurel too……could be a bit of a drive though…..LOL
I hope you have a good week and that things slow down for you at work!
Blessings
I love your list, as always.
Iris, you’re such a blessing! I always love reading your thankful list. Take time for you! Hugs & prayers, Bonnie
Iris, you’re such a blessing. I’m always blessed by reading your list of thankfuls. Don’t forget to take time for YOU. Hugs and prayers, Bonnie
even though you are so busy at work im pleased you still have things to be thankful for
music for God can really lift the spirits
bless your hubby
enjoy your lunch on Thursday
i love coffee
blessings
What a lovely list – it is in the simple things in life where the great blessings lie.
Thanks for sharing. I also have blessings to share – do come over 🙂
Another great list, Iris! I love my morning coffee too – this is a new thing for me – I never drank it until the last few months (my 3rd child did me in 🙂
I hope you have a great time with Laurel! How exciting!
Morning coffee is wonderful isn’t it? have a great visit with Laurel!
I’m so thankful for an amazing God that never tires of my “humanity”.
He is so good!
I’m so thankful for all the lists on Thankful Thursdays. What a blessing to pour out gratefulness over the internet. I’m thankful for coffee too!! Truly a gift! HA.
Blessings on your day.
Thank you Iris for reminding us that we should always take a moment to give God thanks.
Amen on the quick food solutions!
I thank God for my husband too. Sometimes I wonder if I would be the person that I am today without him in my life. I think that answer would probably be, no!
I hope you have a great visit with Laurel.
Hi Iris! So sorry you’ve had a bad week but so thankful that you still focus on Him and His unexpected “pop-ups.” I know how much you are looking forward to visiting with Laurel and I would love to join you two. I have an unusual post today.
May God’s blessings overflow in your life!
Thanks for hosting! Thursdays are such a blessing! I read a few posts and then clean a room or two, come back read a little more, clean a little more! Makes house cleaning day enjoyable! I love those “quickie” meals too!
I’m so happy for you and Laurel – I know you’ve become good friends and it tickles me pink that you two finally get to meet each other.
My first Thankful Thursday! So glad that I found you
Dear, sweet Iris…you just take your time. We’ll all still be here when you come by to visit us. That just stretches out the thankfulness to cover more hours…
I am sooo with you on the quick meals…the ballfield has destroyed our family meals..:))
You are such a blessing to us all…thank you for doing this each week…I just love it!
God’s word is pretty sweet isn’t it??? I am so thankful for you and this group…Thankful Thursday has made my day once again!!!
I am slow today so need to get to posting quickly. My thursdays are like this. I have bible study on Thursday so it always throws me behind. This was our last day till Fall so after today I have NO excuse.
Your list was good as always. I am off to post now. Sandy
I love the simple dinner you had! Yum! Enjoyed reading your list as always. 🙂
Have a blessed weekend!
Tater tots sounds delicious to me right now! I love what a great attitude you have despite being so stressed at work. I hope you’ll share a pic of your lunch date with Laurel–how fun!
Great post, as always!~
Blessings and hugs to Laurel!
I am sorry that things were so stressful for you at work. As always, you have a beautiful list.
I have to agree with your first one. God does like to just “drop in” on my thoughts alot, and that is a good thing!
“He ‘pops up’ in unexpected situations or circumstances, like a song on the radio” Isn’t God wonderful!
What a great idea. I love all your thankful thoughts.
I may try this next Thursday. I first read this tonight.
and I’ve already posted today.
I love to read your thankful list Iris. I’m so glad you were able to smile through such a busy week. Give Laurel a hug from me. I just love her blog. Have a great visit.
happy thankful thursday! i am also meeting a blogging friend tomorrow (friday). she’s been a blogging friend for a year and a half and TOMORROW i will meet her face to face! love it! shalom….
What a great idea…Happy Thankful Thursday to all =) This is my First Thankful Thursday, so I am still figuring out what to do and what this is all about, so please be patient with me. I just found this tonight, so I can’t wait until next Thursday to put up my Thankful list. As for today, I enjoyed reading many of yours.
i love drinking coffee after a long day. for some reason, it relaxes me 😉 have a great weekend, Iris!
I’m so blessed to see you found so much to be thankful for during such a stressful time.
And you met Laurel?? Awesome, Iris!