Thankful Thursday: I Am Blessed

I'm linking up with Rebecca Jo @ Knit By God's Hand today for Thankful Thursday. During these days, more than ever, we need to focus on the good in our lives and in the world. 

And Rebecca Jo could use some prayers, if you would. Her mama is in the hospital and if it is like it is here, family can't be with her. Also her sweet old dog, Bruno, went to be with God yesterday and if you've ever lost a pet, you know how hard that is. It's a sad loss even for those of us who never met Bruno, but cheered for his strength and courage as he learned to navigate his world with wheels as Rebecca Jo shared his story with us. Run free Bruno!

This week finds me thankful...  

** for home. I know i have grumbled about boredom at times, but I know that I am blessed beyond measure to live as comfortably as I do. We are not rich, or even wealthy by the standards of this country, but we have so much more than those in most of the world. 

I have a cozy home that keeps me warm when it's cold, dry when it rains, and cool when it's hot. Not only do I have indoor plumbing, there are two bathrooms...and I actually worry about the luxury of decorating them. I have a kitchen with a full refrigerator and freezer, a full pantry, and appliances and gizmos (half of which I never use) to create a variety of delicious foods. I have a laptop, a cell phone, a house phone, and a 60" TV connected to cable, Netflix, and Prime Video. 

I have plenty of paper, yarn, paints, glue, paints, pens and whatnot to be as creative as I like. I have hundreds of books and a Kindle with more books stored. I can get online, click a few buttons and buy anything else my heart desires and have it delivered right to my door.

I am blessed.

** for family. There are times it is annoying, but most of the time it is a huge blessing to have my mom and stepdad living directly behind us and our daughter and her family living right beside us. We are family. We are each other's support system. We have each other's backs. 

When there is a job to do, there's someone to pitch in and lend a hand. When the grands need a babysitter someone is there to do it. Mowing three yards is a team effort. Holiday meals are cooked in three houses and served at one. 

There are so many moments with the grands. Like yesterday, sitting at the table with the boy. We were playing with his bucket of yellow, banana-scented slime and laughing when he suddenly looked up at me and said, "I like you!" Oh, my heart. Or when the girl baby woke up from a nap but spent the next hour snuggled into my shoulder. Oh, my heart.

I am blessed.

** for my God who may not work huge miracles of biblical proportions very often these days, but who does work countless little ones every single day. He is there in all things if I look and he is patient to remind me to look.

He has endless patience with me and forgives me when I ask. He prods me to grow in our relationship and encourages me to strive to be more like him. He is always there for me.

I am blessed.

** for my husband who works hard to support us. For his wish for me to be able to stay at home, at least for now, to be with the grandkids. 

** for health. To date, not one single person I know or love has gotten sick with Covid-19.

** for online friends. Each of you are a blessing and add much to each day. I thank God for you.

I. AM. BLESSED.