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Thankful Thursday: This and That

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Wow! We have so much going on right now. My emotions have been all over the place as we were closing on the house last week. This week, munchkin said goodbye to some of her friends. Everything is starting to hit about all that is left to do before we can get to our new location. All of this has lead to a lot of thinking about various things and what is truly important.

1. I’m thankful for good friends. I pray that we will build some wonderful friendships at our new location.

2. I’m thankful that it appears that we are going to have nice new neighbors. They closed on their house the same day that we did. We met the father and step-son on Saturday. They appeared to be very nice.

3. I’m thankful that everything went well at closing. With all of the craziness last week, it was nice to have an easy closing.

4. I’m thankful for all of the encouragement that I’ve received from fellow bloggers. It’s such a blessing to read the encouraging comments.

5. I’m thankful that the Lord has been providing for us along the way. It’s been wonderful watching Him open (and close) doors along this moving journey. We look forward to seeing Him continue to work through the rest of this move.

6. I’m thankful that my daughter (while a bit upset about leaving her friends) is keeping a bright attitude about the move.

7. I’m thankful for God’s word that offers so much encouragement and wisdom.

8. I’m thankful for my faith. I don’t know how people get through difficult times without God…

Last week, when I was posting, it was more difficult to think of ways to be thankful. This week, while I have a lot on my plate, I finding it much easier to be thankful. I’m tired and feeling a bit under the weather, but I know that the Lord will give me the strength that I need to get through the packing, moving, and unpacking. I pray that each of you finds the strength that you need to have a wonderful week.

16 Comments

  1. Heather
    Heather

    As an Army brat, I know what it’s like to move around and all of the stresses that it adds…

    In regards to your daughter, I always hated moving, but I did have a bright attitude — just wait until she’s older…then when you move it’s all about there being new boys!!!!

    I’m actually grateful that we did move quite a bit as a kid as it taught me to be outgoing and meet new friends… 🙂

    Good luck with everything!

    Heather

    March 1, 2007
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  2. Taya
    Taya

    I love your list! I am also feeling tired this week but found it easier to be thankful all at the same time! God is good! Blessings

    March 1, 2007
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  3. Liz
    Liz

    Great list! It’s always hard transitioning to a new duty station. I know because I’m going through it right now. But, God always provides.

    Have s great day!
    Liz
    http://www.lawhons.blogspot.com

    March 1, 2007
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  4. Denise
    Denise

    Such a beautiful, and very grateful list.

    March 1, 2007
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  5. Laurel Wreath
    Laurel Wreath

    How exciting, new adventures!! I enjoyed reading your list. And I with you some weeks it is just difficult to be thankful, but I find that is when I need to write even more. Blessings.

    March 1, 2007
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  6. Kathleen Marie
    Kathleen Marie

    Wow, God surely blessed you this week. Prayer is so very powerful. I pray your daughter has a smooth transition. I am also a military brat (Air Force) plus wife (years ago), so my prayers are with all of you. I have NEVER regretted seeing as much of the world as God gave me opportunity and never regretted all the schools I attended. In fact, I only desire to see more.

    Hugs!

    March 1, 2007
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  7. eph2810
    eph2810

    I am so glad that the closing went smooth after your ordeal last week. I have to totally agree with you–I don’t know either how people great through the bumps in the road called life, without Him and His strength…

    Thank you for sharing your thankfulness with us this week.

    Blessings to you and yours.

    March 1, 2007
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  8. Rebecca
    Rebecca

    What a wonderful attitude you have in the face of such HUGE tasks!

    I will be praying for you and your family as new changes are going to be taking place; some struggles but even more blessings. 🙂

    March 1, 2007
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  9. Beckie
    Beckie

    Thank you so much for coming by and commenting on my blog. I’m sure God will lead you to some wonderful new friends and neighbors as you get into your new hope.

    Today at our Beth Moore study, we began with a guest who is a Marine. He is leaving Sunday for his 3rd or 4th tour of Iraq. We were able to lay hands on him and pray and it was such a blessings.

    Blessings to you and your family too as you serve our country and our God.

    March 1, 2007
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  10. Jungle Mom
    Jungle Mom

    Your faith muscle is gtting a work out! But thats how it gets stronger! I was encouraged by your bright attitude.

    March 1, 2007
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  11. Simply Ei
    Simply Ei

    Thank you SO MUCH for your encouraging comments! Hang in there; we here at home so appreciate the military! Hang in there and have a blessed day.

    March 2, 2007
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  12. It's a FLIP-FLOP World
    It's a FLIP-FLOP World

    I believe that God gives us more strength when we are down and really tired and worn out!! He knows that you need HIM more right now with the stress of moving and all!! I am with you on wondering just how to people get along without God. They all must be mighty miserable..Thanks for stopping by.
    Sandy

    March 2, 2007
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  13. Jen
    Jen

    thanks for visiting my blog

    Im sure you will find some new friends. It may take a whiel though did with me. The internet is also a good way of keeping in touch with the old ones.

    nice neighbors are a blessing.

    I love blogging especially Thankful Thursday for all the lovely comments I get too. Its awesome

    The Lord is good 🙂

    Youre daughter will go along way with her bright attitude.

    I pray that you might find some time to rest a little this week

    you have a wonderful week too.

    March 2, 2007
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  14. Linda
    Linda

    Thank you so much for visiting me. I really do enjoy meeting new people.
    Let me begin by thanking you, your husband and your daughter for your unselfish service. We all owe you a tremendous debt.
    It’s never easy to move. You’re doing so well. Your grateful heart most surely blesses the heart of your heavenly Father. I know He’ll give you strength and grace for this.

    March 2, 2007
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  15. Lynn Donovan
    Lynn Donovan

    Amen… Amen. BTW, Your daughters PJ’s ROCK. You MADE them. I am impressed. 🙂

    March 2, 2007
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  16. Full Contact, Savior-centric Livin
    Full Contact, Savior-centric Livin

    Wow, so much going on, and so much to be thankful for!

    If you need any moving tips, I’ve done it 23 times in 22 years of marriage!

    March 2, 2007
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