Day
1: Thank You, Lord, for saving me from a life filled with sin and shame and
making me a new creation in Christ Jesus my Lord!
Day
2: VERY thankful for the doctors who have been so good with Azaryah. Our little
man had a seizure this morning and rushed by ambulance to the children's
hospital. For most of the day, he was not able to recognize us but this evening
he is back to himself. We are currently waiting on the meningitis results from
the spinal tap. Some concerns about the CT scan but the MRI showed all was
NORMAL! Azaryah will stay overnight with more tests in the morning. VERY SCARY
day but we have been reminded many times that God is in control and I am SOOO
thankful that HE is :)
Day
3: We are so thankful that Azaryah's spinal tap came back clear...No bacterial
or viral meningitis. Azaryah has been on "seizure watch" through the
night but he has not had any more seizures since yesterday morning. The doctors
and nurses are taking great care of him and have scheduled more tests this
morning but they have told us that we may never know exactly what cause the
seizure(s). We are resting in the truth that God alone knows exactly what is
happening in Azaryah's brain and HE is the Great Physician.
Day
4: We are so thankful for people who love us and pray for us and for a God who
hears our prayers and answers according to His perfect will. Yesterday, Azaryah
was in intense pain and unable to stand, lie down, or put any weight on his
legs. Last night, we finally got him in a comfortable position and he was able
to sleep all night. This morning, he awoke with NO PAIN! He was even able to
stand up and walk around a little bit. The doctors are noticing something when
he tries to walk a straight line and his left leg is having spasms...Still
waiting on them to decide if the MRI is necessary. Overall, Azaryah is showing
HUGE improvements and is acting even more like our Azaryah :)
Day
5: We are so thankful that Azaryah was released last night from the hospital.
Sunday morning, he did have an "episode" but the doctors and nurses
rushed in the room and took wonderful care of him! They kept him all day for
observation but felt he could be released last night. He slept well and woke
this morning with a smile on that sweet face and is already playing! Azaryah
told the doctors and nurses that he will miss them and that he would visit them
again, but next time he would not be sick! AMEN, Little Man :)
Day
6: I am thankful that God's Word says, "Let every soul be subject to the
governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God and the
authorities that exist are appointed by God." (Romans 13:1) May God's will
be done in our nation this election day and always!
Day
7: I am so thankful that we can praise the Lord even when we do not understand
His decisions. "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you are meet trials of
various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces
steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may perfect and complete, lacking
nothing." James 4:1-4. God is good all the time!
Day
8: I am so thankful that God's forgiveness completely covers all my sin!
"As far as the east is from the west, so far does HE remove our
transgressions from us." Psalm 103:12
Day
9: I am so thankful that God fully equips us to do everything HE has called us
to do. Left the house yesterday morning at 7:30 with all four kiddos and made
it to 6 different doctor's appointments...ON TIME and was back home by naptime!
WHEW! And that was a MUCH needed naptime :)
Day
10: I am thankful that I am able to be a wife and a mommy. Truly two of the
greatest joys in my life :)
Day
11: I am thankful for our church family. It is a blessing to study God's Word
and worship with some of the most precious people we know!
Day
11 addition: I am so thankful for the men and women who have and are serving
our country! I am blessed to be married to a Veteran! We appreciate all of your
service and the freedom that comes from your dedication and selfless
sacrifices!
Day
12: I am so thankful that the Lord chose Glen to be my husband. God's blessings
have been poured out upon me and our children through Glen's love for the Lord,
devotion to our family, and his example of Godly leadership as the head of our
family. I Love My Man!
Day
13: I am thankful for the four precious children that the Lord has given Glen
and I. Each one is unique, each one is a gift from the Lord, and God uses each
one of them to teach me more about Himself. It is truly a blessing to be called
"Mommy" :)
Day
14: I am thankful for my Daddy and Mama.
God blessed me beyond measure when HE allowed me to be born into their
families. God has used both of them to reveal Himself to me, teach me, mold me,
love me, and certainly showed me unconditional love through them. This may be
hard to believe but I was a VERY DIFFICULT baby, toddler, child, teen, young
adult, and even an adult!! :) I love you, Daddy and Mama with all my
heart...You are a gift to me and my family.
Day
14 addition: I am thankful for the braces that God provided for Corbyn and that
he was able to get them removed today. We have one very happy boy!!
Day
15: I am thankful for Glen's parents. God graciously gave me a father and
mother-in-law who welcomed me into their family and loves me and our family
selfLESSly. Although, Glen's dad went to be with the Lord 5 years ago, he is
tucked securely in our hearts. Glen's mother is a blessing we are still able to
enjoy and we are so thankful for that! We love you, Nana V :)
Day
16: I am thankful for my sister. She is one of the funniest ladybugs I know.
She is creative, compassionate, loving, and a wonderful mother, sister and
friend. She has always stood by me and even when we do not see eye-to-eye she
loves me unconditionally. My life would not be the same without her! Sisters
are truly "Forever Friends." I love you, Sis!!
Day
17: I am thankful for Date Nights and a hubby who plans them :)
Day
18: I am thankful for God's promises to provide for His children and that HE is
faithful to do so. Thank you, Lord, for our warm home, comfy beds, closets with
clothes, and a kitchen with food. Thank you, also, for a place for the kiddos
to play and for the toys that are spread out all over the place :)
Day
19: I am thankful for the precious group of Ladybugs who study God's Word with
me on Sunday mornings and for the precious group of Ladybugs who study with me
on Monday nights! SWEET Sisters-in-Christ!
Day
20: God's timing and sovereignty over every detail of our lives truly amazes
me! Last night, our van was running fine...I traveled 45 miles to church, had
Bible study with a sweet group of Ladybugs, drove another 45 miles to get
home...As soon as I took my exit (about 2 miles from our home), the van's
transmission went completely out. God allowed it to coast to a safe spot where
I waited on my hubby and the tow truck. As I sat there, I was able to praise
the Lord that HE allows events in my life so that I can see Him work! So today,
I am thankful that God has given me "eyes to see" Him at work in ALL
the details of my life :)
Day 21: I am so thankful for those precious
friends in my life who speak truth to me (even when my flesh wants them to tell
me what I want to hear), hold me accountable, and love me unconditionally!
Day 22: I am thankful that we are spending a
quiet Thanksgiving here at home. The girls and I are going to attempt to
recreate our favorite Thanksgiving meal entirely gluten-free while the guys
enjoy some time together doing "manly" things :) HaPpY HaPpY Thanksgiving,
All...
Day 23: I am thankful for quiet moments to
reflect upon God's Word and for a husband who continually reflects Christ in
his service to our family, his selfless hours of work both at the office and
around our home, the training that he gives to our boys, and the example he is
for our girls (I truly pray they marry someone with the exact same character as
their Daddy!).
Day 24: I am so thankful for day filled with
decorating, Christmas movies and music, and family fun!
Day 25: I am thankful for insurance! We
received Azaryah's hospital bills yesterday and Glen and I were both praising
the Lord that all of his services were covered at 100%!! That is a HUGE
blessing!
Day 26: I am thankful for peaceful days at
home being able to focus on lessons and chores.
Day 27: I am thankful for my entire family.
Each person in my extended family has impacted my life in wonderful ways and I
am so blessed to have such loving uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and
four godly grandparents who are now with Jesus. They certainly left a legacy of
faith for me to walk in :)
Day 28: I am thankful for the gluten-free
foods that are now available at Walmart! It sure makes my life easier and the
cost of feeding our family is becoming more affordable!
Day 29: I am thankful for fieldtrips! They
truly do enhance what we are learning and we get to spend time with sweet
friends :)
Day 30: I am thankful for all the posts this
month giving praise and thanksgiving to the Lord! God has used many of your
posts to enhance my praise and thanksgiving. God is worthy of all our praise
and HE is so gracious to allow us to enjoy the abundant overflow of His glory!
