This week seems to have flown by and I know there are things I should be thankful about — I’m just having trouble thinking right now.

• I am thankful for Jenny @ Life is Not a Cereal for writing this post on Labels and Identities: Then and Now. It touched me and really gave me several things to think about. I hate labels and all the assumptions that go with them. I have written a thousand posts in my head about this, but have yet to actually share here — so I need to sit down and write! But I’m thankful for Jenny’s sharing and giving me something to think about.
• I am thankful for Shari Braendel, one of the Proverbs 31 Ministries speakers. I was one of eight winners of her ebook which she should be releasing soon. She is a professional fashion and image consultant with a God twist. One thing she’s done for the winners of the ebook is to hold a conference call with us. We sent her pictures of ourselves, and she went through asking each of us questions. She gave each of us tips on what colors to wear, how to accessorize, and so much more — tips for how we look individually. Duck is thankful I’m taking an interest in fashion as I’ve always been a tomboy — well, sweats and softball tshirts are what you typically find me in. Shari’s helped me realize that we can care about how we look on the outside without being totally vain and self-centered. Yet another topic for me to blog about.
• I am thankful for Duck and for our marriage. We are constantly hearing stories about how couples have been talking about splitting up after 20+ years of marriage. It really hurts my heart for them because they can’t see what they’ve done wrong. Marriage is work — constant work — hard work, but totally worth it when you do it God’s way. I am thankful that although Duck and I have changed our interests over the past 11 years, we’re still finding things we enjoy doing together — playing softball, riding motorcycles, coaching sports. I’ve even started piano lessons. I’m hoping that one day I’ll be good enough that I can play while Duck sings — he has a beautiful voice! I, on the other hand, don’t think I was meant to stand in front of people and sing — play the piano? maybe. Sing? nah.

Iris @ Sting My Heart is hosting Thankful Thursdays. Join in with your own Thankful Thursday post. I encourage you to read and comment on other blogs even if you don’t make it to all of them on Thursday. God is doing great and wondrous things. Share that with the world