It's been a long, long, long, stressful day today. Between Mark's hand still being sore, swollen, and utterly useless, and Matt trying to get all of his hay and straw up and back home, we have made many trips to and from. Today was one of those days when I needed to just sit back and think about all of the good things that I have in my life and count my many blessings, instead of dwelling on the stressful and worrisome things that were beyond my control.
This is the top ten list that I came up with:
10. I am thankful that I have a wonderful set of parents that are willing to help me out and step up whenever I need them. Last night Dad helped with Clifford while I made supper, and today Mom visited with Adina for a long time. They will make awesome grandparents. (someday, but not TODAY! ;) ) haha
9. I am thankful for the nice weather we have had lately. It has been nice enough for the guys to continue working in the fields, so that they can get things done quicker, and it has allowed Mark to put in even longer than usual hours on the shop he is building.
8. I am thankful for vegetables from the garden. (way off topic, I know.) They make every snack, meal, day just a little bit brighter. :)
7. I am thankful for new friends and old friends. Without them, today would have been a complete whirlwind!
6. I am thankful for a vehicle that gets good gas mileage. We put many miles on today, and I didn't even need to fill my tank up! 1/4 of a tank left still! woohoo!!!
5. I am thankful for the gorgeous scenery in Kittson County. To take a break from all of the chaos, Mark took me up on top of a pile of straw bales at Matt's tonight to just relax for a moment. The combination of trees and cows, with frogs croaking in the background was absolutely perfect. I couldn't have asked for a sweeter moment. He's perfect, I know. :)
4. I am thankful for a good set of jumper cables. In the last two months, I think that I have had to use them about ten times to get either a vehicle or lawn mower started. See, I'm smarter than you guys think!
3. I am thankful that we live in a town where people are willing to help each other get their work done. Sometimes, it is just too much for one person to handle, and it is so nice to know that there are still people willing to help a neighbor in need.
2. I am thankful for Mark. (Again? Yeah, I know. He's special though.) Even though we both get a little frustrated sometimes, he always knows when to pull back on the reigns and take time for just ourselves. Referring back to number 5, is that not seriously one of the sweetest things ever? I'll admit, I was a little scared at first, but it was totally worth it. He's just so cool. :)
1. I am thankful for a God that loves me even at my weakest point. More than once today, I had to stop and take a little break to lift a prayer up or ask for strength to carry on with what was happening at that given point in time. And guess what? It worked every time. :)
So, that's what I am thankful for today. It's been a long day. I'm hitting the hay folks. (not literally, though!)
P.S. I found this quote just a little while ago. This definitely rang true today for me. Maybe one of you can relate to it also. :)
If you don’t like something change it; if you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. – Mary Engelbreit
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