Thursday, March 12, 2009

Thankful Thursday


Lately I have felt like I come here with a list of complaints. In fact today I had to laugh a wonderful friend wrote me a email and asked me if my day had gotten any better. I said well did I tell you it was bad. She said no but I figure it had been a bad week. AKA..I think that could of meant ...you complain every freakin day so why would today be any different.

So today I will try a different approach. Because no matter what...I have so many thing to be thankful for and I need to focus on those more often then I have been lately.

I am thankful that this morning my sweet little boy told me that he loved to lay on my big soft fluffy tummy. Oh how I am glad I can make him happy. Ha

I am so thankful that today when I went for my treatment that I had a insurance policy that allowed me to go to a place that I wanted to go vs where I had to go. Not everyone is so blessed.

I am thankful that I took time to look over the river today as I crossed the causeway going for my treatment. What a beautiful place I live in. if I am forced to go to chemo atleast I get to see God's glory as I am on my way.

I am so very thankful that there are some choices to try to help Philip with his pain. While I am very anxious about this I am holding onto the faith that is the path God has lead us.

I am so very blessed that I am the mom of 4 wonderful children. Each their own individual person. What a special honor that I have been blessed with.

I am very blessed that God hand picked me to be Philip's mom. I would want no one else to be the one to take care of him on the good and the harder days. I look at him and I see the sweetest young man. God makes no mistakes. I have been so blessed with Philip.

In many ways I am blessed with my illness. It has caused me to slow down and think about what is really important. It has been a wake up call...

I could go on and on..

But I will end with this...
I am so very blessed to have a group of blog friends who care enough to check on us daily and make sure we are okay. I had NO idea anyone would ever even read my blog, and I never would of thought I would be so blessed to have such a wonderful support team. I feel like Philip and I have a awesome support team. Thank each of you VERY MUCH.

12 comments:

Cass said...

Great things to be thankful for Amy! Thank for joining in on the thankfulness! I will continue praying for you & Philip!! I am thankful for your strength!!

Shannon said...

Good stuff Amy. In the midst of everything there really is a lot to be thankful for. Thanks for the reminder.

bluesuede said...

We're thankful for you.

Michelle Riggs said...

I have prayed that exact prayer more times than I can count. I too will forever be thankful that God chose me to be Abby's mom. Whether the days are easy or hard, I am so thankful He chose to bless us by placing Abby in our arms.

Michele Williams said...

Such a great Thankful post! I am praying for you and your family. God's will be done.... Blessings,
Michele

Carebear said...

This is my first time here. I actually just came by to tell you that the randomly-selected winner of the Cheesecake Factory gift certificate is Joy from Joy to the Blog and to thank you for entering my giveaway, and for becoming a follower!

But I love your thankful list. I'm humbled by your positive attitude and praise for God in the shadow of illness for you and your son. I will certainly pray for you both. ((HUGS))

BloggessJ said...

My Thursday blessing....I became a Partner In Hope for St. Jude. I blogged about it this morning on my blog if you want to check it out.

April said...

I continue to stand in amazement at your wit, your positive outlook, and your ability to deeply touch the hearts of so many, just as you have mine. God Bless You and your family, Amy!

Queenie Jeannie said...

You SOUND alot better, and that's so great to hear. Everyone complains once in a while, so don't stress about it.

And like bluesuede said, we're so thankful for YOU!

Hope said...

You are a strong woman, we all know that. I love your outlook! Many hugs to you!!

Pam said...

YOU WON ONE OF MY CONTESTS ON MY BLOGOVERSARY GIVEAWAY!!!

misty said...

Thank you!Do you know what a great teacher you are? You have been such an inspiration..I've said it before, but it's so worth repeating! This is such a great reminder, great things to be thankful for. We are thankful for you, Amy.