The Simple Life at Home

Last week was pretty hard for me. Well, actually, it was a pretty hard month. But I really feel as if I turned a corner this week with my realization (duh!!) that God didn't want me to bear my burdens by myself. Since then, I've been feeling so much better, so much more like myself.

• I'm thankful for the Word of God. It truly brought me out of the pit and restored my soul this week. Nothing else could have healed me so completely.
• I'm thankful for friends - for Mylinda (who sent me an encouraging article and just checked upon me), for Jan (who, when she was sick, spent hours with me trying to sell Hubby's car), for Debbie (who gave me a Valentine card), for Olivia (who calls just to check up on me and see if I need help all the time), and everyone else who has been so encouraging.
• I'm thankful for wonderful Christian authors whose words bring enlightenment and understanding to me. Elizabeth George, Linda Dillow, Beth Moore and others allow God to use them to bring teaching to women like me.
• I'm thankful for my husband. He often bears the brunt of my struggles and encourages me and loves me through them. As we draw near to our 15th anniversary, I am constantly in awe of how patient and kind he is.
• I'm thankful for the opportunities awaiting us in Qatar. Travel, time together as a family and the chance to get out of debt are the ones I know about in advance. I'm sure God has many more surprises in store for us.
• I'm thankful for the rain we had yesterday and today. We sorely needed it. Thankful also that no one was injured during the small tornado that touched down one county up.
• I'm thankful that one of our properties is now rented. Just two more to go!
• Finally, I'm thankful that Hubby found a home for us in Qatar. It sounds beautiful - and huge!! Five bedrooms (including 3 masters!), five bathrooms, two living rooms, two family rooms and more. Plus he said I can get household help once or twice a week - a new experience for me. Whoo-hoo!

I am so glad to be feeling like myself again. I really see now how I need to stay connected with my Creator in order to function. Without that communion with God, I feel like I'm spinning out of control. With him, I feel on top of the world!

Thanks to Iris for hosting Thankful Thursday once again. It's such a great way to remain mindful of the many blessings God gives us.