Mark 6: 30-31a The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.”
1. I am thankful I can stop in the middle of life and rest in His perfect rest.
2. I am thankful I have found some really great shopping deals, it makes my day when I save money =)(I got an Anolon 10 x 15 Inch Cookie Sheet for .0.38cent, you read that right. And yes I am very proud….)
3. I am thankful for all the blessings the Lord has blessed me with this year, I stand in awe. Lord knows I don’t deserve one stinkin thing, but yet he still loves me unconditionally.
4. I am thankful that I am blessed with a great family on both sides (mine and my husband’s) may I never take that for granted.
5. After this week, I have a few things I need to finish up but I will only be popping in here now and then. I am going to take a “rest,” Darlene and Iris have both allowed me three months off from writing Internet Cafe and Laced With Grace, I want to come back refreshed and renewed. I will be around, just not as much. And you will find me monthly at Book Buzz. Don’t miss January’s issue of Christian Women Online, it is a biggie for me.
6. I am getting so excited because my twin nephews will be born in less than a month. Their Mom knows they are better in her tummy right now, but more than likely she is wishing they were out. Carrying twins is not for the weak, that is for sure. And can I tell you she gained it all in her stomach, she still has skinny arms, skinny face, skinny legs, etc… yea, she makes me sick too. I gained all over with my three.
7. Finally, thank you Iris for allowing me to host these four weeks, it has been a blessing.
So what are you thankful for this week?
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Thanks Laurel for hosting! I love taking the time to participate in this, and for the encouragement to be thankful along with others:)
God Bless!
Laurel thank you for being the Thankful Thursday host this month. I find myself thinking about my thankfulness all week in anticipation of this day. It’s a good thing.
It is really a huge blessing from the Lord for your sister-in-law has twins in her tummy, and grow well inside…just wait for the time to come out…
Enjoy your thankful List very much…thank the Lord
Bless you for hosting the past few weeks sweetie.
Hi Laurel,
Thanks once again for hosting this Thankful Thursday!
Yes, we all have so much to be grateful for. I’m excited about your great deals, your rest in the midst of so much chaos, and finally the soon birth of your nephews, how EXCITING…
Blessings to you this TT!
Susan
Thank you for being a delightful host, Laurel! Love you bunches! Rejoicing with you this Thankful Thursday…and looking forward to Book Buzz and (slaps herself on the head)..oops, I forgot to put your banner up on my sidebar. Will get to that soon!
luv,
V.
I love Thankful Thursday so much that even though I am not feeling good I had to post!
Thanks for being such a gracious host!
Blessings
Thank you for hosting Thankful Thursday! I am taking part this week! I hope you have a great week!
Laurel, Thanks so much for hosting again! I didn’t get around to visit many people last week, but I definitely want to make time for that this week. I am always so blessed as I read everyone’s lists. Have a great day!!
I am thankful that you have hosted Thankful Thursday for the past 4 weeks. Although I will miss you at Laced with Grace, I know that we sometimes need a rest in Him.
I am thankful that He has given me a new direction in life and that His mercies endure forever.
Blessings on your day and always.
PS: I am so glad that all is going well with the pregnancy. Oh, and awesome deal on the cookie sheet!
So much to be thankful for! I am so excited for you for your little nephews to be born. How wonderful!
You will be sorely missed but do pop in as often as possible!
God Bless you!
What a wonderful list Laurel! Hey you should be proud! $0.38 is a GREAT deal! Wow!
have a wonderful Christmas and time off! Blessings on you and yours…
Good Morning!
Your hosting of a post like this is a wonderful edification.
Oh it is good that everything is fine about your shopping. Have a nice Christmas…
Thankful for you and your upcoming rest. It’s needed for all. So no guilt, only peace. Rest in Him.
Merry Christmas!
Oh, but we will miss you and your devotionals. sigh…but I guess you need a rest too! Have fun making cookies on your almost free cookie sheet!
Girl—what an awesome thankful list!!! (AND THAT COOKIE SHEET!!!) I am so glad you have hosted and kept us going—although…whether I am coming or going is still up for discussion! And boy howdee, what sugar those little fellows will be making!!!!
You are a blessing sweet Laurel! Have a blessed week!!
happy shabbath rest my friend. that sounds perfect!
Thank you for hosting. I hope you enjoy your rest and receive a sweet rejuvenation. God bless you!
I enjoy doing Thankful Thursday on my blog and just found this website with all of the links to others. Thanks for letting me participate!
Blessings…Michelle
How on earth did you get that cookie sheet for 38 cents?!! Good for you! I think at that price, I’d have bought a dozen and given them to everyone I know for Christmas, including the guys. LOL
I totally understand you slowing down for a little while. I’ve been doing the same thing and didn’t even realize I was doing it, but life gets in the way sometimes, you know?
Love your list. You have to be so excited about the new babies. I’m so excited about ONE arriving March 1st, I can’t stand it.
Thanks for hosting the Thankful Thursday site. It is great that you are taking some time for yourself. Sometimes we take on too much. I went to a retreat a while back, they gave us each a paper plate and told us to write down all our roles and obligations, then look at all we had on our plate. It helps you get the big picture.
A package is on the way.
Have a wonderul Christmas!
Hi Laurel,
I thought I left a comment yesterday. However, I was so inspired by your post, I think I wrote mine after reading yours.
So, thank you for a wonderful post. I truly was inspired. I appreciate you so much and look forward to what is going on for you in January. I hope you will keep me posted and I can share your joy!!! Thank you for hosting and all of the work and time it requires. You Rock!
Merry Christmas. Lynn
Have a wonderful rest and a very Merry Christmas, Laurel!
Bless you and your family!
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