Things I’m thankful for today
I’ve been in somewhat somber mood the past few days … it’s just this "circle of life" thing that has me down, I guess. I don’t always like change … it disrupts what I know, and suddenly life doesn’t seem as secure as I’d like it to be. When I sat down to write this morning (very theraputic for me!) I wanted to complain about all the things that have me off kilter … but I decided it might be a bit more spiritually theraputic (and more Biblical, therefore right!) to remind myself by listing some things I’m thankful for (and why):
- A big one (or rather a little one … all 20 lbs of him) is my dog, Zak. This is one of my
favorite pictures of him. I love the little guy … he’s my steady buddy. It doesn’t matter how I’m feeling (grumpy, happy, tired, energetic) he always wants to be with me! - My scooter … OK … a little cheesy, I realize, but it’s also theraputic to hop on my scooter and feel the wind rush by and have only my thoughts to entertain me (I still haven’t wired it for a stereo, but that’s in the plans!)
- Coffee. It’s my comfort food.
- Santa Barbara. The last few days have been amazing! It’s been nearly 80 degrees! And it’s January! I drive by the ocean and just marvel I get to live here!
- Today. I going with some friends to hear Max Lucado speak at Calvary Community Church in Thousand Oaks. He’s one of my favorite authors … he’s simple, he loves analogies, and he tells stories … all things my simpleton brain can comprehend. Oh … and apparently a guy I’m supposed to meet goes to this church. It’s a setup of sorts, so I won’t meet him today … at least I won’t know it if I do!
- My Bible. I love reading my Bible. One of the things that I’ve not gotten used to is reading from my computer … I have a fancy Bible software program (Logos) that is so fabulous to help me study, prepare talks, etc … but there is something just awesome about opening my old, leather NASB Bible … 18 years it’s been with me now. Seems I know exactly where everything is by the markings on the page. I love turning those pages … just not the same on the computer!
- Paul and Karen McLean. My dear friends … I lead Homegroup with them, and what can I say … they are just awesome. I’ve spent the last 2 evenings with them, which was great. Last night I got to babysit their boys, Cade and Spencer, and they were just little angels … a great evening!
As I sit and type, many more things pop into my head … I have much to be thankful for, and I don’t need to wallow in the pool of self-pity. As my coaching mentor, Kay Yow, often said, "Don’t wallow in the pool of self-pity; swish your feet and get out."
Off to travel with friends to heare Max Lucado … I’m thankful …