Things that I'm thankful for!

I know I haven’t blogged in a while. I’ve been a bit discouraged and very tired. I have been thinking once again that I need to think of all the things that I have to be thankful for, there are so many area’s that I’m thankful it’s amazing once I get going. My precious Grandma, who died at the age of 93 in January of 2004 had many favorite scriptures which she lived her life by and the one that I remember her quoting last on her death bed was in Philippians 4:6 & 7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God: and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. The peace of God is something that I find needed in my life, without it I cannot find joy or contentment to go on this long journey I find myself on.

I thought I would make a list of things that I’m thankful for: First of all I’m so thankful for my Heavenly Father who gives me a reason to live, my wonderful husband Gordy which I’m so blessed to have a part of my life the last 22 years, Daniel who keeps our family in his prayers daily, Amy who is willing to lift some of the heavy burden I carry daily, Natalie who goes the extra mile to lighten my load, Isaiah who gives such wonderful hugs, Ezekiel who brings lightheartedness to our home, Luke who continues to amaze us with his healing process, Lily who lives up to her middle name and brings joy into our home. My parents who are always willing to help out around the home with meals, schooling and most importantly lots of continuous prayers going forth. My sister Cindy who comes over almost daily to help with Luke’s care, tutoring the girls in math and teaching Isaiah and Zeke to read and helps watch Lily when needed. Yoli who helps in so many ways, pulling out rose bushes, helping around the house and keeping Isaiah and Zeke when needed. My nurses who continue to lift some of the burden of Luke’s care off of me. Close family members and friends who have taken the financial burden of Luke’s many medical needs off our backs. Tiffany and Jodie, who have faithfully supported me and passed along vital information about Luke’s healing process. Our family, friends and faithful bloggers who continue to lift Luke and our family up to God in their prayers. I know that I’ve probably missed someone important and therefore apologize in advance for doing so and want to say THANK YOU to all of you!!

Once again I’ve made this way too long. Therefore I will close with this challenge to you today, why don’t you make a list of all those that you are thankful for, you’ll be amazed at how good you will fill once you’ve finished it. Thank you for your continued prayers for Luke, he continues to make slow process, please be praying specifically for him to gain some weight, that his excess secretions will go away, that he will not need to be put on oxygen at night, that he will sleep all night and that Gordy and I will begin to get more sleep and feel more rested and encouraged. Thank you once again in advance.

Love in Christ,
Luke’s Mommy Sue