I’m Thankful for 21 Things
What things are you thankful for? You don’t have to list 21 things like I did.
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Papers that are done! Turned in the last one for Building a Relational Ministry to Women. More (for a different class) are due on Wednesday.
- Recycling. Some of my nieces are into this. So like a good Auntie, I save the infrequent soda and water bottles I have. Today while doing errands, I spied 2 soda cans in the parking lot. Of course I picked them up. I like that not all my trash goes into trash heaps somewhere.
- Recycling Centers. Are not created equal. Be sure to call around to see how much they pay. Also ask if they pay for the caps on the bottles.
- Red Box. Movies dispensed like candy in a vending machine. Only One Dollar (plus tax)! What’s not to like? To see a list of available movies go here. There are only about 75 movies to choose from, but they are currentish. I found 8 movies I’d like to see. On Mondays, several blogs post coupon codes for a freebie. I don’t think they do this every week. Anyway, check out imommies, BeCentsAble, and Be Thrifty Like Us. In my town a Red Box is located at Raleys, Safeway and WalMart.
- My toenails. Sorry to have to bring this up again, but ya’ll – they are still cute.
- Leftovers. Yesterday I made up a pot of Thai rice, bowlful of jello with mandarin oranges, and soaked black eyed beans that are cooking right now. Defrost some ham and it sounds like a good dinner to me.
- Ziploc bags. I’ve tried using other brands – just doesn’t work well for me.
- My timer. When I have a tough time getting going, I let my timer be the boss. I set it for 15 minutes and get to work on that paper, the laundry, or finding all those tax papers that I promised myself I’d put all in one place this year. When it dings, I have my permission to stop. Usually I keep going and get quite a bit, if not all, of the task done.
- Fund raisers. Are also not created equal. I especially like the ones that are service oriented – like a car wash or are event oriented – like the carnival that will be held at our church on July 3rd. The money will go towards a playground for the Big Kids Club.
- SacFit.com. Great program for training (as a runner or walker) for either a half or full marathon.
- Snuggles. Hugs are good too. 🙂
- The universe. There are some pretty amazing photos of our galaxy and those billions (?) that surround us. I’d research and find some photos for you, but I still have to research for some legitimate work. See #1. So if you find some space photos on-line, be sure to tell us in the comment section.
- My toothbrush. I’m thrilled I get to use a clean, nylon one every 3 months. The thought of not having one, chewing on a stick, or using one with pig neck bristles or horse’s hair doesn’t appeal.
- Prayer chain from church. It is awesome to be able to pray for others and to have prayer for myself within a relatively short time.
- Akismet. This comment and trackback spam catcher on WordPress has caught 40,458 spam comments so far!
- Commentaries: on-line, in book form or on software. It is amazing how they can open up the Bible, especially the historical-cultural aspect.
- My health. Thank you , God. I am also taking better care of myself because I want to stay healthy.
- The children in my life. Those that are not blood-related. They bring such joy with their attitudes and love for Jesus. Thank you, mommies, for being diligent in the raising of these precious ones. Your diligence WILL pay off.
- Construction paper. It makes such nice things – even a fold-out card. I have one taped to my white board that HI made for me at Mother’s Day.
- My daughter’s boyfriend. He is so good to my daughter and the nieces. He is so talented too. He is an an artist and has been working for Disney on the High School Musical 3: Senior Year Dance game.
- God’s schedule. It is so much more sane than mine. I am working on overcoming this insanity. Anyone read Having a Mary Heart in a Martha Wold: Finding Intimacy With God in the Busyness of Life by Joanna Weaver? I need to go through this study. You?
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lynette | . at .
I just discovered the Red Box movie dispensers. I think J wonders where Ihave been all this time. We watch Hairspray & National Treasure 2. J loved Hairspray.
I am taking a peek at your cute toes tomorrow.
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