Day 10 & 11: Hope & Staying Home

Day 10- Hope

Yesterday, I got a call back from the consult I'm seeking for my nose/headaches situation.  I'm thankful that the individual I talked to seemed to think there was good reason for me to seek a second opinion, which translates to "I'm not totally crazy."  She even went so far as to delay appointment set-up until my case can be reviewed so that I won't have to make unnecessary trips to Iowa City!  I'm thankful for this in a BIG way!

Day 11- Staying Home
I'm thankful for our veterans... just like every other patriotic American, but today what I was most thankful for (and this is in NO way intended to be a slap in the face of those who serve, nor is it a display of my ungratefulness) is the fact that on the first snowfall of the season, I got to stay snuggled warm in my bed. I really REALLY hate winter.  I mean, sure, the snow is beautiful sometimes, but most of the time I just HATE the weather. So I'm thankful that (at least for this morning) I could avoid the snow today, even if it was just a light disgusting... I mean dusting.

Day 9: Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Today in church we sang the old hymn "Great Is Thy Faithfulness."  I LOVE that old song!  I'm so thankful that we sing songs at our church with messages that remind us of the faithfulness of God and of His love and power.  I'm thankful that my God IS faithful, even when I have trouble trusting.  I'm thankful that my God IS faithful, even when I stray.  I'm thankful that my God IS faithful, even when my circumstances are hard and life is tough.  I'm thankful that even when life doesn't make sense and things get stressful, I can still sing with a full heart "Great Is Thy Faithfulness, O God my Father! Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Lord unto me."

Day 7 & 8: Ibuprofen & Lazy Days

Day 7:  I've been having headaches again, as mentioned before, and yesterday was one of those days.  Being a Friday, I didn't wait till later in the day.  I just grabbed the Ibuprofen before lunch so at least I'd be able to concentrate during the busy afternoon.  While I'm not thankful for the headaches, I am definitely thankful that we have over the counter meds that seem to lessen the symptoms... at least for now!

Day 8: Lazy Saturdays are one of my favorite things.  I love when I can sleep in and then lounge around in my PJs for hours before getting dressed for the day.  And when I DO actually get dressed for the day, jeans and a sweatshirt are all I need.  No hair fixin' or make-up on my face. Because I have nowhere to go and no one to impress.  I wouldn't want weeks on end of it, but once every few weeks makes Lazy Days just about as good as it gets!

Day 6: My Hair

I think I mention this one every year, but I am SO THANKFUL for my hair!  I see people out and about sometimes who have lost their hair due to illness or age, and I am so thankful that I not only have hair, but that I have hair that looks good in just about any style.

This one is my current favorite: Soft Curls

But I can also do naturally curly:

And Straight:

Day 5: A Boss Who Understands

Today I'm thankful for a boss who understands the humor of my sarcasm.  Several times a week I  say to my family "It's a good thing my boss thinks I'm funny, or I'd have been canned a LONG time ago!"  It helps that I'm not crude or disrespectful... just funny.  I'm soooo thankful that my boss has a good sense of humor because I don't think I could work in a place where I couldn't be myself!