Peace and Quiet

All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 4: 15

Three things I’m thankful for:

1) My late grandmothers. I had the best grandmothers in the world. I always said my Nanny taught me about God, cooking, tending, and nurturing, and my Grandma taught me how to be a lady, get quality clothing for bargain prices, and to enjoy the occasional Peanut Buster Parfait from DQ. As you can tell, the two women were very different - and I loved them both equally. When/if I ever become a grandparent (no rush, kiddos), I’ll use them as my model and hope to be a wonderful Nana myself!

2) Fishing. Yes, I’m thankful for fishing - my dad taught me how to fish almost at the same time I learned to walk. Many of our days were spent out on the lake fishing, swimming, skiing. Our fishing days supplied us with food - we weren’t, and I’m still not - the ”catch-and-release” kind of fisherman. I fish to put food on our table, and am thankful for each and every one I’ve ever caught, and ever eaten. I’m even thankful for that really big one that got away…

3) S … I know - you’re all thinking I’m going to say SHOPPING on Black Friday - but I’m not a shopper. Yes, I’ll probably be out in the throngs today, but for the experience of being out there only. I’ll be thankful to get OUT of the crowds after a few hours! And I’m thankful for any bargains that all of us - you included - might find!

My “S” word is one that will probably make some of the ladies cringe. I’m thankful for SPORTS! Specifically, college football season. I was raised on Alabama football, and I love this time of year. Tomorrow is our biggest game of the year, and our biggest rivalry of the year - against the War Eagles of Auburn. Roll Tide!  

 So, what are you thankful for today?

And another question for you - has making these lists help your heart to overflow with gratitude? It sure has mine. Re-read today’s verse “may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.’ Thanks be to the Glory of God!!

Thanks for letting me share! I think I’ll continue the lists through the end of November!

PS - I MUST add one more thankful for today - I’m so thankful for leftover turkey. Seriously. It makes the best sandwich that you can’t get any other time of year!