You have no idea how much I missed Thankful Thursday….it broke my heart that I was not well enough to participate! My back hurt so bad I could not sit up…and it is most difficult to type lying down….(I tried). Laurel…thank you….in case I haven’t thanked you before now—for keeping this going! This is the highlight of my week. I so look forward to the encouragement I find when I travel out to California and Arizona, up to Connecticut, or Idaho, or down South Florida…or Texas….Canada…all around the world! It amazes me when I think what God is doing in broadening my scope and His plan for my life!
I am thankful that I am not flat on my back this week. Although I am still in some pain…it is NOT like last week. I am managing. With the help and grace of God it will continue to get better!
I am thankful for my sweet man and the sweet birthday cards I got from him this week and the new running shoes (like I run—humph)…but they look good with the new exercise pants, top and matching jacket he also got me—(no, I don’t “exercise”—but it looks good with my new running shoes!) I was alive to turn a glorious 46 years old! I had a wonderful lunch with my mother and grandbuddy and they allowed me to vent all through lunch about the things that were bugging me—-that I can’t vent to anyone else!—Of COURSE—we are PRAYING about all those things….so the individuals involved—-buck up—-it’s gonna be a bumpy ride until you give it up to Jesus!!! (Can you tell I am feeling better—gettin’ my old spunk back.) Actually, I told my sister the nurse, today that being slightly incapacitated had sure made me “short tempered”…..(no, I really wasn’t before)….but the past few days, when something irked me, I would be (almost) like, “come within arms reach of me and say that again”! Well, I’ve not hit anyone—and have prayed about my “short attitude” on the way home.
I am thankful that tomorrow will be better!
I am thankful for great co-workers that have pitched in and helped me get through this busiest of times with the end of the year things in our office—so much was going on while I was out last week….they were great! I love them all so very much. Thank you girls! You are a blessing from my Father—whether you know it or not!!!
I am thankful for what the Lord has been sharing with me—things I will be sharing with you. I am thankful for my photographer buddy Joe—who is always willing to share his gift of capturing God’s beauty with others. I e-mailed him today about a certain photo I needed for an upcoming devotion…and he got right to work! He sent me pictures that he took today after my description of what I needed. God hit me square in the heart with a devotion yesterday while at the doctors office…not only for me but for you too. I am working on it in my mind—and soon the thoughts will flow to my keyboard and then out to you! I am thankful that God does stuff like that. Speaks to us wherever we are.
I am thankful that I am covered. My coverage is full—best in all the world. It was paid for at Calvary. By God’s only Son….who loved me (and you) enough to leave the glorious throne in heaven and give His Life’s blood for me (and you). I deserve none of it….but He loved me that much. You too.
I heard this song just a while ago and it fits the past couple of weeks of my life…..
“On Christ the solid Rock I stand all other ground is sinking sand……all other ground is sinking sand.”
Lord, as I look forward to the day of Your return, help me to live a holy and godly life. I am totally incapable of holiness without You. (2Peter 3:11)
Thanks for listening to my ramblings…I am so glad to be counted among the living! God bless you—-hop on over to Laurel’s place and be blessed!
Jeff and Angie Knight 
December 5th, 2007 at 10:01 pm
Hello my sweet friend, keeping you in my prayers always. I love you.
December 5th, 2007 at 10:50 pm
I too, feel blessed to be counted among the living!praying for your body to heal soon … 🙂< HREF="http://lifesnippets.net/2007/12/06/thankful-thursday-17/" REL="nofollow">Snippets<>
December 5th, 2007 at 11:14 pm
Can’t wait to see that devo that’s churning! 🙂Great post…Lisa
December 5th, 2007 at 11:22 pm
Hi Angie,Thanks for stopping by! Oh, I’m so sorry about your back! I also have a bad back, and I’ve been where are at, NO FUN…I know God speaks to me the loudest when He’s got my full attention.I do love that song you shared a quote for, thank God for that that solid ROCK!Blessings to you this TT!Susan
December 6th, 2007 at 12:09 am
Praying for your pain to ease and for your healing. Your thankfulness shines through your blog! Blessings to you and your loved ones this Christmas…
December 6th, 2007 at 7:47 am
YOU SOUND so much better…and how could ANYONE question the power of prayer..beyond me!You ooze with gratitude and I can feel it!!peace, Angie!I am so happy to “hear” this news!lori
December 6th, 2007 at 8:21 am
Ok I must have missed that it was your birthday (stinker!) HAPPY BIRTHDAY. So does that mean you will be running now with the new shoes =)This is a great list, I am glad to hear you are doing better.many Blessings.
December 6th, 2007 at 8:25 am
Happy birthday. I pray for that back – may it get better by the day. Happy TT.
December 6th, 2007 at 9:16 am
Happy Birthday. Sorry to hear about the back. I have back pain myself and it is not fun. You have a great thankful post. Thanks for sharing. God Bless!
December 6th, 2007 at 9:31 am
Happy Belated birthday you young thing, you!! I’m so glad you are up this week. It is so true that we have the best coverage in the world and all other ground is sinking sand! Blessings on your week…
December 6th, 2007 at 9:44 am
So glad that you are getting better! You are so right about having the best/complete coverage. I worry about keeping my college age kids insured and I needed the reminder that they already have better coverage that I could ever hope to provide and there is no need to worry!
December 6th, 2007 at 11:18 am
Oh, it’s so good to have you back! And happy belated birthday!!
December 6th, 2007 at 11:36 am
Happy Birthday Angie! I’m glad to hear you are feeling a bit better – you are certainly sounding more like your good ole thankful self!
December 6th, 2007 at 12:22 pm
Thank you for the verse from 2 Peter. I’m noting that. I’ve had a few episodes of “flat on my backness”. You feel so helpless, dependent and bored. I’m glad to hear you are upright this week.
December 6th, 2007 at 12:43 pm
Thank you for this heart felt list of blessings. I am glad you’re up and about. Have a good week.Mama Bear
December 6th, 2007 at 12:58 pm
I am thankful that I am covered. My coverage is full—best in all the world. It was paid for at Calvary. Wow, I’ll never look at insurance the same. LOLIt is such a blessing to know that Jesus paid it all.Be Blessed.Jessica
December 6th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
Glad you’re off your back – someone with as much spunk as you (even if you don’t run) really shouldn’t be on her back 🙂
December 6th, 2007 at 9:05 pm
So glad you are feeling better. The new running shoes and outfit sound nice! Happy Birthday.