It is Tuesday again!

I am bound and determined to get my thankful Tuesday in this week!!! :)
Again so much to be thankful for but my top 5:
1. Jesus : Easter Sunday just passed and we celebrated His resurrection.... i am so thankful for his sacrifice and his daily forgiveness at my screw-ups
2. A home: I get to host Tuesday night dinner this week, something we attempt to do weekly at Suzette and Brian's. I am grateful i have a place to do this at, no matter how small it may be ;)
3. New friends: I am able to get to know Sarah (Michael's new wife) better each day and through that i have met her friend Misty :)
4. Keturah: today is her birthday and everyday i am grateful for her friendship so let us celebrate her!
5. Ministry opportunities: i try to do them for God, taking me out of the equation, but I love being able to devote some of my time to serving Jesus and others and wanting nothing in return. This weekend gave me plenty of opportunities with the cantata, face painting, kids at NC, cupcakes, etc...

Thankfulness

Okay, so you know those times when your life goes in fast forward motion so fast that you don't have time to stop or slow down... then smack, your body goes into shut down mode and stops for you? Well if you do not understand those times, good for you! and if you do, then you may understand what my last couple of weeks have been about. I moved into my house mid march and in between the move and my birthday (end of march) there were two other birthdays and a wedding to participate in plus unpacking and all while working and keeping up my regular semibusy schedule. I thought it was feasible and as I got closer to my birthday, my energy even picked up and I was a nonstop bundle of energy... which was great for all the surprise wonderful birthday festivities by family, friends, and coworkers had planned for me (by the way, totally blessed)...... but wow, the day after my birthday, i CraShed and I CRASHED hard and for the next few days, no matter what i slept or the vitamins i took i was a walking zombie. 4 days!! It was crazy how i was non stop for 3 weeks and then bam, I mean i worked, I talked, I ate... I was a robot... finally, this morning, i finally am regaining consciousness and returning slowly to my normal self....... but between the busyness and the exhaustion, i missed the Thankful Tuesdays TWICE and since I am determined to train myself to remember this.... here goes... for this week only, Thankful Thursday (X2)

Last week:
I was thankful for:
1. The opportunity to go to The Drive (a singles worship service)
2. Joy -- all she does for me is overwhelming... she let me use her washer and dryer, david filled my tire, i got to play with colby, and had dinner with them this past weekend... so grateful for her friendship
3. My energy was finally soaring through the roof this week so i was getting a lot accomplished
4. Michael and Sarah -- Sat (3/24) was their wedding
5. Successfully finishing the move... not having to pay anything on the apt and actually getting money back on some down payments

This week:
I am thankful for: so much!
since it was my birthsay, I can do more than five ;-)
1.My mom - who drove 8 hrs just to hug me and see me on my birthday
2. My granny - who sent me a card and a gift that made me tear up and just cherish her so much
3. My coworkers who went over and beyond to make it a special day (the day before) with gifts, brownies, cupcakes, cake, and just overwhelming love...esp Megan, Jodi, and Candi
4. Laura - such an amazing friend to have here, one of the best, spent the whole day with me and we got to do pancakes (her idea) and pedicures and then rhondas!
5. friends in general... the ones who texted me really early in the morning, or called me throughout the day, or hung out with me that day or left actual notes on facebook for me... each one meant the world to me
6. Megan - great roommate! made sure i had a great day! even bought me a coke and let me play with a kitten when everyone else thought i was crazy :)
7. Suzette and Brian - greatest Orlando parents ever, i am so glad for the quality time i get to spend with them
8. Rhonda and Rob/Willows/Leslie - I love the Sat night crew... truly remarkable people. I am thankful for them in my life. rhonda even remembered my favorite dish for my birthday (HER lasagna!)...adam even picked out a cake for me lol
9. Kristi and the PT crew -- I never felt so appreciated... I walked into PT and i had decorations and a balloon and a cookie cake and it was the sweetest thing ever!
10. Mail... I get sweet cards like from my old neighbors growing up and from dear sweet friend emily, which (her letters always brightens my day!!!