March 14, 2012

Thankful Thursday

  Dress & Scarf: Old Navy   Shoes: Target

When I sat down tonight to write this post at first I thought of multiple things that seem hard in my life right now - the recent news of Chris' grandpa's poor health, the continual wait to get pregnant, situations at my job, the small amount of time Chris and I seem to be able to spend together lately . . . .  

I feel like I could be justified to complain and be sad about a handful of things today, but I also know that there are so many good things in my life and that I often forget how lucky and blessed I am.  

Tonight I am thankful for: 

1. A job that is so close to my house. 

2. A husband that I love and miss when I don't get enough time with him.  

3. Warm weather today and the happiness of spring and then summer around the corner. 

4. A God that uses trials to bring us closer to Him and closer to each other.  
And  who promises to work for the good of those who love Him. 
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, 
who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 

5. Videos like this to feel loved by my family:



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26 comments:

  1. Laura DarlingMarch 14, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Isn't this warm weather amazing?!

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  2. Kerrie WilliamsMarch 14, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    amen sister

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  3. Cassandra LouiseMarch 14, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    What a lovely post! Isn't it nice to take time out to remember the little things we have in our lives, the things that make everything worthwhile and the hard things not-so-hard? :-) xxx

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  4. Kate @ DaffodilsMarch 14, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Sorry things havent been great, but you do have the right attitude to find the positives!

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  5. Rhianna March 14, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    So glad you were able to turn things around as see the positive. Stopping by from Kate Says Stuff, fairy wishes and butterfly kisses to you

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  6. Megan, TfDiaries.comMarch 14, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    lovethe green!

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  7. The Robbins & CoMarch 14, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    i normally wouldn't do this except you recently asked your readers to point out typos...i believe you meant "trials" instead of "trails". still, even read as "a God that uses trails to bring us closer to him..." is certainly true. he uses long bumpy trails which show us our need of Him. thankfully, sometimes he uses trails lined with flowers just to show us His loveliness, too!

    i'm always appreciative of your honesty :)

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  8. Katie {katie lately}March 14, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    love this. way to turn your situations into good. :)

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  9. KateMarch 15, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    Beautiful post, and your dress is so cute! I would like one like that I think ;)

    xox

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  10. Renee | About a BuggMarch 15, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    Great attitude! Makes it so much easier if you can find one or two small things to be grateful for.

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  11. Simply LKJMarch 15, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    Beautiful post! The weather hear yesterday was gorgeous as well. Have a blessed Thursday!!

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  12. AnnieMarch 15, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Love your Springy green dress - so cute! And that video melted my heart :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  13. out of the frameMarch 15, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    a great reminder of all the things to be thankful for :)

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  14. TheTinyHeartMarch 15, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Loving that emerald green on you! You have such a positive outlook on life, Katie!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  15. EveMarch 15, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    I love Thankful Thursdays for forcing me to be Thankful about something! I love your list, so well said.
    xC
    PS Love the green dress too!!

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  16. HeatherMarch 15, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    you are right on, always look a the positive, never dwell on the negative. This is a wonderful thankful list. Thanks for linking up :)

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  17. QTMarch 15, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    SO cute!

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  18. BrittanyMarch 15, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    You are so pretty! I love those shoes!

    You are wise and strong for having a "glass half full" attitude. No matter how bad things seem, there are always things to be thankful for. Thank you for reminding us!

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  19. Jentry NielsenMarch 15, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    I love the outfit! Target is my most favorite store ever! ha
    That video is so adorable!! It is so true, no matter when life gets you down, you always gotta count your many blessings, they'll always out-way the bad!

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  20. KelleyJohnson07March 15, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Oh geeze, that video is just the absolute cutest! I hope you and your husband get to spend some more time together soon!

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  21. UnknownMarch 15, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    love the green dress- so festive for march! xo

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  22. Chrissy + NateMarch 15, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    sSuch a great dress! I awarded you the Lovely Blogger Award! Go check it out! :) Have a great week!

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  23. Lauren ShawMarch 16, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    1. You won a give away?! Awesome. 2. I saw this post after getting home from work and I watched thr video of Travis 5 times. I love how much he loves you 3. You look so cute. This outfit is so you. I love it!

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  24. Whitney CypertMarch 16, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Cute dress, shoes and scarf! Love it all!

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  25. Live Laugh RoweMarch 19, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    You're adorable!! Thanks so much for linking up at Live Laugh Linky! Hope to see you again this week :)

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  26. UnknownMarch 21, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    I love the "Thankful Thursday" idea! We should all be a little more thankful. Cute outfit too!

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