Thankful Thursday... Five Good Things... One GREAT God

I'm joining the ladies over at Truth4thejourney for Thankful Thursday. The task – simple – name 5 things that I would like to thank God for today. So here goes:

1. A warm home. Yep, it's about 10 degrees below zero here in Illinois and we're headed to 20-30 below by night's end. Yikes! Old man winter has wrapped his freezing cold grip around the state and there is no where to run outside... it's just brutal out there. Thank you, LORD that I can marvel at the snow and ice from the inside of a toasty home.

2. A son who loves the LORD. Hubby and I are pilgrim parents – raising our son in a first generation Christian home. My 6 year old loves God's word. He loves Jesus. And I am everyday amazed watching him grow up in his faith firmly planted in the soil of God's love.

3. Friends. So, I got stranded at a friend's house yesterday. The night before I'd slept over because I was too tired to drive and the weather was getting nasty. The next morning when I went to leave, my car wouldn't start. The battery had succumbed to the cold and was DEAD. So, from 10:30 in the morning to 2:30 in the afternoon, my friend worked with me to get that car jump started. Our toes and fingers were numbed and our patience was tested, but we survived it and WE FINALLY GOT THAT CAR STARTED! And while I am so thankful that we got the car going, I am even more thankful that I have a friend like her. She graciously made my problem her problem and refused to let me give up in frustration. What's more – her positive attitude and sense of humor actually made the whole experience - dare I say – FUN... Oh, I just love that God has brought that girl into my life!

4. My blog. The Journeying Forward blog has become my home on the Internet. I love coming here. I love that this place was one of the first I found where I could be transparent and honest about who I am, what I've been through and what God is showing me. I've shared a lot and others have shared a lot with me. I have taught others and have learned a lot from others. I've been lifted up and have lifted others up. What an amazing blessing! Did I tell you – that I LOVE this place???

5. The Cadbury Creme Egg. I can't help it! I adore these things. They are so bad for my body, but OH so good for my tongue. I just love biting through that milk chocolate shell and reaching that ooey gooey stuff inside. Making them even more alluring is the fact that they are only sold between New Year's day and Easter. Once Easter's over, you just have to wait until next year to get your hands on one of them. So, yesterday, a friend of mine surprised me with my first one of the year and I have been in confectionery ecstasy ever since. Oh, Cadbury Creme Egg, it had been way too long... : )

So, what are you thankful for this Thursday???