even for colds…

Here at our house we find ourselves in the middle of our Thanksgiving season.  We’ve been trying to be grateful for everything we can think of.

and what happens?

We get sick.  with colds and sneezes and wheezes and runny noses and coughs and fevers and little sleep.  Now, I (the mommy) am not sick – but two of my three little people are.   And its hard.

Am I the only one who thinks its difficult to turn my heart in gratitude?

I find it hard to be thankful for colds.  But, we’re trying.  Especially me.  I am trying to be grateful for sickness and health – because in everything we are to be thankful.

So, in honor of the colds, I am listing some things my heart is grateful for today, things I might not notice if not for the colds…

For blankets and Sprite and movies like “The Sound of Music” – perfect for our sick days, bringing just the right amount of comfort.  One might not even notice they’re sick.

For paper dolls that help pass the moments… the dragging by sick moments…

For popcorn and apples, the only lunch for my little champ (who is resisting getting sick, praise the Lord!)

For the kind of leftovers that always bring a bit of happiness.

For the sickness itself, that brings this slightly tired Mama to a new place of reliance on Him – and that renewed posture is a gift.

Thank you Heavenly Father for all of your wonderful and perfect gifts.  All of these things are from Your hand, and I am blessed.