There's So Much to be Thankful For: Rerun

Today's post was supposed to be random...I ran a little shorter on time today than I was expecting, so instead of creating something new I decided to re-post an old blog entry (March 2006). A couple comments no longer apply...like the roommate, and seven o'clock classes (that was the year that I had classes at 7am five days a week, for both semesters. I can now joyfully say that they do not last forever!) As I re-read this list I see the words of a young, nineteen-year-old college sophomore...a girl quite different from the one who looks me in the mirror every morning, yet in some ways, the same. It is humbling to think back on those days and remember the faithfulness of God from then...until now.
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I am so blessed....what am I thankful for?

The many dear friends God has given to me
Being able to simply live and enjoy life
Finding joy in the little things
Playing the piano
Singing loudly when no one is listening
Classes to stretch my thinking
Philosophical discussions
A roommate who can read my mind
Late nights and long talks
Laughter
My bed
The fact that 7:00 classes won't last forever
Waking up and hitting snooze
Sweatpants and sweatshirts
Being able to run
Eating home-cooked food
Seeing the new life of spring come to the earth
Melting snow
The ocean
Sunsets (and sunrises if I am awake)
Pictures to remember memories
Girlfriends to share secrets with
A family who loves me
A God who saved me
God's Word to guide me
Eternity to look forward to.....

"At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You..." Ps. 119:62