Thankful Thursday

Above are the Chinese symbols for feeling thankful or grateful. It has been a couple weeks since I've posted a Thankful Thursday. It doesn't mean I haven't been thankful, I've just been busy.

Here are 13 things I am thankful for today...


1. Clark Sullivan O'Bryant born to Brody and Jill on August 9th
2. A belated birthday dinner with four of my wonderful "big sisters" this past Tuesday
3. Jennifer Babcock Hassmann who celebrated her birthday on Wednesday
4. Uncle Rickey who celebrated his birthday on Tuesday
5. 30 wonderful years of marriage for Cliff & Denisa
6. 25 wonderful years of marriage for Gordon & Carolyn
7. 25 wonderful years of marriage for Mark & Ellen
8. 28 wonderful years of marriage for Kevin & Trina
9. Don put gas in my car last night
10. The a/c is working again. We spent two nights in a hotel last week because it was broken--the hottest week of the summer so far.
11. Protection while Tropical Storm Erin hit San Antonio
12. Hurricane Dean won't slam the Texas coast and is now a tropical storm
13. Only one week until my parents come to visit

What are you thankful for today?

Happy Lighthouse Day

I bet you didn't know today is National Lighthouse Day. In 1989, Congress designated August 7th as National Lighthouse Day. I think there is something so lonely and romantic about lighthouses and their keepers. Unfortunately, so many of our lighthouses have been forgotten and neglected and they don't quite stand as proud as they used to. I got to thinking about the purpose of lighthouses--to warn and help sailors stay or get back on course. Then I thought about the lighthouses in my life. Whoever is reading, I hope you have at least one person in your life at all times who shines brightly and helps you stay on course. Enjoy the day!

The Light --by Hattie Vose Hall

I am the light, holding
Nightly my torch on high;
Under me surge the waters,
Over me bends the sky.

Year after year I stand here
Holding my steady light,
Sending its ray of comfort
Into the darkest night.

Many a man has served me,
Tending the Light with care,
Many a vanished footstep
Passed by my winding stair.

Years pass and men pass with them,
Never my light grows dim,
One hands the torch to another,
Others will follow him.

So are the centuries moving,
Still serving men am I,
Constant through gales of winter
Calm beneath summers sky.

Lights are the hope of seamen,
Warning of rock and shoal,
We are the danger-stations,
We are the sea-patrol!

Happy Friendship Day!

"A faithful friend is a strong defense; and he that hath found such an one, hath found a treasure." Ecclesiasticus 6:14

Today is Friendship Day.

I know some people think these types of days were created by greeting card companies as a way to generate more money. Regardless, I think it is a great day to think about all the friends I have and celebrate their impact on my life.

So, Happy Friendship Day to ALL my friends. I love you for the unique way you touch my life.

Love,

Lisa

P.S. Just in case you think I'm making up a new book in the Bible, I did some research and this is a different book than the one in the Bible and I'm NOT losing it. Well maybe I am but not about this. :o)

Thankful Thursday

Here are 13 things for which I am thankful today:

1. Seeing my Aunt Nadine & Uncle Al briefly yesterday.
2. Lunch dates with Don twice this week.
3. News that Mom & Dad are coming to visit at the end of the month.
4. Ruby Mei Rouse celebrated her first birthday on July 31st.
5. Lindy's friends, Scarlett & Mia who have birthdays this week.
6. Lindy is SLOWLY showing signs of responsiveness and progress in our potty training endeavors.
7. My friend, Cristie, who celebrated her birthday yesterday.
8. The sound of the cardinal chirping outside my window.
9. Blue skies and fluffy white clouds after several days of gray skies and ominous clouds.
10. A diagnosis and course of treatment for Jeff Rouse has been determined and he may get to come home from the hospital later this week.
11. Encouragement from family and friends.
12. Don's work has slowed down--some.
13. God sent two rainbows for Lindy to see last week just as she's been learning about them in Bible class.

What are you thankful for today?