Thankful Thursday

(For an explanation of Thankful Thursday, go here).

1201) The health & strength to work and make a living.

1202) Being in a profession I love.

1203) Working for an employer who respects their employees.

1204) Being experienced enough to not allow myself to be manipulated by a drug seeker.

1205) Coming home to Penny excited to see me after a day away.

1206) Time to get errands done before work.

1207) Having my patient ask me not to leave at 3:00.

1208) Really, really sweet, confused old men.

1209) Three lovely ladies to bring along to the cabin.

1210) Laughing hysterically at This American Life. I love that program.

1211) Getting out of the car and being greeted by dozens of faces of people I love. Hugs all around! I love my family & friends.

1212) Backyard talks with Jules - holding her feet on my lap while she talks about school...marriage...life...

1213) Encouraging convos with Josh. Love how his words drip with his passion for the gospel.

1214) Terry's smirk. It will never get old.

1215) BEAUTIFUL sunsets at the lake!! Breathtaking!!!

1216) Dear ones whom I love, gathered around a campfire, telling stories and laughing.

1217) Nutella and marshmallow camper pies. BRILLIANT!

1218) Discovering fun new games (What's Yours Like?).

1219) Laughing until there are tears.

1220) Tear-filled prayer with Jill.

1221) Watching Austin climb up onto the roof of the house to retrieve a frisbee and then jumping back down. He is a crazy monkey of a man.

1222) Kan-Jam. My new favorite backyard game!

1223) Chinwe's laugh.

1224) Hugs from Kristy's parents.

1225) The amazing blessing of the cabin and all of the things that take place there - so thankful for Hannah's generosity.

1226) Calming the fears of a tearful, anxious patient. Being able to get her to smile.

1227) Good morning hugs.

1228) Safe travels to Boston.

1229) Traveling. I just. love. traveling.

1230) Being able to navigate the Boston transit system with ease.

1231) The opportunity to tour Boston - such a cool city!

1232) Thankful for the men and women in our nation's history who fought & planned & rode & revolted for our freedom.

1233) A YUMMY full-lobster dinner at a high-end seafood restaurant. SO good!!

1234) My job's benefits - LOVE that they pay for me to travel and that I can eat at places I would never go to otherwise! I love my job!!!!

1235) History. I LOVE learning things!