You know what they say: “If you don’t like the weather here in Texas, just wait a minute.” That has never been more true than this week. Thanksgiving day had a high in the mid-70’s. By Saturday, we were shivering in heavy coats and sweaters with strong north winds. On Tuesday, we were experiencing balmy springlike weather. That night brought a 40-degree temperature change, and some areas witnessed snow flurries.
So I’ve traded in my sandals and bare feet for my warm socks and fuzzy slippers. My poor husband has to once again adjust to the icecubes that are my toes as I snuggle close to him trying to warm them up. It’ll be a losing battle until June, when the temperatures are finally hot enough to make snakes sweat.
So what do I have to be grateful for this week? Beyond simple comforts like fuzzy slippers and mugs of hot cocoa (with frothy Reddi-whip mounded on top, of course)?
- I’m grateful for being able to share a simple Thanksgiving with my husband, children, and mom. It was a special time of family togetherness that was just what we needed.
- I’m grateful for our neighborhood…a community of friends. What a great place to live!
- I’m grateful for special friends who come and hang out with us…friends who love and accept us just as we are, warts and all.
- I’m grateful for our church family, for pastors who are committed to sharing God’s word in ways that are relevant, challenging, and encouraging, for my preschool friends and their teachers who make music time the most exciting time of the morning!
- I’m grateful for the way God is answering prayer regarding Matt’s job and our financial needs during his time of treatment. God is good!
- I’m grateful that Matt’s surgery went so well on Tuesday, and that his infection didn’t slow down his treatment process. I’m grateful his infection wasn’t anything more serious, and that it’s responding so well to antibiotics.
- I’m grateful that even though Matt’s cancer is serious, it’s not stealing life away from him. I’m grateful that he is well enough to be dad and husband, to be part of family outings and celebrations. I’m grateful every day that I still get to have him beside me, sharing life together. I can’t imagine life any other way.
It’s getting late, and I’m getting tired. I think it’s time to go put on those fuzzy slippers and grab a glass of hot cocoa. What comforts are you most grateful for today?