Things for Which I Am Thankful

Over the course of this week I had my students compile a list of 100 things for which they are thankful. I decided to do it along with them. It was a stretch at times for many of them, but they were ultimately able to to do it. Should it be difficult to think of 100 things for which we are thankful? Absolutely not. We should be thankful in all things at all times. We should live lives of gratitude toward our Creator and all he does and gives and is. Yet, our focus is so often deterred. In an effort to refocus this week, here is the list I compiled (I'd say in no particular order other than stream of thought):

Things for Which I Am Thankful

God
Jesus
Redemption
Grace
The Bible
Living Grace
A Family with a strong faith
Lifetime friends
Romania
Children to Love
My students
Amazing co-workers
A Compassionate counselor
Understanding bosses
Books
 Music
Laughter
The moon and stars
The ocean
Sunsets
Freedom
Christmas morning
Long conversations
Learning new things
 Hugs
Dogs (especially Bella)
Caring doctors
My car
My warm house
Trust
A fun sister-in-law
Coloring books
Warm blankets
The ability to travel
Random notes
Knowledge
Mentors
Random adventures
Being up in the sky
Pictures
The military
Rainbow sandals
Clean water
Smiling faces
Brandyn’s life
Babies
Seeing former students around town
Theater
Gymnastics
My teachers
Sushi
 Airplanes
 Horses
 Unexpected text messages
 Meaningful gifts
 Physical therapy
 The ability to walk
 Modern medicine
 Rain
 My uncle’s gravy
 Christmas carols around the piano
 “Silent Night” around the manger scene
Homemade ice cream
 Fireworks
 T-Street Beach
 The Olympics
 Sweatshirts
 Those who choose life
 The ranch
 French braids
 FaceTime
 Uninhibited reception dancing
 Mici
 Painting
 Long walks at night
 Chai tea
 Silly jokes
 Pei Wei
 Dodger games
 New York City
 Leslie Park
 College Roommates
 Dolphins
 Flat irons
 Strangers holding doors open
 Speed boats
V-Neck T-Shirts
Worship in Romanian
Reunions with old friends
Dress up days at work
Discovering new worship songs
The movie War Room
Helicopters
Segways
Peace that passes understanding
Pillowpets
Elephants
Trust
Sunglasses
Joy

Can you compile a list of 100 things for which you are thankful? Give it a shot this week!