Thankful Thursday 07.09.15

Here are five things I’m thankful for this week:

1. Baby laughs. I’ve spent this week with my nieces and nephews, and I have so enjoyed their littleness. One of my favorite moments was playing with my littlest niece who turns 1 next month in the pool. I loved making her laugh and smile.

2. For girl time. I love getting to spend time with any and all of my sisters-in-law. This week I was able to hang out with two of them, and it was so nice. I especially liked long talks with Casey in the car or when we all tried to get a selfie at the fountain and it took us about 10 minutes.

3. Really good food. This post is going to be all about my week in Knoxville … We had such good food this week! Chicken and waffles — which I never thought I would like, but oh man they are amazing! My favorite smoothies ever. Corn on the cob! I actually had a hamburger that I liked! (Say what?!) Plus, gelato and pizza… I love it when the people I’m with love really good food just as much as me.

4. For my Bible study. Some of the girls in my family and I started a Bible study. Every week we get together, usually at my house, to talk about our week and learn about God’s Word. The last one I was at was my absolute favorite. It was just three of us that week, but those girls were such an inspiration to me. They really listened, and they helped me see it’s OK to feel upset about my circumstances sometimes. We learned that it’s about making our hope in Christ be our security — an anchor in the storm of life.

5. For answered prayer. I’ve been praying really hard for a certain situation in my life, and lately I’ve been seeing those prayers answered. And I am more thankful for this than anything else. I love that God hears me. I love that God cares. And I love that He loves me and wants what is best for me.

What are you thankful for this week?