10,000 Reasons III

I know that I have been complaining a lot lately about my hard summer. I know that it wasn't exactly a happy thing to read. What can I say?! Free therapy.

But I don't want to complain tonight. My life is too wonderful. Despite the obvious reasons to be sad, God has given me so many wonderful blessings. So here I continue my list of 10,000 reasons to bless the Lord.

26. God's Protection
This week, I have almost been hit 5 times by a car this week. And I can not honk my horn for whatever reason. And please believe me when I say that none of them were my fault. But God is so much greater. God's protection is wonderful. I am so thankful for that.

27. My puppy
I didn't really used to care all that much for  my dog because she would bite me really hard when we played. She has gotten older now and she sleeps in my room every night. Even though she waked me up at 2 in the morning trying to get comfortable in her little doggie bed, I am thankful that I have a doggie to cuddle with and snuggle with.

28. Worship music
I always feel so incredible after singing praise to our God. I love to express my love to my Savior by lifting my voice. Sometimes songs can capture the exact way that you are feeling. I feel so connected to Christ when I am listening to uplifting and powerful worship music.

29. My surgeon
Now it may not be normal to thank God for putting someone on earth who has cut you open twice and is going back for another round. I am really blessed to have the surgeon that I have. Dr. Smucker is one of the most caring health professionals that I have ever met. When I went to schedule my surgery this week, I was by myself. I think he knew that I was pretty freaked out because he helped me get to the place where I needed to be, and he took extra time explaining what he was going to do. And while I wish that I was not having another surgery, I am thankful that he is the one doing it.

30. My health
It seems kind of crazy to say after the whole surgery thing, but I am so thankful that I am healthy. Knees can be fixed, and though it takes a while, and the chance of having pain free knees for the rest of my life is slim, I am thankful that I do not have something more serious. The fact is, I am going to live. I will recover one day. My heart breaks for those who live in constant pain. I hurt for those who will never know how it feels to recover from something. My pain is temporary, and aside from my genetically messed up legs, I am in good health.

31. The future
I am thankful that God has a future for me. I was complaining earlier because I didn't understand why God had asked me to take a huge leap of faith and quit school. But even though I cannot see the end of the road, I am walking in the direction of a bright and beautiful future perfectly designed by God, for me. Praise Jesus for that.

32-like 36ish. The women that Christ has placed in my life
I am so thankful for all of the Godly women who check up on me every time I see them. I am thankful for Louise Melander who hugs me every Sunday and asks me how I am doing, and reminds me that God has a plan. I am thankful for Gwen Trim who is more like a member of my family. She has done so much for me and she reminds me every time she sees me that she is praying for me. I am thankful for Mrs. Janet Fahey because not only is she the mother of my best friend, but she has prayed over me, she has listened to me, she has been concerned about me and she wants to be in "the know" about the happenings of my life. I am thankful for Stephanie Johnson who has stood by me since my freshman year of high school. And countless other women at Rivervalley.

37. Sleep
I haven't been on pain medicine this week in preparation for Tuesday and it has kept me awake at night. I am so thankful for the sleep that I get. It is so refreshing to wake up and not be tired. I love sleep. Thank God for rest!!

And I am going to stop there tonight, on an odd and totally obscure number. No matter how bad things get in life, there is always so much to be thankful for. I could not begin to count the number of ways that God has blessed me. Maybe this whole situation is not just me "getting hurt again" like I have heard so many times. I still view this as a spiritual refining process that I am undergoing. Good night my dear readers, find something wonderful to bless the Lord for today.