Life, Plans and Blessings

Life keeps going round and round. I was just telling Dan the other day that things keep going same in and same out every week and sometimes you just want to get off for awhile. He commented about how blessed we were that it goes that way with a job we like. I agreed because I have tried it with a job I didn't like and it is much harder. There are so many things to be thankful for. I am thankful for my family (by blood and by marriage), for our home, for my wonderful husband who loves me and honors God, for my job and the splendid people I serve with, for our home church and the small group we are connecting with, for fall, for this women's retreat, for the holidays coming up, and so many other things. When you start to list all the things that you are thankful for you can't help but be cheerful, you should try it!
I am going through a daily devotional, it has been challenging and energizing. It amazes me how much of a difference it makes in my daily life when I spend time to focus on the Lord and really think on His word. I am more productive with my time, I am calmer and more steady emotionally, my husband sees a great change in my attitude in general, and I see things differently. Thanks mom for getting it for me.It is a great addition and blessing in my life.
This weekend I am going on a women's retreat with my mom and I am so excited to be getting away. I am looking forward to the time spent with God and with a bunch of women who are devoted to knowing Him better. It will be nice to relax and go horseback riding etc. I have not gone away on my own without Dan since we got married so I am excited about the opportunity. He is looking forward to his time to do his own thing and not worry about me. :-)
Dan is putting on our new front door this weekend. It is great that we have a friend coming to help him and that will feel good for both of them. I am looking forward to the look it will give the house. I will have to post pictures. I keep forgetting to get those up.
I hope you have a great weekend and think on the things that you are most grateful for.