When I write a "Thankful Thursday" before Thursday, I'm pretty sure that's the best I've got for the week. This week, God just chose to heap more Thursday blessings on me . . .
- My first came early this morning at the Y. As I looked at the lane options, Glenn was my top choice. He's like in his late 70's, has a crew cut and only swims the sidestroke. I've known him for years. I knew could swim with him and come out alive. Of course, as soon as I popped into the pool, he said he was done. I said, "Oh, no, Glenn, I told the lifeguards I was swimming with you. You'll need to do one more lap, or we won't be swimming together." I took off and sure enough, Glenn did one more lap while I did a couple. I am thankful for his fun and spontaneity.
- Jan showed up around 6:30 a.m. in a baseball cap. Two weeks into chemo for breast cancer she lost all her hair. We talked a bit. Then I said, "Jan, I don't know where you stand on prayer, but I am praying for you." I am thankful that I can share that bit of Jesus with her.
- At 11 a.m. this morning, we met with Julie at livingWATERS regarding Micah's grad party (it will be held in their fellowship hall next Saturday). All I could feel was heaps and heaps of grace given to us, surrounded by love, as they freely shared their space with us. It was amazing . . . we don't attend church there, but Micah has gone to youth group there for three years. All I could do is say, "Thank you", and smile.
- Lastly, we found out today that Sam's district has reached a tentative teacher agreement after negotiations yesterday. It has been a long nasty battle, 356 days without a contract. Teachers were told to do no unnecessary spending this summer and to look for summer jobs. We are thankful that rather than a potential strike this fall, there may be a settlement. Teachers will have to vote, but there is finally hope on the horizon.
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