We’re winding down to the end of the 30 Days of Thanks. It’s been good, sometimes tough, exercise to do but I’m very glad that I participated. Being thankful during times of stress, disappointment, or blah-ness is something that doesn’t come naturally to me.
But. I learned that about myself and it’s something I want to change. Mostly I came to realize that in being thankful for something every single day, you see God’s blessings a little more clearly. It’s kind of the same reason that I have the 12 months of pictures hanging on my kitchen wall. I know it wouldn’t win any home interior design awards, but I love them and they keep me aware of how much I should be grateful for.
So, although this is going to sound really lame and generic, I’m thankful for this 30 Days of Thanks thing. Especially after the adoption loss, I needed this. I needed to remember what I have, instead of dwelling on what I don’t have.
Speaking of the adoption, we have decided to continue on with our wait for a baby and ask that our profile book be shown again. The bottom line is that we would love to have a child and when (and if) that happens, it won’t matter what we had to go through in the past. That’s the way I felt when Max was born
So I know I’m able to feel that way again.
oh i know,… there have been days that i just didn’t think i could do it… but it made me think…and for that, i am thankful…
Sweet sweet picture.
Anna,
I am so appreciative that you made the effort to give thanks–it made me thankful for the things that I have.
If you ever want any insights or advice on international adoption, I’d be happy to offer whatever I may have!
Carolyn
So happy to hear you’ve decided to continue on your adoption quest. Praying that the Lord would bring your family, and it’s newest member, together very, very soon.
Blessings~