Thankfulness One Year Later

On this day one year ago, I wrote this post. I know this because facebook now reminds me what happened 1 year, 2 years, and 7 years ago. What a difference a year makes, but wow, I had no idea what it would take. So one year later, this is what I am thankful for.

1. A husband who supports me in ways that allow me to stop working for a season in order to catch my breath.
2. Girls who appreciate a mommy who is less grumpy and more willing to do fun things with them.
3. A church family who not only acknowledges my need to say "no," but lovingly supports my decision to step down from church work.
4. A more open schedule that allows me to figure out what I really like to do.
5. Other people who step up and help out, reminding me that I am not irreplaceable and that is a good thing!
6. Opportunities to open up our home to others and share life together.
7. Having good conversations with my husband about what we want our life to look like going forward.
8. Realizing that the world doesn't fall apart when I stop acting like I can save it. In fact I don't have a lot of control over what happens in the world and I never was a savior, despite my attitude to the contrary. But, when I live out of an abundance of peace and not a crazied pace, I may actually have something to give.
9. Prayer does change things, mostly me.
10. Laughter is an amazing thing.

Deep breath! Inhale peace, exhale peace! It is a glorious thing!