Thursday, January 19, 2006

thinking thankfully on thursdays

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Starting today, I am borrowing Carmen's (from Full Contact Christ-Centric Living) idea of "Thinkful Thanking" on Thursdays (she gave me permission to borrow, so I don't have to steal--Thanks Carmen!!).

I remember nearly a year ago now going to a hospital here in Taiwan to see an obgyn.  A lady behind the "visitor center" helped me find out where my doctor was located and even walked me most of the way after I had tried on my own and failed.  My heart felt thankful to her for her assistance.  This was a very special moment for me because it was probably the first time in a year and a half that I had felt thankful to anyone for anything.  It was one of the first signs that I was coming out of my depression.  It was a GREAT feeling!

I think that moment of true gratefulness to some stranger will forever be etched in my heart as a very monumental moment.  And, thus, at that moment I learned the joy in needing help, being helped, and being thankful for the help received--a hard lesson indeed for a first-born, stubborn, I-can-do-it-myself perfectionist.

So, without further adieu, this week I am thankful for:

  • my puppy (he makes me smile)
  • my winter break (started yesterday and continues till end of Feb)
  • my colleague Kady (who always finds time to listen to me ramble and is excited about life AND who is a great gift-giver too)
  • a new missionary friend, Mary Agnes (she selflessly has been extending her friendship and sharing her family with me)
  • my brand new blender (that i got on sale)
  • a God who loves me without condition
Jan 19, 2006 9:38:50 AM | my inner me

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Bethany

Is it too terribly evil to be envious of your break? Work has been so trying this year....:P

But I'll be thankful for a wonderful personal life this year to counter it! I don't know how I would make it through otherwise!

Posted by: Bethany | Friday, January 20, 2006 at 01:29 PM

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