Thankful Thursday #4

I am thankful for music.  I was reading an article about music therapy this week, and learned that music contributes to mental health.  Healthy activities are often unpleasant, and pleasant activities are often unhealthy — but music is one of God’s great gifts, both healthy and pleasant.  So I turned on the radio yesterday and was carried off by Shostakovich’s Festive Overture — what a blessing!

Thankful Thursday #3

Today I am thankful for the rain and resulting cool (for late August) weather we’ve had this week.  I have enjoyed driving with the windows down and feeling the fresh air rush past.  And I’m thankful for my trusty old pickup.  My wife’s car is still at the body shop, and while sharing a vehicle in this town is inconvenient, it’s way better than having no working vehicle.  Hopefully her car will be finished today or tomorrow, and I’ll be thankful for that too!

Thankful Thursday #2

I have many things to be thankful for today:

First — drum roll, please — I got the job!  I start August 31, and I’m very excited.

Second, my dear wife is unharmed.  She was driving on the highway today when the car started to vibrate more vigorously than usual, and the tread separated from the left rear tire.  Fortunately, the tire did not blow out, and she pulled over without incident.  I am also thankful for AAA towing the car back.

Third, the Toffee Poke Cake my wife baked last night.

Toffee Poke Cake

My doctor would advise me against eating it, but I say you should live before you die.

Finally, we had some larger tomatoes in our garden that have been green for weeks with no sign of ripening.  When I got home, one of them was red!  We are novice gardeners, and I am very thankful for the success we’ve had this season with our small planting.

Thankful Thursday

I was recently reminded how important being thankful is.  So, I’m taking advantage of alliteration to launch a “Thankful Thursday” feature on this blog.

Today I am thankful for the job interview that I must rush off to in a few minutes, so I will close my post here!  Say a prayer for me!