Blessings through tough times (or things I'm thankful for...in the past week)

1. Spending time with Leslie and her family
2. Remembering a godly man and celebrating his life
   
3. Family waiting at the airport for me
4. Two hours at the beach on a gorgeous day
5. Brunch with 2 close college friends
6. Picnic at the lake with my church family
7. Seeing people I haven't seen in years
8. Helping someone in a time of need
9. Upgraded car
10. Three days off of work
11. Seeing God's hand in a difficult situation
12. Seeing a family pull together to make decisions
13. Being invited to stay even though I'm not related by blood or marriage
14. Phone calls with good news
15. Visiting with both grandmothers
16. Lunch with my parents when other lunch plans fell through
17. People in SC praying for complete strangers in FL
18. Being missed
19. No seatmates on the airplane (lots of reading!)
20. Comfort through God's word