Ice cream, sore arms and laughing...

I am thankful for ice cream on summer nights.

I am thankful for sore arms from holding a sweet baby.

I am thankful for being able to laugh with friends.

Him, deeper understanding and communication...

I am thankful for him... three times over! :)

I am thankful for deeper understanding.

I am thankful for open communication.

A break, rains and phone call...

I am thankful for a break from the heat.

I am thankful for beautiful rains.

I am thankful for a phone call with my parents.

Refreshing, The Message and gardening...

I am thankful for a new approach that refreshes.

I am thankful for The Message and its insights.

I am thankful for the gardening experience that reminds me of God's creativity and provision.

A good deal, wisdom and music...

I am thankful for a good deal on an ice cream maker.

I am thankful for the wisdom of godly friends.

I am thankful for music that opens my heart.

Muscles, conversations and doors...

I am thankful for muscles that are just the right soreness to know they worked hard.

I am thankful for conversations that make me think, laugh and learn more about the world around me.

I am thankful for doors opening.

Senegalese food, thunderstorms and her...

I am thankful for Senegalese food and the memories that come with it.

I am thankful for strong thunderstorms that turn into soft rains.

I am so thankful for her today.

Discovery, an example and sorbet...

I am thankful for the gift of discovering a new city.

I am thankful for friends who set the example of Christ for their children.

I am thankful for raspberry and lemon sorbet in a cone on a warm afternoon.

Rest, provision and the next step...

I am thankful for a week of rest - breaking the stress cycle.

I am thankful for God's provision for us.

I am thankful for the next step opening up.

Staycation, His time and a run...

I am thankful for an unexpected 'staycation'.

I am thankful for a paycheck just in His time.

I am thankful for a wonderful, challenging run that felt great.

Relationship, zucchini and apricots...

I am thankful for a growing relationship.

I am thankful for the blossoming zucchini.

I am thankful for fresh apricots in the prime of the season.

An old friend, Starbucks and prayer...

I am thankful for the opportunity to see an old friend and catch up with her. Relationships that last are a treasure.

I am also thankful for Starbucks :)

I am thankful for the opportunity to pray for them with her.

Finishing, under control and weather...

I am thankful that he has finished the first step. I am so proud of him.

I am thankful that work is under control... for once :)

I am thankful for gorgeous weather.

He is in control...

I am thankful that God knows each of their names and stories. I am thankful that He is a God of love and justice. I am thankful that He is in control.

Blogs, relationships and hard workers...

I am thankful for blogs that allow me to watch my nieces and nephews grow.

I am thankful for open relationships that allow discussion and differences.

I am thankful for people who work hard to make the world better.

My mom...

I am thankful for my mom.

I am thankful for her faith, wisdom and humility.

I am thankful for her laugh and her voice.

Melon, treats and words....

I am thankful for fresh, chilled melon.

I am thankful for treats from the US.

I am thankful for encouraging words.

Packages, sunny days and checkbook...

I am thankful for packages in the mail!

I am thankful for beautiful sunny days.

I am thankful for a balanced checkbook.

Picnic, tiny toes and conversation...

I am thankful for the summer's first picnic.

I am thankful for tiny toes :)

I am thankful for intelligent conversation.

Warm, blossoms and zapping....

I am thankful for warm heat that's not yet hot heat. :)

I am thankful for the beautiful zucchini blossoms. So cool.

I ma thankful for computer glitches zapped.