Storms, Kitties & Aquaman

'Morning, everyone! It's my day off and guess what? The forecast is for, what else, rain! Actually, the forecast is more of a batten-down-the-hatches-seek-cover-in-an-inner-room-say-your-prayers kind of thing. They are expecting this area to be hit hard this afternoon. Clouds are already building, making the morning dark and gloomy.

Remembering and reflecting on all God does for us strengthens our faith, so this morning with that nasty weather bearing down is a great time to remember and give thanks for all the blessings God has poured out in the last week. ('Course it's a partial list, 'cause ain't nobody got time for the complete list!)

Linking up with Rebecca Jo @ Knit By God's Hand for Thankful Thursday.

This week I am thankful... 

**  that I do not have to fear the storm. I know whose hands I'm in and he is the One who calms the seas with a word.

**  my back didn't keep hurting the way it hurt on Tuesday (but I am still asking about it at today's dr. appointment because while no longer excruciating, it is still bothersome)

**  for the informational insurance meeting at work yesterday. I don't get my insurance through my work, but found out the free programs they were telling us about are available to us through our insurance from Tim's work because, while not the same plan, it's the same provider. We didn't know about any of the programs before and some are very cool...like being able to video chat with a live doctor instead of having to try to schedule an appointment for minor things...or having life coaches available to help with any problem you might be having in life from financial planning to mental health issues to how to best take care of aging parents. So very, very cool. And it's all FREE!

**  the bag of Lindt caramel truffles my sweet hubby brought me yesterday. I don't need them, but they mean he thought of me through the day. 

**  for every precious moment with the grands and the extra joy of being able to witness Colton growing up on a daily basis. Yesterday he got a new kitty. He named her "Keke."

**  for all the beautiful flowers! My mock orange bush is blooming and it smells absolutely divine, everyone's Peonies are blooming and they are so big and beautiful this year, the Iris are blooming, the Rhodies are blooming, the Wisteria is blooming. I would love Spring if it wasn't for the rain. And the mud.

**  Aquaman. I'm a little late to this party. We finally watched the movie on Sunday and it was good, but have you seen the man, himself???

Holy, smokin', Toledo!!!!  Aquaman is no longer the lamest superhero on the planet.

**  my cousin-in-law is so accommodating about working around my goofy work schedule (and the fact that I have a million things to take care of on my day off) to get my car inspected. Sometimes it's good to be related to the mechanic.

**  just like always, for each one of you!

Have a blessed and happy Thankful Thursday!