THANKFUL THURSDAY

My dear friend, Shay, celebrates "Thankful Thursday" and so with her permission, I think I will join her.

Person I am thankful for today - Shay - she has helped me so much with my computer skills and has been so patient with my old age...okay...middle age. That seniors ' citizens discount was just a fluke...right? Also, Shay has been such a blessing to watch grow in the Lord...ups and downs...she is growing. I am excited to see God's plan fulfilled in her life.

Words I am thankful for today - "Mom, we have become friends"... My grown daughter, Alicia. Thank you God for your faithfulness to me and my family. Thank you for a daughter who is seeking you. Thank you that you have loved her freely no matter what. Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Prodigals do come HOME!!!

Steps I am thankful I took today in this journey - Had to make a hard decision today but I feel like the decision was made by faith and not by fear. Thank you God for guiding in that decision. Parenting is so difficult. I want to do it "right" but who knows what "right " looks like exactly. Should they go, should they stay home. Should I shelter them, should I let them go. It is hard not to be double-minded. But we walk by faith and NOT by sight. I trust you God to protect and draw my kids to you by your Holy Spirit, and I trust you will cover all my mistakes with your love.