Thankful Thursday #11

I have been quite the social butterfly this week. The family celebrated my Dad's birthday on Monday. It was the first chance we had since it snowed on his actually birthday. It was a great time just hanging out with the family at one of our favorite restaurants. My niece is so sweet. We ordered a 3 dip appetizer, but she knows that her brother doesn't really like any of the dips so she asked if we could also get his favorite cheese dip.

On Tuesday, I had my haircut. I have been growing it out for 3 years so I could donate it. I grew it longer than I have ever had it. I have donated it one time before and I decided it need to be longer this time so it wouldn't be so short. I absolutely love my new hair. I have also had a bunch of complements which just makes me feel good.

Wednesday is church night. We had a family style meeting after supper to discuss priorities in the church. We are developing our 5 - 10 year strategic plan. It was a good time with lots of great suggestions made.

Tonight I went for coffee with a friend (I don't actually drink coffee, but it seems hot chocolate at at coffee house always taste better than what I make at home) and we discussed starting a new Sunday school class at our church. It is a burden I have had for a number of years and it finally seems to be the right time to launch it.

The weather is gorgeous and it was only about 1 mile to the coffee shop so I walked from work. I used the time to talk to God and reflect on the things He has been teaching me. I think for the first time in my life I am truly seeing the transforming power of God. Sure I have felt His presence in my life and seen Him work in situations I have faced, but to actually see my life changing (might not be the words I am looking for) is possibly a first. I feel so close to Him. I am not good at putting my emotions into words. I have read several blogs that describe what I am feeling when the person is talking about their relationship with their husband. And I was thinking during my walk, their relationship is temporary. Death will eventually separate them. But the relationship I have with God will only become more perfect once I leave this world and I couldn't help but smile and rejoice a little at that thought.