Giving Thanks

Our house and family have been plagued by illness of some sort for quite a while. I have been hit with strep throat and I can't sleep. So, in the midst of not sleeping and eating salteens and eggs, I thought I would tackle all that I am thankful for in the last couple of weeks.

1. I am so thankful for a loving husband who has (and is) taking care of his sicky wife. He stayed home from work on Friday so I could sleep. Eric and Andrew went to Burger King for lunch. I am so blessed.

2. As some of you know, I had a horrible afternoon on Thursday with my Andrew. His autism was in full force. I had recieved some sad news before I picked Andrew up from school. I was crying and I don't know if he sensed that and that's why he acted out, but it was ugly. We then went to the dentist. Andrew just had a meltdown. Kicking and screaming and crying. I ended up just sobbing. Anyway, I kept thinking later, "Where was God in all of that?" I know that God goes before us, so I asked him to show me where He was that day...
a. He allowed time for me to grieve a little with someone and share our sorrow together.
b. Andrew's classmate that drives him nuts was not there on Thurs.
c. We didn't have to wait at all in the waiting room at the dentist office.
d. The hygenist is a friend of mine and she just hugged me and let me cry.
e. There was no charge for the appointment.
f. I had many encouraging facebook messages and phone calls later that evening.
I knew God was there, I just had to look beyond the tears.

3. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at my parent's house in Indy. We had a very yummy lunch with my brother and his family and mom and dad. Their daughter Kylie is quite the little girl. She loves to play with dolls. My mom saved all the dolls I had growing up and now Kylie thinks they are hers. Anyway, it was a joy to play with her and the dolls. Brought back fond memories of my childhood!

4. Tuesday night we went to Pizza Hut for dinner. They have a great kid's night with a magician! Andrew's teachers have been working on him saying hello to people. So, when the waitress came to our table, he looked right at her and said, "Good morning, Pizza." I was smiling from ear to ear!

5. I am done decorating for Christmas! All that needs to be done now is to put the boxes away. ( I think that Eric's job...) :>)

6. Jarod's teacher is a blessing. She is just great! I am thankful that she gets some time off next week to be with her hubby. He's been gone for a whole year in Iraq. I pray that their family has a wonderful time celebrating!

7. We are having some successes with potty training. Andrew is wearing underwear more and more, but still fights us at times to go potty. I keep praying that this will all end soon! But I keep rejoicing in the little joys!