Happy Thanksgiving!

"In everything give thanks....." That's what God's word tell us. I was thinking about that today, and wondered if I am thanking God for the wrong things sometimes. In reflecting about my own life this year, it has been full of stressful situations. Being in the hospital twice, Intensive Care twice, the many many doctors visits for my heart and for my body pain, being hooked to a 50 ft. oxygen tank for almost 3 months, 2 over night sleep studies, in which now I get to wear one of those very attractive masks at night! yikes! Having pneumonia, kidney infections, having a blood clot on my heart, gotta love the blood thinners and the every week or so blood tests. One son moving out, one son getting married, one daughter getting married and moving to another state, one daughter moving out on her own. Eye infections for 8 weeks, ... I have to admit, I have never said Thank you to God for these things. But in every situation, with every trial, I did say thank you to God for being with me. Maybe that is what He wants from us, a thankful heart in All situations. I can tell you there have been many dark days, days when I sat alone and cried out to God to take these things from me, He just kept telling me.. Jody trust me... So that is what I am doing, and saying thank you to Him for being with me in all things.
There is so much around me to be thankful for as well! Wow, I got a new daughter and son this year and didn't even have to go through birth! I have been able to spend lots of time with the grand kids, but it's never enough!
And our new grandson... look at his face.. can I say anymore??? But I thank my God In all things.
Look around tomorrow, and reflect, not on those things that weigh heavy on your heart, but on the goodness of our God to help us get through any situation!
Happy Thanksgiving!