A Magnolia's Heart Beats

Welcome to Thankful Thursday, hosted by Iris of Grace Alone... please visit her blog and join in this wonderful meme.

This week's theme is joy. Iris chose a wonderful verse.

“And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the Lord.” ~ Psalm 27:6 (ESV ~ emphasis Iris')

The joys of my week include....

Going to the doctor on Monday and getting a shot and some good meds that have me on the mend. Although I am still rattling and coughing, I do feel better! Unfortunately, I have shared it with Steve, who called the doctor today and is now on antibiotics.

Liam's (my newborn grandson) jaundice level is down to a 9 - he's getting rid of it on his own and he's gained 2 oz. so he weighs a whopping 5.5 lbs.

Nolan, my 13 month old grandson, remembers his Nonnie. When I talked to him on the phone (I haven't been around him since the day after Liam was born because I've had The Plague) yesterday, Kristyn said he smiled and danced.

My grandmother, in her Alzheimer's had a moment of lucidity and commented that we will have 2 new babies at Christmas this year.

My husband's telescope came in yesterday and he got it all assembled with very little trouble. Pictures this weekend!

I got started back on my Quiet Time this morning. I neglected the Lord while I was sick except for some sporadic prayers. I fell out of the habit of doing daily devotions and I missed it so much. My cup overflowed as I filled up on His Word and His forgiveness.

Steve woke up early and we had time to go to breakfast together before work. That was great!

I started back to work today after being sick. Working for the state has definite bonuses when it comes to being sick. Leave is a wonderful thing to have, and excellent co-workers and supervisors who understand are awesome!

My cousin Brooke's MRI showed some worsening of her moya-moya, and she'll have to go back to a neurosurgeon (she had brain surgery 10 years ago) for a consult. We are finding joy that she's done well this long and continues to hang in there by God's strength. She also has rhematoid arthritis and had a huge hole repaired in her heart not too long before the brain surgery. She's 21 years old and is a trooper!

I got a comment from Lysa TerKeurst on one of my blog posts from today! That made my day! She's a busy woman, and to know that she takes the time to visit the blogs of those who visit her is humbling and precious to me.

I was honored and humbled by two awards from dear friends Twinkle Mom of Sunflower Faith and Denise of Shortybear's Place. I love them both dearly and am so grateful for their sweet awards.

Blogging - I love it. My heart beats to serve Christ and I can see yours does, too, in the posts that I read. I love reading your blogs and your comments on mine always bring me joy.

I could go on and on, praising the Lord! When I first started typing this post, I thought, what joy have I had this week? I've been sick, I haven't seen my week old grandson since he was 2 days old, my new nephew either, and I'm sad about those things, but truly the joy of the Lord has been my strength, even when I didn't realize I had it in me earlier this week!

When you start praising God, all the bad just seems to go away!

What are you Thankful for this Thursday?

Blessings & Love,