Thankful Thursday

Happy Thankful Thursday to you.

My mind is a bit fuzzy this morning.

  I'm slowly recovering from one of the worst migraines 

I've ever had and some serious jet lag that seems to be getting the best of me.

But I'm determined to get through this post.

This morning as I sip my coffee,

I am thankful.

Thankful for so much.

Today I am thankful for...

trips around the world

taking in sites and smells I've never experienced

learning and experiencing new cultures

meeting people and learning their stories

listening to other languages being spoken around me

being reunited with great people

eating delicious foods

medicine

conquering fears

seeing plants I've only read about

beautiful african countryside

seeing wild zebras

laughing until my stomach hurts

imessaging

every one of these phenomenal people

my home

my bed

sleeping horizontally

having a bathroom and shower

a mom and dad who still continue to provide for me

coming home to my roommates and the comfort they bring me

hearing my roommate Erin shout at her laptop as she watches 'How I Met Your Mother'

listening to the Spanish flowing freely and beautifully as my roommate Arggi talks on the phone

knocks on my bedroom door as my roommate Margo peeks her head in to just say hi

being held by people I love

roommates who take care of me when I'm sick

once again medicine

being awake well before the sun

 for great friends who have changed my life

that 8 years ago I met a dear friend in AP US history 

and that we've been friends ever since

for the inspirations she is

for the adventures we've had

and that today we get to celebrate her 25th birthday

{Happy Birthday Lianne Marie}

most of all today I am thankful for the opportunity 

to celebrate the death and resurrection of my savior.

 I am thankful that there is a God who deeply and unconditionally loves me

a God who loves each person He has created more than I can fathom

and for a God who pursues us, touches us and changes lives

who has {and continues to} change my life.

I am thankful for the tangible reminder of 

His love, wonder

and promises that come straight from His Word.

What are you thankful for today?...