....Ahmed and I went on our first date. We went to Victoria's (an Italian restaurant in Rochester) and took a ridiculously cold walk in the snow (I'm pretty sure it was just because he wanted to have an excuse to put his arm around me:). Obviously, the date went pretty well. I never could have imagined what the next five years would hold for us. We have been through so much together already, and I wouldn't change anything.
Then...
December 2006
...NowI am so thankful God put Ahmed in my life- I love you so much!
October 2011
I love seeing blog posts and facebook updates from friends sharing things they are thankful for in the season of Thanksgiving. I don't have the patience to update things every day, but I have actually been trying to remind myself of things I have to be thankful for in the past few months. I have so much to be thankful for, so why is it so easy to be unhappy?
There are a few things I have been struggling with that make me feel unhappy. I have to constantly remind myself of things like "God is in control," "it's not about me" and "God's plan is better than mine." These are all things that I have personally learned through experience many times. God is always faithful and good; why do I need to keep reminding myself of that? I often end up feeling disappointed in myself and frustrated that being content seems to be so difficult.Rejoice always, pray continually, give things in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 The truth is, being content shouldn't be a struggle. When I think of all I have to be thankful for, it's not difficult to come up with a big list. Here is a small list of things I'm thankful for:
- I have the most amazing family. We are not perfect, and there's a lot of struggles within my family, but we can all be supportive of each other. I love them all so much!
- My mom is my best friend. I admire her faith and courage and am thankful for her love and support.
- I have a caring boyfriend. I'm thankful that he has put up with me for almost five years- we have been through a lot together
- I have two charming nephews and the sweetest niece ever. I love spoiling them and am thankful for the pure joy that they bring to my life
- I have a job. Even if it's not what was in my plan- it's a really great job, and I enjoy what I do
- My church
- Friends
- Music
- Sunshine
- Dessert
Thinking of all of these things that I do have help me put things into perspective. Even if my life isn't going the way I would like it to, it's still a pretty darn good life. I am ultimately on this earth to serve God- not myself, and I know that He has a better plan than I do. More than anything in my list, I am thankful for God's love and faithfulness.Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3: 22-23
- I could go on, but I need to go to bed, and I don't like really long posts :)
