Thank you Lord for what health I do have because I know that there are so many more that suffer so much more on a daily basis.
Thank you Lord for my loving daughter who takes care of me even though she also suffers from autoimmune diseases. Heather is worth more than a thousand children!
-Michele (with multiple chronic illnesses) of Michele's Morsels

To be able to thank God for the little graces of everyday is to have a bigger mustard seed of faith. Michele must have a garden full of mustard.

I am thankful that my three little boys have all grown up to be men: God loving, good husbands, great dads, responsible sons. -Princess of The CooknTcher Mom

I hope to be able to say that about my little boy 20-25 years from now. Aah... tissue.

Nothing is too big for my God nor impossible. I feel that He has looked down on me and heard all of the prayers that have been sent heavenward on my behalf and has answered them. What a glorious God! And what a great bunch of bloggers that have interceded in my behalf - I can never thank them enough. -Cousin with cancer of Cheryl of Hope for Each Day

What a growing family we have here in Thankful Thursday! My friend and blog mentor Roselle of Reflexes is suggesting to put a prayer box here at my site, and she volunteered to be a prayer partner. Now I am seriously thinking about it. I need a good widget for this, Lord.

IT MATTERS TO ME ABOUT YOU
...I have but one sole object - That thou should'st fruitful be!
And is it not thy longing That I much fruit should see?
Then shrink not from the training I needs must give to thee;
I know just how to make thee What I would have thee be.
Remember that I love thee! Think not I am unkind,
When trials come to prove thee, And joy seems left behind... ()
-Nancie of More Than Conquerors

Before she quoted this old poem written by Alice C. Lefroy, she thanked God for this encouraging piece of literature that reminded her of God's love and care. What a sweet soul.

Due to my diabetes, nerve damage has set in my hip. It will be numb for the rest of my life. But, I am ok with this. I am not going to dwell upon the negatives, only concentrate on God and His love for me. My prayer is that nerve damage will not set in my legs, I truly do not want to lose the use of my legs. If that should happen at some point in my life, I will accept it. I will continue to rest securely in God, and let Him carry me in His loving arms.
-Denise of Shortybears Place

Another surrendered soul who trusts God's higher thoughts and ways. I think I really need to put up a prayer ministry for my new space friends. Lord, if it is your will, let it be done... you know what I mean. More tissue... please?

And I am thankful for the relationships that are not friendships, but that help me grow and stand firm in what I believe in. I think that our Lord puts some people in our lives to make us stronger - stronger in faith and reliance on Him...
-Iris of Sting My Heart

The not-friends are still relationships to be thankful for. Iris wrote well her faith-thoughts on this, and I too thank God for these people. I become a better person around them.