The Little Things

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV

This is not today's verse, but after the last couple of weeks, it was a gentle reminder from God to be thankful for the little things. So here's my list.

I'm thankful that I was able to fly home, with no delays I might add, to see my momma for a few precious hours before she passed.

I'm thankful for a job that paid the extra airfare so I could get home to see my mother and gave me the days off I needed during a busy time to grieve and rest.

I'm thankful for friends who stepped in to help with the service, publications and such so we could honor my mother at her service.

I'm thankful for prayers that brought everyone home.

I'm thankful that our car was the only thing damaged in an accident last night. Things can be replaced; people can't.

I'm thankful the young mother and her son were not injured and her car not damaged when we were pushed into her after getting hit ourselves. As bad as it was, her young son in the back seat could have been severely hurt. Maybe, just maybe, God put us there to take the hit. Or maybe, it was just an accident that happens in life.

I'm thankful for insurance! I never thought I'd say that, but our insurance company really did step up and get us moving. The tow truck arrived almost as soon as the police did; our car is on it's way to the body shop with just a phone call.

I'm thankful for tow truck drivers and police officers who do their job with a smile on their face no matter what kind of day they've had.

I'm thankful for resources such as the ability to rent a car, a credit card, and family to help out. These resources may not seem like much, but when something happens, these social capital resources are a true blessing.

I'm thankful for the wisdom to know we might need resources like these some day and plan in case something happens. Adulting isn't easy, but it's necessary and there are so many things we learn throughout our lives. I pray I have the wisdom to pass on what I have learned - Yoda says we should.

And last but not least, I'm thankful for my family and friends who jumped in and asked what can we do. I don't know what I'd do without them. From getting us to the ER, to changing plans at the last minute and then getting us to the rental car lot. Family does for family and I couldn't be more blessed to have them in my life.

Hug everyone today and be thankful for the little things.