Thank You!

I’ve waited a long time (years) to consider what it is I really want to blog about. With so many blogs out there, I only wanted to start blogging regularly when I felt I had something very meaningful to say. This blog was birthed when I decided that I would blog not about the many challenges in my life or the heartbreaking issues in the world–instead I will write about what makes me smile. I dedicate all of the blogs I write for my website: www.trinise.com to the things I’m most thankful for. My blogs will focus on my gratitude about the good things rather than disappointment over the things that don’t go my way. For me thankfulness it the best way to go.

Well, it’s about 4:54 AM. No…I don’t get up this early. I’m still up thinking about some of the great experiences I’ve had in the last 24 hours. I had a wonderful worship experience and time of fellowship at my church, Strong Tower Ministries. It was such an enjoyable time. I sang. I danced. I cried. I thanked. I praised. I don’t know what you do in church, but I always have fun. It was all good! I hugged six people. I’m a hugger so that made me really happy.

In the afternoon, I checked my voicemail and found that I had a brief, yet caring message from my friend Pete. Then I got a longer, very heartfelt message from my friend Katie. She and some other people had gone on a trip to the beach. She called to tell me, how proud of me she is, for being a leader and a woman of faith. She said that she missed me and that she hopes I will be there on the next trip. I was so touched that she thought of me in the midst of all the fun I know she was having. Katie is one of those people who everybody loves to be around because she always lifts other people up and she’s just so much fun. It was a special moment for me when I heard her message. I sent her an emotional, “thank you” message back and saved her message to me. That was awesome!

When I got home, I reflected on my day. Sundays are usually a day that I set aside to rest. I stay productive all day everyday during the week. So Sundays I have a goal to unwind and enjoy the day however I want. I decided to lay down and rest. I fell asleep and woke up four hours later. When I woke up I logged on and discovered that someone had shopped online at my website. This is yet another way that God has abundantly supplied my needs today. I feel loved, honored, appreciated, cared for, and special. On that note, I think I’ll get some sleep knowing that I am full of thankfulness for this life I live. Thank you Lord, for this feeling of gratitude I’m feeling.