Because I'm Thankful

So, I usually save my thanksgiving posts for well Thanksgiving, but it just so happens that I'm feeling uber thankful right here at the beginning of August.  Shoot me.

• I am thankful that there are some ridiculously godly women in my life who are stinking fun to know.
• I am grateful that the a/c in my apartment works well.
• I am thankful that my pastor tells the lawnmower salesman about Jesus.
• I am grateful to work for an organization that provides for me to attend the Willow Creek Leadership Summit every summer.  I can hardly sleep I'm so excited about the next two days!
• I am thankful that there was a pool where I've been housesitting during this insane heat spell!
• I am thankful that God accepts my most honest prayers, especially when I'm sure I'm not saying it right.
• I am glad that when I feel absolutely crazy, He speaks peace.  
• I am thankful for my family and how they love each other and how they love me.  Wow.
• I am thankful that Walgreen's sells jugs of tea for times when I'm a little scatterbrained and forgetful.
• I am grateful that the Gospel is for Christians.
• I am thankful that I know God doesn't allow pain without purpose.
• I am glad there's a skip button for times when I don't like the song that just came on.
• I am thankful there are options for "mainstream" people who don't like "whiny" music.
• I am glad I have a blog where I can say what's running through my mind late on a Wednesday night and know that nobody has to read it.