Thankful Thursday

Sometimes it's the little things we need to be thankful for, things that maybe we just take for granted. Things we can say 'Thank-you' to God for.

Today there is much to be thankful for, to much to list right now.

What do you say to a parent who has lost a child? You say " I am so sorry." "How are you doing?" "How are your boys doing?" "Is there anything I can do?" You can be thankful that you can ask those questions. You can be thankful for being there for this family and supporting them when they hurt so much with a pain that they will live with all their lives. They will deal with it and go on for their family and other children. You can be thankful for healing, even if there is a scar. This scar will fade some, but will always be a reminder when looked upon. God is graceful and His being is enough to be Thankful for, His blessings are abundent.

Today we are planting a tree in our play yard at school for this little boy and his family. I purchased some flowers last night for the children to plant around the tree, the school is purchasing more. This ceremony is during class time so families may come ~ families whose children are in my class, children who were close to him, who still talk about him, who draw me pictures to give to his mom and dad. Children who go to his tree and pat the tree and say this is him and tell 'him' how much they miss him. Today his parents and many other family members will be at the school to witness this dedication.

I am thankful that we can do this for that family, I am thankful I am not doing this alone. God is so good and His love and grace are so abundant. Just be thankful. ♥ ♥