Thankful Thursday

We have been so busy around here having fun with friends but I want to take a few minutes to count my blessings....

I am incredibly thankful for my health.  I went to an annual charity luncheon today to help raise money for MS. This luncheon is so emotional for me every year.  As I have briefly mentioned here, I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis for about 7 years and underwent countless MRI's, spinal taps, and harsh treatments.  I lived in a lot of pain and spent years wondering if I would ever be able to take my kids to Disney World (because of all of the walking).  In fact, it was ultimately this horrible diagnosis that led us to adopt Kate.  It appears that I was either misdiagnosed or I have been in remission for a very long time now and for that I am so thankful.  

I am thankful for the wonderful play date we had this week.  We had a scheduled play date with Maggie but then some friends called and we invited them to join us too.  I have 5 little girls jumping on Kate's bed and swinging on the porch swing.  It was pure bliss.  Plus, between the 3 of us, we got GREAT pictures.  I have not had time to do much with mine but here are a few.

I am so thankful that our family is going somewhere very special this summer (I'll share later). I have not flown in  about 9 years and I have been praying and searching for the strength to do so.  I am thankful that Harry and his class prayed for me to be able to fly and I felt God's hand telling me that I can do it!  I still need prayers though. My fear has been very big.

I am thankful for all of the wonderful friends that I have in my life.  I truly feel wrapped in friendship sometimes.  In fact, my best friend from college and her 4 kids are coming tomorrow for a sleepover!  

I am thankful for the prayers and inquiries about Kate's EEG.  I have not received the results but I did ask the doctor about them the other day.  He said that they often take 2-3 weeks to get back.  I asked him if that meant that "no news was good news" and he said unfortunately no. It just takes a long time.  They are very busy at our neurology clinic.  As soon as I know, I will let you all know.

I am thankful that one of my friends asked me to photograph her daughter.  I had the best time taking her picture and I think I got a few good ones.  I really want to become a better photographer and I know I need lots of practice.  Thank you friend for letting me do that tonight! 

I hope you all have a lot to be thankful for too!

My friend took this one on the swing.

Not sure why but they all wanted to jump in the crib. Maggie was the only smart one that stayed away! I have never allowed this before but it was very funny!

My very talented friend, Karen took this one above too!

Sharing (pretend food) with friends.

Here are a few of my favorite shots of my friend's daughter from tonight. I still have not installed Photoshop on my new computer, so these are pretty much unedited.

Sorry for all the pictures.  I just LOVE photos!