Thankful Thursday: Parents and Prayer

 

My thankfulness is divided between two things today. More than two, really, but two that I’ll highlight…or else we’ll be here all day.

                First, today is my parents’ 72^nd wedding anniversary! I haven’t known too many people (personally) who have achieved this milestone, so I congratulate them on it! My sister is spending time with them today, so I celebrated with them a little early. I took them some treats and a card and we talked for a while.

                Earlier this year, when Dad was so sick and we weren’t sure he would survive his illnesses, I did not think visiting with the two of them together for this milestone would even be possible, so I am thankful that Ryan and I had this chance!

                My second piece of thankfulness today is for the opportunity Ryan and I have this week to spend some time in set apart prayer. I’ve been sharing with you the ways the Lord has been teaching and growing me in the topic of prayer, and I’m really glad to have a break from my normal routine to sit with the Lord and just be. Yes, I’m seeking. Yes, I’m listening. But sometimes I just am. And that’s important.

                This noisy world does not often afford this luxury, so I’m thankful for it today.