New here? Thankful Thursday is something we’ve been doing in these COVID times; an exercise to help us hunt the good that is in our lives and in the world, even in the midst of a pandemic.
Normally my Thankful Thursday posts are sort of random, but today I have a theme: summer/hot weather.
I’m doing this because we have had a very long, mostly-uninterrupted string of hot, humid days with little relief in sight.
And this is harder for me than a string of cold days; a long heat wave is way more likely to make me crabby than a long cold spell.
So, I figured I needed to make a list of the good things about my current summer situation.
1. Hot weather is very good for swimming, and my parents have a pool!
A summer with no swimming weather would actually be pretty sad.
And we are so, so blessed that my parents have a pool that they share with us; we can go swimming with no worries about crowds at public pools.
2. There is a LOT of sunshine right now
Yes, it’s pretty hot sunshine, but it’s still bright and cheerful.
3. The days are long
There aren’t many dark hours now except the ones when I’m sleeping. And that’s a happy thing for my light-loving self.
4. I have air-conditioning
I would be less-than-delightful to live with if I’d been born before the invention of A/C.
At least, if I lived in the Mid-Atlantic (or anywhere hotter) during the summer.
5. Cold showers feel really good
After exercising in the summer, I take a shower that’s probably 95% cold water and 5% hot. The cold water feels so, so, so good.
Bonus: cold showers are less expensive than hot ones.
6. My bedroom is on the lower level of the house
This makes for cold sleeping in the winter, but it is very excellent for summer nights.
7. Watermelon is plentiful
This is a thing that is true in July and not in January.
8. There’s less laundry to do
Clothes are smaller (it takes a lot of shorts and tank tops to make a load of laundry!) and we wear fewer layers.
9. Flip-flops (and bare feet)
I really do hate shoes, so I like how shoe-and-sock-less summer can be.
10. The world is very green right now
The dry air of the desert sounds appealing to me right about now, but I know if I lived in the desert, I would actually miss all the green here.
I don’t love all the moisture, but I do love the green it produces.
11. I love summer thunderstorms
The all-day drizzle/clouds thing that happens in the winter? Not a fan.
But a dramatic summer thunderstorm? I love that!
12. Peaches come in summer
You can buy peaches in the winter, but I think they are so disappointing and mealy that they are not even worth buying.
Summertime peaches are the only kind for me!
13. Heat does not last forever
A great thing about living in the Mid-Atlantic area is that no season goes on indefinitely.
You get a big dose of summer, and then fall comes (whew!)
You get a medium-sized winter, and then spring arrives (whew!)
So I never get too, too weary of one kind of weather.
What are you thankful for today?
(Your list doesn’t have to be summer-themed; make a list of whatever will help you most!)
Rhonda says
So sorry for your loss.
Kara says
I’m thankful for:
curbside pickup at library
finding an exterior paint color that I like
leftovers
an unexpected cool spell
a few plans coming up
Etsy orders
my girls visiting
bras on sale
window fans
Isa says
* As a health care worker, I got denied more than one week off this summer, so I had to cancel my family vacation week. But, happy surprise, the hospital just gave it back to me! Yay!
* Books!! Public library!! Books!!!
* That hubby will be allowed to work from home until Christmas. It’s such a relief to have him home, where he can take care of the kids in the morning (before school), put them on the bus, and then do some chores here and there during his lunch time (his choice). It really makes a difference! And my mornings are way less stressful!
* That my kids are growing and gaining independence, doing their own thing while I’m doing mine, and then spend time together as a family engaging in fun activities for all (they are 8 and 10).
* Having plenty of food at home and multiple grocery stores around us
Ruby says
1. Thankful that my husband’s illness with a scary high fever this week seems to not be Covid-19, as he is feeling better. We are still waiting on official results, but it seems more likely he had some other common virus.
2. Also thankful that my new job allowed me to take administrative leave due to being exposed to him.
3. Thankful that our county health department was doing free virus testing near our house the day he took sick.
4. Thankful for my awesome family doctor, who knows I struggle with anxiety and returns calls promptly.
5. Thankful that our little family here at home has gotten along so well for so long, with no complaints about chores or boredom. That we are all adults probably helps, but I have heard a lot of adults being whiney.
Randa L Weir says
I’m glad your hubby is recovering. Your situation sounds like someone’s from a frugal forum I read from time to time. If you’re her, hello! It’s nice to see you here!
Ruby says
If it’s My Frugal Home, then that’s me. I have several nom de webs that I use.
Randa L Weir says
Awww shucks! Well hello there, my friend! I hope you all stay safe…and HEALTHY. Take care, now =)
Ruby says
Thanks, Randa. I hope you and yours all stay healthy too.
Linda says
I’m thankful for this post because it made me stop and read, and breathe.
I’m so tense because of Covid – I live in Houston so who wouldn’t be? and also feel like grief is catching up with me. I’ve always been the person to deal with the practicalities first and let the feelings come later.
So I’ll try to put a positive spin on things: 1. I’m grateful that widow’s pension exists, even if SS hasn’t told me how much it is or paid me since I informed them of my husband’s passing 3 months ago.
2. that I have retirement savings etc to see me through while they determine the pension amount.
3. that I had cash to get the a/c fixed in May because this heat bubble is brutal.
4. for food delivery so I don’t have to leave the house when I’m feeling down, and for the skill to stretch one portion to 4 meals
5. for still being healthy
Isa says
I’m sorry for your loss
Kimberly says
SO sad to have lost your husband.
Impressed you can come up with so many positives right now!
Kimberly says
It wouldn’t accept my emojis, so I’ll just spell them out here:
One was a broken heart; the other was praying hands–to let you know I’ll stop right now and pray for your heart, and for everyone else who’s missing him!
Kris says
Virtual hugs, Linda.
Rhonda says
Sorry for your loss.
WilliamB says
I am so sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing.
Linda says
Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts.
Jenny says
You’re not alone, Linda. My husband died 2 years ago this week and I miss him so much, but it gets a little easier to manage the day-to-day stuff, and I look for the good, so I usually can find something to be glad for. Thinking of you!
Anne T says
Grateful for: a steady crop of red and black raspberries and a low-sugar recipe that makes luscious preserves out of them (15 half-pints made!), the rain that broke our Ontario heat spell and refilled our rain barrels, that I have a/c in the upstairs bedroom and good ceiling fans in the downstairs, an induction cooker on the deck so I don’t have to heat up the kitchen with preserve making and meal cooking.
Lindsey says
Thankful that: 1. We are losing 6 minutes of daylight each day so in a few weeks we will actually get some blessed nighttime. I hate 24 hours of daylight.
2. the garden continues to produce and produce and produce vegetables for eating and winter freezing.
3. the husband likes zucchini latkes because I make them at least twice a week in the summer and he never complains. I have figured out how to make them with only a little butter and not inches of oil as my grandmother did, so they are healthier, too.
4. over the last five years, since I got my first leg brace, the materials and style has changed so the full leg brace I must wear is now much lighter—and the insurance paid the entire bill for the brand new one I got this week. Still ugly, though.
5. my bright yellow dinner plate dahlias have come into bloom so we have vases of the huge flowers all over the house, including the bathroom.
Kristen says
I love daylight, to be sure, but I definitely would not want 24 hours of it! So I can imagine how happy you are to lose some daylight every 24 hours now.
Julie Norman says
I’m thankful to be able to camp and work at the same time; for gorgeous places in my home state to camp; for a partner to camp with; for clients who don’t need hands-on help; for rivers and thunderstorms; for bike paths and nice views; for our health; for the spouse’s quick recovery from hip replacement surgery; for our cat sitter; for campers!
Heidi Louise says
I am thankful, as I have always been, for the United States Postal Service and everything about it: The letters my Mom would write every week when she was alive; the very few letters from Dad I treasure; the strange stuff my sister sends that refers back to jokes only the two of us understand; keeping a few bills on paper so not everything has to be electronic yet; the less-often junk mail and catalogs; the local paper; the occasional contact with greeting cards or postcards or notes in actual handwriting; commemorative stamps; holiday cards–All of the things that go into the little thrill of wondering if there will be any mail in the box today!
Thus I am thankful for all the people and processes that are part of it, and I hope the financial challenges to the USPS will be addressed smoothly.
Lindsey says
I find it a miracle that you can send a letter from Alaska to Florida for less than a dollar. And in Alaska the USPS delivers even to the most remote places, for the same price as urban areas. And we can mail a tire from Fairbanks to a village by just putting an address tag on the tire, no need for special packaging. I love the postal service. I lived in Britain when they privatized it and the result was a huge mess…
Jem Horwood says
This is a really nice comment about the postal system! It needs to be more appreciated.
Robyn S says
This is a great comment! I appreciate USPS very much, myself- and even those who work at my local post office, as I’m an eBay seller and see them almost every day. They always greet me warmly. I also have many keepsakes from over the years that were delivered to my mailbox. A postage stamp is still a bargain!
Kate says
1. I don’t always love summer but with Covid I am thankful for the weather we’ve had in the Baltimore area the past several months. While it has been hot it has not been really hot and a lot of days have not been very humid. Early morning walks have been generally pleasant and many times in the evening the weather is bearable. I have had pleasant outdoor visits with friends in several locations and many times we have caught a breeze, and been able to sit in the shade. I am dreading winter, dark and cold days making being outside for long difficult. I walk outside in the winter but I am not hardy enough to sit around.
2. I am grateful that annual service on our furnace and A/C revealed no problems.
3. I am grateful for summer fruit: cherries, cantaloupe, and watermelon.
4. I am grateful for not needing to wear many clothes this time of year. Getting dressed is easy and, as Kristen said, they don’t generate a lot of laundry. Since I am going fewer places this year I have not even thought of buying new clothes (though I desperately need new running shoes for walking).
5. I am grateful I was able to participate in two outdoor yoga classes this week and three gatherings with friends, outside.
Deb says
I just ordered new shoes from Joe’s New Balance Outlet. They have a daily special that they email out. Pretty good deal if you like New Balance and know your size.
Nan says
I’ve been buying from them for over 5 years- great deals.
Susan says
1. I am thankful for mild chilly mornings so I can get my 3 mile walk in before it gets hot.
2. I am thankful that my “secret” cut thru street to the westside has been blissfully slow during this pandemic (which means that only around 50 commuters drive by my house every morning instead of 400 cars…which allows me to actually take a walk on my neighborhood street and not get hit by a car.)
3. I am happy that I have air conditioning
4. I am happy that I have a job and can work from home.
5. I am happy my 19 year old son has been home with us since March and maintains a positive attitude regarding our isolation.
6. I am happy every single day that my 38 year old kidney transplant is still working just fine thanks to my donor, Dad!
Happy Thursday from CoronaVirusLand (Los Angeles)
Jem Horwood says
I am thankful for discovering that a medication I was on for years was sedating me, and coming off of it to try something different. I’m thankful that even though it’s early days, the lightness and freedom in my head feel amazing!
I’m thankful for jigsaw puzzles.
I’m thankful for the surprise in finding that my connection to others has been amplified by the pandemic and lockdown, not diminished.
I’m thankful that two new babies (grandchildren for me) arrived safely during the pandemic, despite our worries.
I’m VERY thankful for the love I have around me in my wife, children, stepchildren and all their families. (Especially grandchildren! They are so pure.)
I’m thankful that I finally put up our picture wall after living in our new place for a year and a half (shout out again to getting off the paralyzing meds)
I’m thankful for my old dog. Not only is he a dear, but if it weren’t for him I would probably stay in the house for days at a time.
I’m thankful for the bright spot in the world that is this blog. It’s so reassuring to know that the ENTIRE world has not gone crazy – thanks for providing a safe place, Kristen. <3
Kristen says
I’m so glad my blog feels like a good place in the midst of unrest. <3
Sheila Feather says
1. I’m thankful it’s not snowing and cold and icy.
2. I’m thankful my layoff coincided with the mandatory quarantine in our area.
3. I’m thankful I am able to have my post stroke mama move in with me.
4. I’m thankful mama’s stroke wasn’t more severe.
5. I’m thankful my daughter and son-in-law are both still able to work.
6. I’m thankful for the longer days and abundance of sunshine.
7. I’m thankful for portulaca or I would have no flowers outside my home. All other flowers do not share my affinity for the abundant sunshine.
8. I’m thankful for my A/C. I love hot, sunny weather but I’m not a lunatic!
9. I’m thankful for my sister. I could not have managed during quarantine without her.
10. I’m thankful the quarantine allowed me to become caregiver to my 17 mo old granddaughter ❤.
Nichole Hall says
Soo needed this reminder today! I am thankful that a dear friend and her sweet family were able to come visit. I am thankful for dry desert weather (western Colorado).
Lastly, I am thankful for some free trellis I acquired through our local FB Buy Nothing group. It might just help save my poor scorched garden. 
WilliamB says
I am thankful for my dentist.
I am thankful that he’s open. That’s he open so my 3 cavities, which got worse during the pandemic delay, won’t get even worser. That he’s meticulous, and therefore meticulous about the safety of both his patients and his employees. That he could fit in a second appointment in the next few days so I don’t need to get another viral load test.
Susan says
My husband is a dentist and he (and his staff) spends extra hours every day making sure every is sterilized (equipment) and everything else is sanitized and that only one patient is in the office at one time. Thank you for appreciating all the work your dentist does…especially during a pandemic!
WilliamB says
They have to add a half hour to each appointment in order to sanitize, fumigate, and fog and he’s not raising his prices (which are already high but with them, you do get what you pay for). These are two of the reasons that I agreed to be in the chair for 4 hours in one go.
Thank you to your husband and his team also. Dental health is too often left behind.
J says
Jumping in here a little late, but it caught my eye. My dear dentist, who has been my dentist since he graduated from dental school- I was his first patient- has decided that COVID-19 is a political hoax, etc. etc. and that masks are a scam, etc. I’m so anxious about this, being immunocompromised myself and also a person who cares about other people and cannot live with myself if I was responsible for harming another person. I do know people who have died or suffered greatly with this virus! He agreed to wear a mask over his mouth but not his nose and some of the other staff in his office are not wearing any masks at all!
It seems crazy! I called and said I would not come in tomorrow morning unless he could comply with the recommended precautions, but the “people-pleaser” in me doesn’t want to upset him. Just venting, I guess.
Kristen says
Oh, that is frustrating; I am so sorry!
Sarahbeth says
Hot weather makes me crabby too.
Also I’m 29 weeks pregnant so it’s even worse now. It’s so hard for me to maintain a good attitude in the hot Ohio summertime. It’s not just the heat; I dislike pretty much everything about summer.
The daylight lasts too long, I hate the feel of shorts and short sleeves (give me cardigans and boots PLEASE), being practically barefoot all the time (my feet hate the feeling of being bare), SO many outdoor-themed activities (I love nature but not constantly), too hot to build a fire indoors (fire pit fires are nice but not the same), dealing with sunscreen, dealing with bug spray, the everlasting humidity, feeling sweaty as soon as you go outside, picnic food galore (gets old), trying to keep your kids from getting TOO bored, oh goodness I could go on. :’-( I’m a fall baby till my dying day. I adore where I live but I have to grit my teeth and endure till summer is over. My husband is the exact opposite. The hotter it is the better he likes it.
Oh gosh. My comment turned into a griping rant. I’m sorry :-/ Feel free to delete!! Kind of felt good to gripe a little though. Lol
WilliamB says
You go ahead and relieve stress, girl. Happy to listen so you can help support your family in these tough times.
Sarahbeth says
Thank you
Rebecca in MD says
I understand completely! My husband and I lived in a second floor apartment when I was pregnant with my son. No air conditioning and my son was born near the end of July. Back then (early 70’s) women were advised not to soak in the tub during the late stages of pregnancy because it was believed it could cause your water to break. We had a clawfoot tub and no shower. I used to sit in the empty tub and pour water over myself and cry.
kristin @ going country says
I almost cried just reading this. Ugh.
Sarahbeth says
Oh goodness. I would literally do nothing all day if I had no air conditioning while pregnant. Early morning or wait till the evening cools down… that’s the only time I wouldn’t be on the couch with a fan blowing on me.
Mary in VA says
I hear you on the shorts and short sleeves (and summer clothing in general). I’m obsessed with cardigan sweaters and other cozy clothing that covers me up!
Sarahbeth says
Same! For me they feel more flattering too!
akbj says
Boy I feel you on the summer issues! I love colder weather. I like clothing layers too. Maybe that´s why I live in Anchorage, Ak. Last summer we beat all kinds of heat records & it was miserable. People here don´t generally have air conditioning & all the stores sold out of fans. I´m thankful for this summer being back to normal
Kristen says
Ahh, Mr. FG is like your husband; not only does the heat not bother him, he actually likes it.
I can’t understand it AT ALL.
For my first pregnancy, the last trimester was June, July, and August, and my word, I was so hot and swollen. So, I have lots of sympathy for you. I hope fall comes early to Ohio for you!
Sarahbeth says
Thank you
This is my fourth and last pregnancy. I wish we had timed it a little better. Haha!
Jenny Young says
1 – I’m strong enough to keep up with what I need to do.
2 – All my family with jobs are working & healthy.
3 – I have great ac that is cheap so I can keep my house as cold as I want to.
4 – I have a fully stocked pantry.
5 – I get to see my grandson almost every day because I’m his daycarer.
Sara W. says
Here we go…
1. Thankful that both my husband and I are able to work from home. We’ve been put on WFH for the indefinite future.
2. Thankful for my sewing skills, homemade masks and hand sanitizer. Often we take these things for granted but less fortunate folks don’t always have access to these things right now. Its the little things.
3. Thankful for my health and my families health. So far no one has contracted the virus and I’m so thankful for that. My husband and I live in Texas, cousins in California + Arizona and immediate family all over New England. With a few family members in healthcare and working in the covid hotspots, I’m so glad we’re all staying safe.
4. Thankful for my husband. I’ve been getting a little stir crazy (we live in a studio) and I’ve been attempting some new storage methods, etc. I tend to get cranky when things clutter up. With the Texas heat and staying in 24-7, he’s been so patient with me.
5. Thankful for water. This seems like such a small thing to be thankful for, but when it’s so hot water hydrates me, cools my body and cleans the sweat from me. I cannot imagine not having access to water and know many countries don’t have readily access available. I appreciate it so much more in the summer months!
Edit says
That’s quite a long list! I can’t deal with the heat and humid weather. It makes me very tired. When the cooler weather comes I feel more alive so I’m thankful for last night’s rain and the cool breas this morning.
Mary Ellen McMichael says
Thankful that my job allows me to work from home every other week. Less driving. The hour I normally would use to drive to work is now replaced with a 3 mile walk! The hour spent driving home is now spent bicycling. Feeling and seeing these healthy effects.
Val says
It is winter here in South Africa so I am grateful for gas heating, so we have heat even when there is no power, I am grateful we live in an area with no loadshedding. I am grateful for seasons – I enjoy the changes in the weather – brisk walks in the cold are lovely. The winter sun during the day. I have my own office so I can close the door and warm it up. Wearing masks in the cold is easier. Yummy hearty winter food. Our local supermarket is open again after a COVID close. My kids are back at school. So much to be thankful for
Karen. says
I had to look up loadshedding. We have this same thing for our crop irrigation electricity and so far this summer have not had to worry about it. (With predicted temps of 101*F over the weekend, though, that may change.)
Kristen says
I had just googled it too! I’d heard the term “rolling blackout”, but never load shedding.
Monique says
I took a trip to Kathmandu a few years back and that is how I learned about load shedding…I also learned how to shower with just the light from your iphone…but incredibly thankful for the entire Nepalese experience!
Mary in VA says
When the weather is super hot and humid, I feel like I have molasses running through my veins. My walks, which are normally brisk and energetic, become slogs. But I can tolerate it because my favorite season comes next–Fall, glorious fall!
Lisa of Lisa's Yarns says
It’s been one of the hottest, most humid summer here in Minnesota. People are often surprised to find that it gets really hot here. It’s been in the 90s a lot with high humidity! I am also thankful for a/c! I’ve been sleeping in our basement guest room and am very grateful to have that as an option as my frugal husband prefers to “experience the seasons” so he likes to set out a/c to 78!! I will turn it down if I get overheated during the work day, but 78 is usually fine until it’s time to go to bed. Plus I’m 19 weeks pregnant so am starting to run a little warmer!
It’s hot out but I am grateful to have a long stretch of nice weather that is conducive to outdoor gatherings. I am trying to see small groups of friends throughout the summer and fall as I only feel comfortable getting together with friends outdoors. Our son is in daycare so we have no idea what he is exposed to so we feel it’s our responsibility to take extra precautions to make sure we don’t give COVID to others. I’m dreading the colder months when we will once again be isolated, but I’m trying not to think about that right now!
Isa says
I always set the AC at the lowest possible setting : 64! Your husband would hate living with me! Ahah
I go around in a tank top, happy, while the rest of the family wear hoodies! Oh well!
Karen says
Our vegetables growing in the garden.
Being able to walk to work without having to bundle up.
Grands got to visit.
Camping every weekend this month.
Getting to sit out on the deck in the shade & reading in the evenings.
Linda@perilincreatiins.com says
I’m thankful for the hot summer weather. Summer is my favorite season because:
1. We have a pool.
2. Gardens and fruit trees are supplying us with food.
3. Less laundry.
4. I can wear my flip flops 24/7.
5. Flowers are in full bloom showing their beautiful colors.
Erika W. says
You can just sign my name at the end of your list! Except for having the use of a swimming pool we are identical.
I alo add to mine ” remember how warmer Winters have brought back th hazard of chilblains.” I suffered from these badly in England which has left me with the tendency to quickly develop them again if I am not really careful. So…another reason to prefer the hot weather.
Marcia says
I am grateful for the beautiful green and bountiful growth of the summer! This ex pacific northwest girl is experiencing summer heat like never before. No private pools or fancy air conditioning, and it’s all fine. Thank you G-d for these blessings.
Margery says
Heat-themed thankfulness: I live in Georgia, where it’s realllly sultry-hot-humid in the summer. I’m thankful that I can still go running in the early morning when it’s only in the 70s instead of the 90s. And, I can take a cool shower afterwards. I don’t like running in the winter, so summer’s ok!
Battra92 says
1.) Got to see a doctor in person and get some medical tests done. I got a new inhaler and while I’m scared to look at the price tag (this was a sample) the first two puffs really opened up my airwaves again more than Albuterol has ever done!
2.) My daughter is able to play with her friends again and get some much needed socialization. I feel like quarantine and the lockdowns have been most hard on children and that the eggheads in charge aren’t actually thinking about the welfare of children. So it’s nice that she can have some time with other kids and play a lot.
3.) My wife’s union is fighting for its members.
4.) Have a few fun projects ahead of me that hopefully my kid will want to join in on. I like spending time with her and I like that she likes to help with projects.
5.) Still have a job. So that’s something.
Helen says
Battra 92, I really don’t wish to be rude, but the “eggheads in charge” are thinking about your daughter’s LIFE.
Nan says
Yes and needing an inhaler puts one in a very risky category. I’m in that risk pool myself with my age, hypertension and being overweight. I stay home and luckily can work here too.
Battra92 says
*rollseyes* You ever notice how it’s all absolutes these days?
Kristen says
Oh Battra, I really treasure and value you, and I feel like I know you so well after you being a faithful blog commenter for more than a decade (you were a single dude then, and now you have a wife and a cute little daughter).
I am totally cool with having differing opinions in the comment section here on my blog, but I just want to gently say that things like eye-rolling aren’t conducive to good discussion. This comment seems so unlike you, and I wonder if maybe you are just having a rough time right now. Hugs to you.
JD says
Ah, yes, the heat. Can I be thankful FOR the heat? Let’s see:
1. My okra likes it and is producing now.
I think that’s it. So, moving on,
2. I’m always thankful when I beat the squirrels to my figs. I have been pretty lucky so far, even though the crows have decided to join the squirrels in the fig hunt. Maybe the crows and squirrels are running each other off sometimes? I love fresh figs!
3. Like many, I am so, so thankful for air conditioning. Our bedroom is upstairs, so it gets in the upper nineties up there, with all windows open and fans blowing, if our a/c conks out.
4. I’m thankful that we’ve avoided the virus. My husband has every risk factor a person can have, I think.
5. I am very thankful for our 78 year old neighbor who cheerfully hops on his little backhoe and pulls up stumps in our yard or removes piles of tree debris for us, usually at his own initiative.
Kaitlin says
1. Air conditioning. It’s been oh so hot and humid. Having AC makes these temperatures bearable.
2. Kids who are happy to help around the house.
3. Friends who volunteered to bring dinners after daughter’s surgery. Every time there is sugery I forget how hard recovery is, and these friends consistently think of that for me and bring me dinners.
4. Rain. Usually violent thunderstorms with high winds pass in waves, but the past few days we’ve had just rain, and it’s really nice to go it safely in rain.
Arthur says
There is so much to be thankful for.
I’m thankful that I dont have to work, that Jehovah God takes care of me.
I’m thankful that aside from the life i live, I’m able to still teach people the Bible and the happy hope for the future.
I’m thank full that my parents are still alive and doing good as they can do.
I’m thankful that I’ve been blessed with a nice house to live in and that I dont have to deal with a negative person who lives in the same house as I do.
I’m thankful for the gift of life, that Jehovah has blessed us all with.
I’m thankful that we have been given the Bible to get to know Gods thoughts, about alot of things esp what he likes and what he does not like and what he loves and what he hates.
I’m thankful that Jehovah has given us so much to look forward to in the future when all the bad things that people do will not be around, such as wicked people as Psalm 37:9 says.
I’m thankful that Jehovah drew me to the truth and taught me the many things about His Son, Jesus Christ.
I’m thankful about all the things He has taught me throughout the years and how he is still drawing people to the truth.
I’m thankful that he hasnt taken action to get rid of this wicked world so far as to give others the opportunity to learn about him and how He loves all of us so much.
I’m thankful that all of His creation that shows us how much He really loves us all so much and the greatest loving act He has shown is sending His Son, Jesus Christ to die for us as Jesus has said in Matthew 20:28.
The list is endless…but those are some of the things I am thankful for….
Bee says
Thank you for Thankful Thursdays. I needed the reminder that Summer comes with its own special blessings. It’s hot and I’m distraught. However, there is watermelon in the refrigerator. The sky is blue, and the birds are singing. I have AC, and I can take a dip in the ocean later. Life is good.
Ellen says
Lets see what I can come up with!
1. right now, because of covid-19, I am working from home. Saving me gas money, sitter money, which is allowing me to pay down some bills!
2. because of no commuting, saving ware and miles on my car. not having the 30 min commute each way.
3. since working from home, not having to get up as early to get ready for work.
4. getting the time to water my flowers each night. had the time to get them planted.
5. Air conditioning, I am also on the east coast, and boy has it been humid, but I love the summer.
kristin @ going country says
I”m with you on the heat thing, so I’m gonna stick with that theme.
1) Our watermelon plants are LOVING the weather. Last year they did nothing. This year, with days at or close to 100 for weeks–and all the water we’ve been putting on them–we have several baby watermelons on the plants. That’s no guarantee we’ll actually get those to the eating stage, but it’s better than last year already.
2) Ditto the tomatoes.
3) As you said, hot weather means less clothing. This is particularly useful for me as I have a child who can mostly manage to dress herself in hot weather clothing. All the layers of winter will be more challenging for her. And she’s the only one I still have to help, so the less I have to help her, the more it feels like I’m only responsible for dressing myself. And THAT hasn’t happened for over a decade now.
4) I can dry multiple loads of laundry on the line in a day. I don’t have a dryer, and even in New Mexico, that can get a little tricky in the winter. on some days. But in a hot summer like this, I put them up and can take them down just a few hours later.
5) No worries about frozen livestock water or frozen outside taps. Hauling water from inside for the animals in the winter is a SERIOUS bummer.
kristin @ going country says
Oh! And one more big one! In the summer there is no hauling wood for the woodstove, hauling ashes OUT from the woodstove, cleaning up the mess from the woodstove . . .
Maureen says
I am thankful that last week we drove to Western NC to enjoy a few days with green. We live in FL and there definitely are not enough woods and forests and we miss it.
The dog is feeling way better. He had a terrible infection and wasn’t feeling himself for so long. He now is back to his old self and it makes me happy just thinking that he’s not getting old. And he got a full, expensive, work up and everything is looking pretty good for him.
We got a flat tire on our way home from NC and luckily it went flat as we stopped at a rest stop. And we were really lucky that the sun was behind a cloud as we changed the full sized spare. Now to bring it to Sam’s to get it replaced as they have a great warranty.
We have eaten at home the entire week. Even tomorrow will be leftovers that my husband is not complaining about.
I roasted all the veggies I could so they didn’t go bad and I’ve had enough for the whole week for lunch.
JD says
Maureen, come to northwest Florida/Big Bend. We have trees a-plenty here, cypress swamps and rivers bordered by thick stands of trees. I live in the self-proclaimed “Tree Capital of the South.” Not far from me is the Wakulla Springs with its glass-bottomed boats (where old Tarzan movies were filmed), floating in tubes down the Ichetucknee River, the Ocala National Forest, Juniper Springs, the oddly-named Tate’s Hell, and more. Come see us!
kris says
JD – I’m a North/Central Floridian myself! Aren’t the Springs just the best? My fav (besides the Ichetucknee River) is Silver Glen in the Ocala National Forest. So refreshing on these brutal summer days.
Suzan says
What a great list. We have hot, humid and long summers in my part of the world. We don’t have a pool but have air conditioning. Mine is a winter list.
1. Because of our geographical location we generally have mild winters. It has been quite cold at night of late and my mother has been unwell for months. We have the air conditioner set at 24 Celsius. She wears have winter clothing and I sit in a t shirt and skirt and boil.
2. Winter is our berry season and I live blueberries etc. Such an improve meant in the last few years. Now we have more choice than just strawberries.
3. Despite all the Covid flying around we have all managed to avoid it. This is good because mum has the beginnings of obstructive airways disease.
4, I am growing vegetables for the first time ever. I need to plan far more next time.
5. Our supermarkets are more sticked than they have been in a while.
6. I have the most precious granddaughter.
7, My eldest daughter’s wedding is over and now we are planning the next girls wedding.
Maggie says
I love Thankful Thursdays. This is such a good exercise!
Btw, if you didn’t live din the U.S., a/c would not be a given either…;-) And it gets really hot in Europe.
My list: 1. being able to bike to work in dry weather 2. having a job that isn’t Covid-affected (yet?) 3. all the produce that is available now, such abundance! And yes, watermelon!
Kris says
I’m always curious where people live–what part of Europe are you from?
AC isn’t a given everywhere in the US. I live in Michigan and there are a lot of homes without it here. Our house didn’t have central AC until I was pregnant during a very hot summer! I worked a lot of overtime to pay for it (and yes, I’m very thankful for it). Our church doesn’t have it, either. We were in southeastern Colorado last summer and our VRBO rental didn’t have it–the nights there are typically cool so we didn’t miss it, although it can get hot in the daytime. It’s definitely a regional thing.
Besides AC, I’m thankful for living near Lake Michigan with lots of beautiful public beaches to enjoy on hot days …. ditto living by lots of shade trees. Thankful to finally be allowed in my mom’s assisted living as a “helper” so I can visit with her and do some upkeep on her room. Thankful that it looks like we can safely go on our planned vacation in a week. Thankful for good sales at Hobby Lobby which enabled me to get a fun new side table yesterday to replace my old rickety one.
Karen. says
My parents’ home in SWKS doesn’t have AC either, but I think that would change if they were home every day all summer. Same dry air and cooler nights as SECO, though — such a good thing.
Kris says
Haha, Karen, I meant southwestern CO. Call me directionally challenged. The lower humidity definitely is easier to take than the high humidity we get in the midwest.