Day 3

100 days, 100 ways...

Today I am thankful for:

Catching up with my girlfriends in a coffee shop.

The break in the clouds to let the sun shine through.

The fact that I have a job.

Awesome scarves.

A thought for today:

I realized the other day that I have a tiny crush on someone.

A fairly normal thing for a girl my age, but it was a major thing for me.

But, today, as I was walking through the library, I had a realization about this. 

This little crush is helping me grow and heal.

The fact that I am even able to look at a guy and see potential, that I am not completely complacent towards men, that I can hope for a future with someone, is huge for me.

So, I realized today that even if nothing happens with this guy, I am thankful simply for the presence of his cute face in my life every once and a while. 

Because, if for no other reason than this, he has helped me realize that I will, and do, have the ability to love someone, and that it should not be wasted simply because one boy did not want or deserve my love. 

I rest in the hope of a brighter tomorrow, a day full of love, and a cute man to someday share it with. 

Day 2

100 Days, 100 Ways....

Today I am thankful for:
The amazing group of women I get to meet with every Monday and the encouragement they are to me.
The growth and healing that I am going through day by day.
The warmth and love I receive from friends and family.

100 Days... 100 Ways

I had this idea today to chronicle 100 days on my blog.
I want to include a picture of myself, and a way that God has blessed me that day.
I think it will be good to see how I grow and change over time, both in thankfulness and in how my face reflects it.
If this goes over well, I may continue for a year, but I want to start with a smaller goal to start out with.

Day 1:

I'm thankful for:
A new hat on a cool, rainy day.
The opportunity to worship with my church family this morning.
A wonderful lunch with Josiah, Andrew, Jess, and Brenton.
Sitting in front of a fireplace, and having it warm my back.
All the hugs I receive on Sundays.