To DC and Back

With my nifty little spiral in hand, I began to list all of the things I was thankful for as I got settled into my airplane seat both going to DC and coming back home recently. Here is my list -- it made all the difference in the world where my mind went as I experienced what my brain tells me can be very stressful and full of anxiety.


Giving thanks for:

takeoff was on time

no large men in my space

went to bathroom on plane before take off and survived

very happy stewardess, sense of humor

a little boy's voice

a mom sat next to me

the smile God put on my face

my pill works

Kathy Troccoli music on my iPod

aware of elderly woman near me

water was available

great reading of One Thousand Gifts - my eucharisteo book

able to get my carry-on bag up into loading space

aware of people I can pray for

my books are so comforting, what I am used to, familiar

faithfulness in my life

being invited by Hannah and Jason

Hannah's insurance

availability for me to come

pilots who know how to fly

friends of Hannah and Jason who I look forward to meet while in DC

Daniel - his tender care for me, his love, all of his calls and emails checking on me (he had left for Denver on Sat. and I left on Mon. to ride to Dallas and fly out so we weren't together for a couple of days prior to my leaving)

Wallace Family - who let me spend the night and so willingly drove me to the airport on Tues. morning


I then began to name some our the people who are part of my community, Hope church of Christ, and was so very thankful for their gifts and abilities. I give thanks for what is happening in their lives and how they are walking with God.

As I came home last night I enjoyed the list again....

calm feeling

"love never fails" on a back pack of the young girl who sat on my row

plenty of room

a mom and a high school student sat on my row

again a great book to read

right temperature

ears are not hurting

no long time to sit on plane before taking off

got to talk with Alison before getting on plane

WONDERFUL day in Baltimore (I flew out of BWI)with Hannah - Panera Bread (gluten free) and my first pedicure, shopping at Arundel Mills Mall -- wow, think she plans to take Jason some weekend

text from Hannah as get on plan and just as I land

will see Daniel soon

my reading brought a picture of a homeless man -- good thoughts

arm rest is movable

no rain on the day I fly

Hannah was released to drive before I left, leaving her available to drive today

aisle seat

ticket was a great price

"While I may not always feel joy, God asks me to give thanks in all things, because He knows that the feeling of joy begins in the action of thanksgiving." Ann Voskamp