I am thankful that even though my "income is too high to be eligible for a credit for 401K contributions" on my tax return, that I have an income and am able to save money for retirement.
I am thankful that even though we suffered a loss on the sale of our house and cannot take a credit for it on our tax return like those that went into foreclosure and allowed the bank to suffer the loss instead of manning up and taking it themselves...I am thankful we were able to sell the house so we could come to Texas and I can be home with Shelby full time.
(Can you tell I am just now filing my return? Yes, I am an 11th hour sort of person. That's what happens when you end up OWING money. I've actually had them done for 2 months, I just procrastinated filing.)
I am thankful that although Shelby is apparently allergic to Sargento Mootown crackers and cheese (well, just the cheese part) and ranch dressing, that she only suffers little red whelps on her face and doesn't go into full on anaphalactic shock.
I am thankful that even though we have put in 4 offers on 4 different houses, none of which have been accepted, that we are in a position to take our time and find the perfect house for us.
I am thankful that after we loaded EVERYTHING into the PT Cruiser for our trip to Hattiesburg that the check engine light came on as we were driving down our street, and not further along into the trip and in the middle of nowhere, allowing us to turn around, empty everything out of the car and reload it into the Jeep. I am also thankful it is still under warranty.
I am thankful that even though I am super busy with work, I have a job, unlike many Americans right now.
There could be no TESTIMONY without the TEST!
5 comments:
Poor Dean! What was wrong with the PT? Your perfect house will come!! Love you guys! Give Shelby a hug for me and stay away from those crackers and cheese!
I too am thankful that you guys were able to move to Texas, I just wish it was a bit closer to Houston!
What a great post! I have to remind myself (often actually) how blessed I am even if things aren't going exactly how I perfectly envision them going. That even without the "perfect" outcome, I am still blessed way more than I deserve. Thanks for the reminder!
Just focus on the positive and it will get you through the negative!
Everything will fall in place with the house- trust me.
We had to wait 6 1/2 years for our first house, but it was well worth it when it was the right house.
When the time is right, Heavenly Father will bless you guys with something better than you had even imagined.
Can't wait to see you guys again! We have a get together to go to on Friday night and a dental appointment we have to go to at noon on Saturday but we are free otherwise. What are you guys up to?
I love the thought at the end of your gratitudes. Good one :) So where are you looking to buy? Don't leave us!
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