Praise for today

I know my posts have been pretty heavy recently, but the West Virginia mine tragedy is something that has been weighing on my heart and I felt like I needed to get out my feelings. I'm still saddened that it's 4 days after the explosion and there are still 18 dead inside the mine and 4 unaccounted for. These families have no closure, and if there is a glimmer of hope that the 4 missing are alive, then it's rapidly dwindling because oxygen in the safety chambers has to be getting close to running out.

However, while my prayers are still with those in West Virginia and my heart is still heavy, and will continue to be, I felt that a more upbeat post was in order! So, how about a few items of praise that I have?

1. We finally got some rain last night! Now, I know a few months ago I griped about all the rain we were getting, but we certainly needed it this time around. There was a cloud of pollen over the city and a yellow tint to everything. Not good for the allergies, that's for sure. And while the pollen is still here, at least the air is a bit cleaner for the time being.

2. It's Friday. Need I say more? We have nothing on the agenda for Saturday which means no alarm clock to jolt us awake. Sheer bliss if you ask me!

3. I have been blessed with wonderful friends, some that I get to hang out with tonight. And what's even better is having a boyfriend that really, truly likes my friends and enjoys hanging out with them. Of course, they're awesome, so why wouldn't he? Right, girls? ;-)

4. And while we're on the subject, another praise I have is a great boyfriend. He makes me laugh all the time and we get along so well. We are both able to be our own independent people and have our own hobbies and activities, yet enjoy many things together. It's the best of all worlds!

5. I also feel so lucky to have such great parents. I was able to spend all last weekend with them for Easter, and it's always a good time for me to relax and recharge and eat good home cookin' from my Mama. Everybody needs that once in a while!

6. Finally I'm praising the fact that I have a Heavenly Father that loves me and provides everything I need. No problems are too big for my God and he cares all of his children alike. What a wondrous thing!

What are your praises today?