Thankful Thursday

I don't normally join in with memes and blog diary events, largely because I am a bit scatterbrained. So if this doesn't happen next Thursday don't be surprised, I'll probably be thinking it's Wednesday or be consumed with the menu planning for the Saturday shopping expedition. (And to prove it, I overlooked the day and originally posted this last Friday)

So, what am I thankful for today?

I'm thankful for the freedoms that enable me to home educate my children, and for the availability of curriculum that gives me confidence I'm not messing them up by doing it myself.

I'm thankful for the warning Jesus gave that his followers would have to take up their cross and follow him. Without knowing that it would be all too easy to whine about life not being fair because it's not revolving around my needs and wants.

I'm thankful that I'm able to make my own washing liquid, especially when we have to tighten our belts financially.

I'm thankful for brie, stilton and cheddar with crackers, always a sumptuous treat and an opportunity to spend time chatting with my lovely husband, who I am also thankful for.