Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Thankful Tuesday

My friend Tricia of Bluff Area Daily sent me a surprise gift. It is much appreciated and I'm thankful for friends at this time in my life. I can't possibly list all my close friends from my blog life but I'd like to pass it on to these great friends.

Betsy and George from Tennessee. Darla from Florida. Carletta from West Virginia.
Jack and Joann from Virginia. Tipper from North Carolina. Jo and Gene from Texas.
Tom from England. Thomas from India. Kostas from Greece. Susie from Arabia.
Joan from South Africa. Pietro from Italy.

I can be thankful so much for my operation. I'm not at 100% but am improving each day. My nephews cabin at a church camp has this sign out of the front door.
I looked to the heavens for help and my wish of discovery came through. At the sign above I looked to the heavens and saw this sight on the tree. The nature of God coming through. I am thankful for all my great friends besides those listed.

22 comments:

Shionge said...

Yes that's what friends are for and it is wonderful to have someone to turn too.

Wonderful capture of the tree FG :D

George said...

Thank you, Tom, for the kind words. Thankfulness is something I think we all need to practice more, and I am thankful for the wonderful people we meet in the blogger world.

Ruth's Photo Blog said...

Praise the Lord that you are improving.
blessings,Ruth

Anonymous said...

You're so sweet! I'm glad you're doing better & you'll be back up & runnin in no time!!! Praise The Lord!!!

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Oh you are such a sweetie, Tom... Thanks SO much for remembering us. I have met so many wonderful people since I started blogging on Blogger... You are ONE of them!!!!
Thanks again,
Betsy

Shelley said...

I pray you recover quickly - please take care! Thinking of ya!!

Louise said...

I love it when it seems God shows me something through nature--as if no one on the planet is more important than me.I think that's exactly what you feel/felt.

Unknown said...

Thank you Tom for passing on this award to me. Appreciate it.

While I will not be passing this on, I will surely post it in my blog during my next post.

Take care and keep us posted on your recovery. I m looking forward to you getting back to perfect health. I m sure you will, its just a matter of time...Thomas

Janie said...

I love the majesty of the old tree. I'm so glad to hear you're feeling better.

RazorFamilyFarms.com said...

I'm so glad that you are feeling a bit better. Recovery is so exhausting, isn't it?

My thoughts and prayers remain with you and while I haven't been commenting regularly -- know that I am still reading your posts, admiring your photos, and loving your blog!

Blessings,
Lacy

Unknown said...

I'm thankful for your great pictures everyday!

Pietro Brosio said...

Fishing Guy, I am so glad to receive this award from you, my friend. Of course I'll put it in my sidebar with your name.
I'm praying for your health, so that you can feel well very very soon.

SAPhotographs (Joan) said...

WOW Tom!! I am greatly honored. Thank you!! Some days, especially when we are not felling well, it is good to look around and see all the things we are grateful for. We take so much for granted sometimes.

I am pleased to hear you are feeling better Tom. In no time at all you will be off chasing the butterflies again. :)

Anonymous said...

I am new to your blog and have enjoyed reading and seeing your beautiful photo's. You seem to have some wonderful friends and in life they are the best. They to have some beautiful words to say about you. Hope your road to recovery is fast.

antigoni said...

It's great to have friends to depend on them. No one likes to be alone. Congratulations for the award.

Twisted Fencepost said...

That award could not have been given to a better person!
Glad you are getting better and hope you'll be 100% very soon.

Unknown said...

Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder, but more than that, we all see different things in the world as it presents itself around us. That's proof of something, I'm not sure what ...

Anonymous said...

Please take it easy and feel better...

Warren Baker said...

You deserve all those friends FG. Don't forget you are a friend to all of them too.

Jackie said...

Tom I just heard the news. I am so sorry that I found out so late.

Oh my I am so glad you are okay. you are one of my very favorite sites to visits.

I will keep you in thoughts and prayers for a very speedy recovery!

Blessings my blogging friend and partner in wildlife pictures!!

Jackie

Carletta said...

Thanks Fishing Guy!
We've been blogging friends for quite some time now. :)

Anonymous said...

Wow how nice for you to get the suprise-I know it made you feel better. And thank you for passing it along to me-I truly consider you a very close friend-and am so thankful we met!!

I love your photo of the sign. Although my recent illness certainly doesn't compare to what you've been through-at my worst moment I cried out to the Lord and he answered my prayer within the hour. So your photo says it all for me too. I'm still praying for your continued improving health!! I hope like Pap after his stint-you feel like your 20 years younger :)