Determined to be thankful anyways

Okay, so in case you haven't caught it lately, I went from the crazy heart-breaking drama to being sick as a dog.  I am in my 8th week of a cough that won't quit, but mainly happens when I am trying to walk around.  And in my 11th day since getting a rather nasty concussion.  Six days into the upper respiratory infection rearing back up severely and have made two trips to the ER in a seven day period, as well as being put on a super strong antibiotic in the middle of the two trips.  On top of all that, I finished up my second to last class without even falling behind or having to ask for extensions, in fact having all the homework turned in three days before class ended.  I have been unable to do much of anything other than rest in the 11 days, but especially in the last six.  To be brutally honest, the fight has been so draining that my body was ready to call it quits. 
All that to say this...I am determined to overcome this too...to get healthy again...to not miss walking for graduation in two weeks, and to recover from the concussion enough to be able to drive again.  And one of the ways that I have learned to over come is to put it all in God's hands, and keep doing so everytime I take it on again, and to find things to be thankful for.
So today's list:
being able to take pics of my daughter and her best friend working on a pumpkin and flying in the air on the trampoline, before having to rest again on sat.
having amazing friends that have come along side me, driven me where I needed to go, helped with the girls, and sat with me in the hospital.
getting ready to start the very last class in the morning.
having the crazy support of my parents even when I am definitely overreacting...and mom's ability to calm me down.
being forgiven and understood by friends who realize that I am NOT myself right now, and not thinking clearly
being checked on...that is an amazing feeling that I do not take for granted.
having the first day in 10 that my head and/or lungs are not causing insane amounts of pain.
that the babysitter yesterday helped the girls to clean up the kitchen.
bonfires.
chats with Naomi and Wanda.  (lifesavers, literally, over the last few weeks)
the patience and wisdom and strength of my best friend.
working towards reconciliation and restoration.
the fact that my girls are very good at entertaining themselves.
the first school pictures we have ever gotten...H got a full package because I helped with picture day at school.
cherry coke.  chex mix.  and Kix cereal
my recliner, my Bible, and my computer.
cooler weather and open windows...sometimes the closest I get to being outside.

There is always so much to be thankful for.  And I am determined that I am not going to sit around and pout just because this is dragging on so long.  I am determined that it is not going to kick me and keep me down.  And I have an amazing amount of prayer support backing me up...so this is totally do-able.  One day at a time.