11. Dwindling piles of ironing
12. My prayer group
13. CASA, case workers, and those working in the court for children
14. Knock out roses
15. Grandchildren and all their talents and interests
16. Family connections
17. Neighbors and their generosity
18. Church and opportunities for children and adults to make connections
19. Music and the joy it gives in participating and enjoying
20. Husbands who like to cook
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Gratitude
Naming and giving thanks for those things that give you joy, satisfaction, or serenity helps you to focus on blessings rather than be affected by negatives. Giving thanks for something that is not quite enough makes it more than enough. Several years ago I did a gratitude journal while reading Sarah Ban Breathnach. I highly recommend it and have decided I will do it again this summer. Since I am reading One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp, I plan to try to name one thousand gifts I am grateful for and give thanks to God for each of them.
1. It is Memorial Day, so I am thankful for all those who have, are, and will serve to protect us and our freedoms. May we live honorably and as servants to others to honor those sacrifices and God's blessings to this country.
2. Sunny days and blue skies after the many days of rain and storms.
3. The privilege of participating on other's lives and seeing their children grow up. Happy Graduation to Tyler.
4. The blessing of getting to know the loving, calm, wise, and serene nature of elderly friends and family. I'm thankful for the 90th birthday party I will be attending for a former member of our church shut in committee who now is one of our precious shut ins. Happy 90th Pat.
5. A husband who puts a fan out for me when i lay out to help keep me cool and bug free.
6. Texting as a wonderful way to share something fun quickly and easily with friends and family
7. Technology in general, as a way to share with those we might not otherwise keep as close touch with.
8. Time off work to take a deep breath, reflect, and smell the roses.
9. Beautiful flowers and birds in all their colors.
10. Most importantly and above all, God's love, grace, and forgiveness through the sacrifice of Jesus.
1. It is Memorial Day, so I am thankful for all those who have, are, and will serve to protect us and our freedoms. May we live honorably and as servants to others to honor those sacrifices and God's blessings to this country.
2. Sunny days and blue skies after the many days of rain and storms.
3. The privilege of participating on other's lives and seeing their children grow up. Happy Graduation to Tyler.
4. The blessing of getting to know the loving, calm, wise, and serene nature of elderly friends and family. I'm thankful for the 90th birthday party I will be attending for a former member of our church shut in committee who now is one of our precious shut ins. Happy 90th Pat.
5. A husband who puts a fan out for me when i lay out to help keep me cool and bug free.
6. Texting as a wonderful way to share something fun quickly and easily with friends and family
7. Technology in general, as a way to share with those we might not otherwise keep as close touch with.
8. Time off work to take a deep breath, reflect, and smell the roses.
9. Beautiful flowers and birds in all their colors.
10. Most importantly and above all, God's love, grace, and forgiveness through the sacrifice of Jesus.
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