Very Grateful for:

God’s surprises

a surprise light rain this morning (seemingly confounding the meteorologists)

the surprising benefit of an older, slower laptop. At first I pushed against it, but now I am thankful for the time to reflect between clicks

a surprising two-week meeting hiatus from one of my classes

Simon Jenkins’ comments in this surprising retreat from all things digital post

the surprising fun (and addictive quality) of the first App game I’ve downloaded called Dots and my surprise to find out that it is all about connecting

mom’s patience and endurance through all the changes she’s endured

dad’s contentment that she is home now

my surprise to discover that I’ve transitioned, being neither a “morning person” or a “night person” but more of a “mid-morning person”

“Those who look for the beautiful and pure and spiritually significant things in life can always find them – and in so doing be satisfied.” -Dave Graebel, a wonderful quote first seen on Jean’s list