Very Grateful for

God, the rock provider

The word “our”

A post on interruptions in our path

Realizing that my fear of failure was a rock in my path

Quiet times

A walk with Ruby at 4:00am

Hugs

People who know how to fix cars

Remembering my keys

Knowing This: “Remember the peace you felt when the decision was finally made. Remember the clarity you felt when you knew the answer for sure. Remember that you knew it was right. What made it muddy was the outside opinions, preferences and judgments that really have no business making these kinds of decisions for your one beautiful, precious life.” ~Brave Girls’ Club

“The key to change is to let go of fear” – Roseanne Cash

Very Grateful for

God’s gifts

The lit candle by my computer (becauseican)

Coffee for sipping instead of gulping (becauseican)

Cinnamon toast (becauseican)

With a bright, sunflower cloth napkin (becauseican)

Time to read the unread devotionals because I operated under the illusion of being “too busy” (becauseican)

Putting the towel in the dryer to grab after showering (becauseican)

A morning walk with Ruby instead of an obligatory evening constitutional (becauseican)

A rare (first-time) morning off with unscheduled time (becauseican)

A gift from the boss (because-he-can)

“To be left alone is the most precious thing one can ask of the modern world.” ~ Anthony Burgess

Very Grateful for

God’s tenderness

The life of Jean Bateman

Jean’s daughter, Tedra

The bond between this sweet mother and daughter

The first 40 degree morning

Fleece

Taking time

For deep breaths

And prayer

Mika Brzezinski, cohost of Morning Joe, who helped a novice journalist by setting up a meeting, because “”because that’s what women should do for each other, anyone should do for anyone! And because I can.” She continued by praising the young woman she helped: “I can tell she’s going to be a star. She just needs a break. I made the meeting. I would have loved for someone to have done that for me, let me just tell you.” The Atlantic Wire

You have done so much that you have forgotten about ~Brave Girls Club

Very Grateful for

God’s faithfulness

Tires

A neighbor like Eddie who fixes things for us and is consistent

Listening to the great ideas of others

The life of Eleanor Roosevelt, whose birthday was yesterday

Poetry

Reruns of the Gilmore Girls when I can’t write

Pumpkin spice English muffins

spellcheck

We have to face the fact that either all of us are going to die together or we are going to learn to live together and if we are to live together we have to talk. ~Eleanor Roosevelt

Very Grateful for

God’s calendar

October 6 has been good in the past because it is my nephew’s birthday (yay!) but also not as good for other distinct reasons.  I am grateful that those non-nephew-birthday reasons are over and in the past and although I remember them, the sting is fading from them.

“The name of the game is taking care of yourself, because you’re going to live long enough to wish you had.” ~ Grace Mirabella

Very Grateful for

God’s surprises

Waking up to rain

Homemade bread with cinnamon and sugar

Clothes pressed at the cleaners

Sipping coffee while enjoying this Pinterest board

Paychecks-two in one day-small be needed

The lightness of the raindrops

10 deep breaths…so calming

Watching tv with Amelia

The only thing we had was time and seclusion ~ Robert Frost

Very Grateful for

God’s Faithfulness

Tiny, baby pumpkins at the store

A kind audience

A client who paid

Vacuum cleaner bags

Meeting a woman who glows at age 91

New glasses with UV protection built into the lens

Meeting a very creative person

Sprinklers

A very encouraging email from Garrett

We are all dependent on one another, every soul of us on earth. ~George Bernard Shaw

Very Grateful for

God’s blessings

True Altruism from this man

Flu shots

Fresh orange juice

Happy Hour at the coffee bar

An unexpected blessing

Cooler temperatures

Bit ‘o Honey candies

Checking things off the “to-do” list

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. ~Albert Camus

God’s sense of humor

a new word for me: Sophrosyne: a healthy state of mind characterized by self-control, moderation, and a deep awareness of one’s true self and resulting in true happiness.

intelligent classmates who discuss tough ideas with such ease

our student workers in the office

a day off tomorrow!

Garrett’s list from yesterday

the ability to have multiple windows open in my  house and on my computer

Tim, coming over to help me with the flourescent lights in my office (that are making me sickly)

this deep breath

When you complain, you make yourself the victim. ~Eckhart Tolle

Very Grateful for

God’s wisdom

Kindle books

Highlighters

Good fathers who still take their kids to school

An afternoon to attempt getting caught up (not there yet, but not as far behind either!)

Glorious sea bass

Eight hours of sleep

Internet connection

A wonderful Pinterest board on Wonder, shared by Author John

Our G.A.
Heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears, for they are rain upon the blinding dust of earth, overlying our hard hearts. I was better after I had cried, than before–more sorry, more aware of my own ingratitude, more gentle. ~Charles Dickens