Very Grateful for~
God’s love
Silhouettes
Jean’s list
the feeling of papaya between my fingers as I peel it
1 Peter 3:9
hearing a old song by a favorite band, Boston, while in the grocery store
twirling the cart around to the beat
pitching groceries into the cart in syncopation
getting a call back
a spooky conversation with the organic farmer-lady—so many interesting perspectives!
In a gentle way, you can shake the world~Gandhi
Very Grateful for~
God’s patience
Lemon anything
The trust that prayers are being said
Dad’s continued resilience
Finishing a book that has had three library check-out extensions
Amazon’s free shipping
Garrett’s kind emails
Green Tea
vinegar in hot water (really does get the cloudiness off of glasses!)
The word “dollop”
“I learned that differences of opinion, quarrels, they’re not worth a hill of beans,” she said. “The thing that matters when all is said and done is love.” — Bonnie Jean Kimball, age 86
Very Grateful for:
God’s Timing
Trust
online book studies
Curious George Post-it-notes
water
always having enough pens
flip-flops
new tennis balls
sunblock
There is a calmness to a life lived in Gratitude, a quiet joy. ~Ralph H. Blum
Very Grateful for~
God’s reassurances
light
cold medicine for Amelia
planting basil starter plants
the fragrance that stays on my hands
fresh squash
collages
high ceilings
watermelon
If my next step is not a mystery, I am going the wrong way.
Very Grateful for~
God winks
cell phones
a slower pace
cereal for dinner
pillows
fresh peaches
new sheets
a former student with a fond memory
lawn sprinklers
And growth is always a gift — even when trials are the tutor. ~Ann Voskamp
Very Grateful for~
God’s Healing
Lori’s attention to detail
Cassie’s excellent news
a new bicycle trail
sore muscles—(they are working in new ways)
rain
Crtl + Z
leftovers
cello music
“May the world be kind to you, and may your own thoughts be gentle upon yourself.” ~Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Very Grateful for~
God’s healing
mourning doves
honey-spiced chicken
finding the candles
honey from nearby hives
Jeopardy
Ruby playing
our Mother’s Day gathering at my house…(no burned food!) yay!
Belle’s first Mother’s Day…Happy Belated Mother’s Day, Belle!
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago — the second best time is today. ~Old proverb
Very Grateful for~
God’s Shoulder Taps
text messages
seeing the same Bible verse three times in three different places in 24 hours
finally figuring out how to get the sound icon back on the Taskbar
Yukon potatoes
Dr. Suess quotes http://pinterest.com/pin/85990674105320267/
Justin is out of the hospital!
ice cubes
vacuum cleaners
finding more things to clean out
Grace stands in the gaps
And I could feel the carrying — how underneath us all are His everlasting arms…Ann Voskamp
God’s Son
The pretty pink blossoms on our neighbor’s tree
Going to sleep to the sound of rain
Waking up to the sound of rain
The nice lady who delivers the extra paper to our house
A very interesting book: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain
Rachel, on her birthday
Garrett, who read and noticed
My dad, who at 84 years, wants a Facebook page
Let’s give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way. ~Native American Saying
Very Grateful for~
God’s technology
Butter melting on warm English muffins
Copy and paste
how wonderful to be my age and still be working with “paste”
the wish that there was also a “create and paste” key sequence
a nice note from an online student
QR codes—-like little portal surprises!
Amelia’s tenacity despite very bad news
Betty’s successful adventure
Jennifer’s safe business trip
Garrett’s prediction that I will see one coast or another soon
How can you know what is in your heart? Look at your behavior.
There is no better sign of the heart than the life. ~Leroy Eims