1. Scripture study, developing a daily discipline
2. Daily presence of Husband in his chair.
3. Hot coffee in the morning
4. Knowing each morning what I’m eating for dinner that night
5. Electric mattress pad. Luxury!

1. Kings College Choir, Christmas program 2020.
2. Someones foresight to have this recorded earlier in the Year, when Covid restrictions were not in place yet.
3. Radio to listen to it
4. Husband who brought me Hot Cocoa to drink while I worked upstairs.
5. Clean sheets as often as I want them (which is often, I love clean sheets)
6. Limited family to come by tomorrow, in person for dinner
7. Other family to do drive by’s to collect presents and wave kisses
8. Adequate food for tomorrow, enough to share
9. More sheets for my bed than I know what to do with.
10. My mother (long gone) who dragged me to church faithfully my entire childhood…… thank you , Mousie.

i attempted Gluten Free Bread today. failed completely. didn’t rise , just lay in the pan like a gluten free lump.
So my thoughts on failure
1. It happens to everyone, everywhere
2. Will try again tomorrow.
3. Threw out the old, unsuccessful attempt
4. I don’t feel very bad about the experience, it’s all about learning
5. Dinner supplied by my daughter yesterday (roast beef, carrots, potatoes) will be consumed tonight
6. Dinner will have store bought bread!

1. Facebook Portal A Device that allows me to see family and chat with them in real time. Still a Screen, but still rewarding
2. Front Porch Chats…. my daughter brought the kids over a few days ago and they ran to the back to the Swing Set , something new for them. Dad and I
sat on the Porch and daughter sat in the yard , we visited just as if we were in the kitchen.
3. Flag.. put it out every day. Makes me happy to see it swinging
4. Doughnuts .. I made some the other day and dropped some off to the Grandkids. I’m not a baker, but they turned out pretty good!
5. New sheets on the bed…. always makes me happy.

in Ohio, although not mandated by law, we are choosing to socially self isolate for at least 14 days… I went to the Dentist this morning for a much needed procedure, I am grateful for their care. Go back in a month… the future! Something to be hopeful for.
Husband and I have enough food and supplies to last for awhile, and with technology we still maintain contact with family and friends. I even read my grandchildren a bedtime story last night, on the computer!
Not where we want to be. But here we are.
My gratitude list is as follows
1. Computer to write out my feelings and talk to friends
2. Friends of mine still working in the healthcare world.
3. Leadership of our Ship of State. Steady as she goes.
4. Hot coffee in my cup and lunch in my stomach…. many others don’t have either
5. Television and Radio to maintain awareness of the world.

Went for a walk today and saw or heard Grateful for:
1. Airplanes overhead…. transportation and commerce is continuing. Bless those in the air and keep them safe
2. Birds – Nature goes on unabated, apparantly Covid19 doesn’t bother the animals!
3. Greening up of lawns and years flowers poking their head up and out towards the sun
4. Smell of the fresh air is invigorating…I felt well before the walk and felt better still after the walk
5. The feel of God in the world, watching and taking care. Conforting those who are ill, blessing the activities of helping others, receiving and blessing the prayers offered heavenward.

I refuse to submit. I am going out in the world for a walk in my neighborhood every day, despite the weather. I do have a naggy cough, no other symptoms. Feel good. God is in the world and working, despite what others may say. I will trust in Him and go forward.

He is no longer there! Grateful for the empty tomb. Grateful for personal sacrifice. Grateful for Family . Grateful for Church family. Daughter Ill, prayers for healing.

Sitting in my daughter’s house and listening to the house noises. Being welcome bin her home. Knitting, doing scarves for Church. Calming. Missing my husband. He’s home, I’m here with post baby daughter. Husband arriving this weekend for his own visit with family and new baby. Home soon! Thanks you for my blessings.

” If it’s one thing tired mamas want most for their babies it’s sweet sleep!”

Proverbs 3:24 says,

When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

Sleep is needed for our babies to grow and stay healthy. “Lord, I pray for my baby to have sweet sleep,” is a beautiful and simple prayer to pray. And it’s alright to pray for sweet sleep for ourselves, too!”. Tired parents this morning. Baby Rosalind becoming more aware of where she is and who is holding her. Likes her Momma and Daddy the best as it should be. Basia gives her Kisses. Happy Sunday with all my friends and family. Show God in everything you do today!
1. New baby snuggles. 2. Being present for the kids 3. Soft beds and a good night’s sleep. 4. Earl, the dog brother 5. Sunshine