I have realized of late that I have been neglecting my spiritual discipline of thanksgiving. It's not Monday (my former usual day), but tonight I feel the need to put down in writing some things that I am most grateful for.
419. The newest Rose baby's approaching due date
420. My husband who never rolls his eyes at me
421. Snuggles with Ian and Emma
422. Riding lessons for the girls
423. Inexpensive antibiotics
424. Peas springing up in the garden
425. Getting to eat nearly every meal every day with the whole family
426. The success at the end of the year for my highschooler
427. Dishwashers
428. Whatever job God has waiting for Rob
429. Cool early mornings
430. The energy to complete one task this morning
431. The desire once again to say "Thank you."
432. A long talk with a dear friend
It's good to be back.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Monday, November 2, 2009
Monday, Monday...
So, I have my list in front of me, the list I've been keeping all week to remember what I'm thankful for. And I can't, for the life of me, decide how to start this post. I'm not feeling very thankful right at this moment. I guess this is why it's a spiritual discipline. You do this whether you feel like it or not. Kind of like love. That actually leads me to the first thing that I'm thankful for:
11. My husband's willingness to work on our marriage, even when he doesn't think that anything's the matter.
12. Fresh-baked goods, particularly the pumpkin scones my daughters made.
13. The baby saying, "Mama" for the first time.
14. Ian feeding himself.
15. Emma's incredible abilities at gymnastics.
16. David's bully leaving gymnastics class. (Thank you, Lord, for that answer to prayer.)
17. Fresh milk from the creamery.
18. Story time at our library and the sweet friends we're making there.
19. Ian making us laugh. On purpose.
20. Baking Day with my girls.
21. Shoes on my children's feet.
22. Learning a new language.
23. And finally, a moment alone.
I find that I have many things to be grateful for, not the least of which is my ability to be grateful. Thank you, Lord.
11. My husband's willingness to work on our marriage, even when he doesn't think that anything's the matter.
12. Fresh-baked goods, particularly the pumpkin scones my daughters made.
13. The baby saying, "Mama" for the first time.
14. Ian feeding himself.
15. Emma's incredible abilities at gymnastics.
16. David's bully leaving gymnastics class. (Thank you, Lord, for that answer to prayer.)
17. Fresh milk from the creamery.
18. Story time at our library and the sweet friends we're making there.
19. Ian making us laugh. On purpose.
20. Baking Day with my girls.
21. Shoes on my children's feet.
23. And finally, a moment alone.
I find that I have many things to be grateful for, not the least of which is my ability to be grateful. Thank you, Lord.
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