Grace Was Given

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-05-07T20:39:00.002-05:00

1. The gift of laughter.

2. Quaker Mini-Delights Chocolate Drizzle snacks.

3. Finding old Nancy Drew books for $2.50 each at the used book store for our collection.

4. Listening to worship songs on the way to work.

5. The joy of watching our teen girls read through their baby books.

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-04-27T18:27:00.003-05:00

1. Having the windows open and hearing the birds sing.

2. Two visits this week by a mallard duck husband and wife who enjoyed a lovely buffet of dropped birdseed under the birdfeeder.

3. My new job.

4. The girls pitching in so readily to help start supper and take care of the dogs before I get home.

5. Being able to pay for church camp for them both. It will be the first time either of them have been to church camp.

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-04-17T09:54:00.003-05:00

1. Spending some much-needed alone time with my best friend, and husband, Brad.

2. Doing my nails and feeling pretty.

3. Skirt weather is here!

4. New job opportunity to explore.

5. Companies, like GelaSkins, with awesome customer service.

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-04-16T09:36:00.004-05:00

1. My baby, Ashley, is 13 today!

2. God's protection and guidance in raising our daughters.

3. A wonderful, fun concert last night with our family.

4. Taking a surprise lunch (cupcake included) to Ashley for lunch at school today.

5. Learning to like my body as I get older.

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-04-15T08:10:00.002-05:00

1. Creativity in coming up with meals that don't involve eating out or a trip to the grocery store.

2. Bon Jovi concert tonight!

3. Taxes are done and we're getting a refund.

4. Fixing a broken toilet flapper all by myself.

5. A lovely spring day with temperatures perfect to open the windows in the house.

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-04-10T10:28:00.003-05:00

1. Favorite authors, like Anne Ortlund, who have discipled me from books for so many years, and whose words are an ever-faithful reminder of all God has in store for my life.

2. Having a husband who is still crazy about me after all these years.

3. Finding the grace to deal with a minor teen crisis (an overdrawn checking account) without getting upset.

4. My iPhone! I'm still in love with it!

5. Being faithful in "shining my sink" every night lately even when I haven't wanted to.

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-04-04T09:40:00.002-05:00

1. Forcing myself to find things I'm grateful for and discovering all of the blessings I take for granted.

2. A day off from keywording photographs for our business.

3. Paying off more debt today.

4. Old black and white movies - I watched Mrs. Miniver yesterday.

5. Snuggling close in bed to the person I love most in this world.

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-04-01T13:15:00.002-05:00

1. Magazines!

2. Finding a much-needed "new" pair of slacks at the thrift store for $5.

3. Using the food on hand to make my weekly menu, filled with healthy, yummy dishes.

4. Learning how the sport of Cricket works, by watching Rick Steve's Europe.

5. God's continual blessings in my life.

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-03-31T07:42:00.003-05:00

1. That I'm awake and alert despite not getting much sleep last night.

2. Knowing we are neighbors who others will turn to in case of an emergency.

3. God protecting us from the storms last night.

4. Half of supper is already prepared for tonight and just needs to be warmed up.

5. Sharing my life story yesterday in Sunday School and letting others know the wonders God can do.

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-03-26T08:43:00.002-05:00

1. That it smells like Spring outside!

2. The quiet of the morning after everyone leaves for work and school, the dogs are fed, the television is turned off and all I hear is silence, and occasionally the voice of God, if I listen intently within my soul.

3. Reflecting on all God has done in my life as I prepare the story of my faith journey to share in Sunday School this week.

4. Wheatberry Salad waiting for me in the fridge for lunch (with a piece of fruit).

5. Getting the ironing done!

Today I'm Thankful For

2008-03-25T20:38:00.002-05:00

1. Songs that minister to me, like this one.

2. Attending my daughter's Spanish Honor Society induction ceremony tonight.

3. Seeing lots of dead weeds in my yard after having it sprayed for pre-emergent ickies in February.

4. Being able to return cosmetics, to CVS, that don't work for me.

5. Friends that keep me in check when my 'tude turns rude.

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-03-24T08:05:00.001-05:00

1. A wonderful Easter Sunday filled with reminders of all God has done for me.

2. My glorious, yet slightly tiring, day at the spa on Saturday - all day!

3. My new hairdo that is a stretch for my comfort zone but seems to get lots of compliments.

4. Diligently washing the dishes this morning before doing anything else! Feels good to have that out of the way.

5. The opportunity to have lunch with my husband today.

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-03-21T08:23:00.002-05:00

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-03-20T09:55:00.002-05:00

1. A new personal journey begins today - to develop self-discipline and find balance in my life.

2. Trying new goods - today's adventure is blood oranges! I have seen these on television for several years but have waited a long time for them to arrive in our grocery stores!

3. The first day of Spring has finally arrived!

4. Looking forward to yard work and barbecuing!

5. Feeling pretty and finally believing I actually am.

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-03-18T09:43:00.003-05:00

1. Our house is cleaner thanks to a day of very hard work yesterday by the girls! They washed curtains, swept, mopped, dusted, washed some laundry, cleaned bathrooms, vacuumed and much more! Thank you girls!

2. Finding a great set of floor lamps to replace my living room table lamps that were resembling the Tower of Pisa. Even better? I resisted the urge to buy the first thing I saw and waited, shopping around until I found a great lamp at a great price. The two lamps, plus shades were $60 for both!

3. A rainy day like today.

4. Yummy tuna casserole for supper last night.

5. Changing up my blog page.

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-03-17T09:50:00.004-05:00

1. Spending the week, at home, with my girls for Spring Break.

2. Giving them a list of household chores to keep them busy, and to help ease my load.

3. A week of menus planned; groceries bought and stocked.

4. Putting the screen door back together after rescuing a tool that had dropped under the porch.

5. Being abnormal enough (some people call it creative or resourceful) to realize that a pair of kitchen tongs would reach the aforementioned tool.

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-03-12T08:09:00.003-05:00

1. The people who pick up our trash every Wednesday.

2. Daughters who willingly, and voluntarily step up to help out when young moms have their hands full at church.

3. Bagels and strawberry cream cheese.

4. Brad, who works so hard so I don't have to work outside the home right now.

5. Suddenly having some ideas for organizational processes in the office.

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-03-11T11:34:00.003-05:00

1. Showers, whether from the heavens, or a pipe in the bathroom.

2. Telling myself no when tempted to spend unnecessarily.

3. Pink slippers and/or pink fuzzy socks to keep my toes toasty!

4. Spring is nearer!

5. Healthy meal cookbooks that make it easy for me to make nutritious food everyone enjoys.

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-03-05T13:15:00.003-06:00

1. Taxes are done and filed for another year!

2. We weren't hijacked by the IRS or the State of Oklahoma this year! In fact they were pretty nice to us this year.

3. Encouraging and praying for a friend through a tough time.

4. New office gear to get me organized (or at least fake it really well).

5. Being my husband's helpmate.

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-03-04T08:34:00.002-06:00

1. Still being able to walk today after my trip to the gym yesterday.

2. Planning a week of healthy meals.

3. A hot cup of tea to soothe me.

4. Miss Read books from the library.

5. Spring is almost here!

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-02-28T12:23:00.003-06:00

1. Working in an office with wonderful, loving co-workers like the one above.

2. Bean burritos.

3. Calculators on computers and cell phones - what a wonderful thing!

4. Knowing what I'm making for supper before the "witching hour" arrives.

5. Not buying the first thing I see on my quest to find new lamps for our living room. I've been taking my time, visiting various stores and browsing for the thing that catches my attention the most. So far, no new lamps and that's okay.

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-02-27T21:11:00.002-06:00

1. All of the collected garage sale stuff I've been storing has been taken to the church for the sale on Saturday.

2. Having the floor in my bedroom back being visible again!

3. Hanging out with my daughter and her friend at Panera for a few minutes.

4. Encouraging messages from people who are praying for me.

5. Gadgets - like iPhones!

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-02-26T08:51:00.002-06:00

1. Lunch with my pastor's wife today.

2. Quiet introspection that prompts me to pray about things that are bothering me.

3. A God that hears me and answers.

4. Watching my daughter receive an Honor Society and Honor Roll award last night.

5. Having smart, lovely, kind and fun daughters and being amazed that God allows me to be their mom despite my shortcomings.

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-02-22T11:24:00.002-06:00

1. Another surprise from Brad last night - 4 tickets to see Bon Jovi in concert on April 15!

2. Loving someone beyond what you think is possible.

3. Orange juice - refreshing and sweet.

3. Having a menu plan for the week.

4. It's Friday again already!

5. Thinking about Spring.

Today I'm thankful for...

2008-02-21T09:13:00.003-06:00

1. A free resource through my church for financial advice and counseling.

2. The smell of a roast in the crockpot.

3. God protecting my husband yesterday through a scary traffic situation.

4. Blogging in my jammies.

5. Bon Jovi - easy on the ears and the eyes.

Today I'm thankful for...

2008-02-15T08:53:00.002-06:00

1. An awesome Valentine's Day/Birthday gift from Brad!

2. A free resource through my church for financial counseling and advice.

3. The increasing joy of paying off debts.

4. Learning from my past mistakes.

5. Being loved by God and knowing He is constantly teaching me new things.

Today I'm thankful for...

2008-02-14T08:56:00.003-06:00

1. The fun of wearing red on Valentine's Day.

2. Giving gifts to the people I love.

3. Good chats with my pastor.

4. A lovely supper every Wednesday at church where $7 feeds my entire family of 4 a very yummy and complete meal that I didn't have to cook.

5. God's amazing provision.

Today I'm thankful for...

2008-02-12T17:46:00.000-06:00

1. Waiting on a surprise from Brad for my birthday/Valentine's Day.

2. A good client meeting with more work for our business.

3. Receiving a swap package from an online friend from Sweden, filled with lovely goodies.

4. Seeing an old friend from high school today.

5. Getting laundry done for the week.

Today I'm thankful for...

2008-02-09T07:22:00.001-06:00

1. Surprising my husband with a little romance this morning without expecting anything in return.

2. Fixing breakfast for my family while wearing my jammies.

3. Making my own caramel lattes for less than half the cost of Starbucks and not having to leave my kitchen, or my fuzzy pink robe behind.

4. Going to a baby shower this afternoon with my youngest daughter.

5. That my oldest daughter had a peaceful night's sleep, thanks to being medicated, despite her not feeling well at all. She's got the crud that's going around, so please pray for her health and the health of all of us in the family.

Today I'm thankful for...

2008-02-08T09:45:00.000-06:00

1. Picking up my husband's Valentine's gift today that I ordered last week.

2. Knowing he's going to love it!

3. Leftover creamy mac and cheese for lunch

4. Cleaning some icky grimy mold off the window in my daughters' room.

5. Increasing my daily water intake.

Today I'm thankful for...

2008-02-07T14:30:00.000-06:00

1. Girl Scout Thin Mints!

2. Taking a trip to the bank with the dogs, who were delighted when the bank service person sent a dog cookie for each of them through the bank drawer.

3. Checking items off of my to-do list that have been put off for far too long.

4. Cleaning the vent hood over my stove with good old fashioned baking soda and water, and seeing a huge difference. Beats the other commercial cleaners that haven't been able to budge the grease stains.

5. Listening to all of the lovely accents on BBC America.

Today I'm thankful for...

2008-02-05T16:38:00.000-06:00

1. The opportunity to take a nap when I don't feel well.

2. Supper of chili pulled from the freezer and a fresh batch of cornbread.

3. Thinking ahead weeks ago and making that extra batch of chili for "such a time as this".

4. Soft rain falling on the roof all day long.

5. Handmade Valentine's Day cards in my mailbox.

Today I'm thankful for...

2008-01-30T09:53:00.001-06:00

1. My 12-year-old sickling finally felt well enough to go back to school today.

2. Connecting with old friends from high school after 19 years.

3. Discovering these friends live in the same town as me!

4. A 40% off coupon to Borders or Waldenbooks!

5. Keeping up with my friends through their wonderful blogs.

Today I'm thankful for...

2008-01-29T10:22:00.000-06:00

1. Little House on the Prairie reruns.

2. Creamy macaroni & cheese.

3. Martha Stewart's recipe for New York Style Cheesecake.

4. CVS deals.

5. Being able to stay home with my sick daughter today.

Today I'm thankful for...

2008-01-28T10:00:00.000-06:00

1. A successful evening tea for the ladies ministry on Friday night.

2. God giving me the words to share for a devotional about friendship and tea.

3. For a husband who is as committed to me as I am to him.

4. Knowing that God brought my marriage together, and that He keeps us together.

5. Being married to my best friend in the entire world.

Today I'm thankful for...

2008-01-24T13:17:00.001-06:00

1. Essential oil burners that leave the house smelling lovely all day long.

2. Making an effort to do some housecleaning while I have the motivation.

3. A free upgrade for being a good cable company customer!

4. Going nowhere outside the house today, and being content with that.

5. Having a family where everyone is funny and laughing together - a lot.

Today I'm thankful for...

2008-01-22T14:52:00.000-06:00

1. Get the correct video card replaced in our recently repaired computer (they put the wrong one in) today while I waited.

2. The fun of watching a pug chase his tail and actually catch it.

3. Getting a mountain of dishes washed in good time last night.

4. A healthy supper around the table with my family.

5. Lotion for my dry hands.

Today I'm thankful for...

2008-01-21T14:47:00.001-06:00

1. Finding a lost client check that proves I'm not losing my mind.

2. A business dividend that will pay off 2 of our credit cards!

3. Finding an accompaniment track for the song I really want to sing
at church in a few weeks.

4. Knowing that God will be with me when I sing and will help me
overcome any apprehension I feel.

5. A fun trip to the grocery store with my family. My husband only goes
shopping with us about once or twice a year, but when he does it's always
fun.

Today I'm thankful for...

2008-01-18T09:23:00.001-06:00

1. Getting the W-2s and W-3 for our company printed and one.

2. Having a very nice accountant that I can bug from time to time when I feel
overwhelmed and in the dark about our country's tax laws.

3. A little doggy boy who still loves me even after being falsley accused of pottying
on the floor, spending time out in a crate. The truth was, which I discovered after the fact, that it was his doggy sister who actually knocked over a small glass of juice instead. Sorry Sammer!

4. Ironing 4 garments from my ironing pile last night - they actually look ironed too! Love my new iron!

5. God's wisdom, freely given upon my request, that helped me say no to an invitation to facilitate a class at church. I knew I was not to teach it, because the topic is one of my biggest struggles and I felt it would be hypocritical of me to teach when I don't live it out regularly.

Today I'm thankful for...

2008-01-16T10:14:00.000-06:00

1. Birds singing as they fly across the sky.

2. Modern medicine that allows me to get rid of pain quickly.

3. Chipping away at large tasks, like decluttering or setting up filing systems, one small bit at a time.

4. My husband loves his new job and truly seems happier.

5. Having a weekly menu and grocery list prepared by someone else for me, straight from a book, or two, about healthy cooking. All I had to do was print it and take it to the grocery store! Now that's a good thing.

Today

2008-01-14T09:38:00.001-06:00

1. Planning ahead and making several meals at once, plus two for the freezer.

2. Spending the weekend with my family.

3. Developing new friendships.

4. Looking forward to lunch with a new friend at my favorite tea room this week.

5. Finding much-needed new clothes at incredible prices at Kohl's clearance sale this weekend.

Today I'm Thankful For...

2008-01-07T09:55:00.001-06:00

1. A 75 degree weather weekend in the middle of January!

2. Lunch with a wise woman who, years ago, helped heal my heart and shape my future.

3. Funny jokes that make me laugh.

4. Communion Sunday yesterday at church - and feeling especially close to God while I help lead worship.

5. Singing.

Today I'm thankful for...

2008-01-04T10:01:00.000-06:00

...$7 more left on my Starbucks gift card so I can get a Caramel Latte this morning when I go on errands.

...cooking and eating a new dish last night, and no one complaining about it. I made Eggplant Parmesan which was tasty. I didn't care for the sauce, but the eggplant itself was delicious. Even my husband liked it okay.

...creative inspiration from other bloggers.

...being able to buy little things occasionally for those I love without worrying about the expense all the time.

...finding a shoe repair shop that is repairing the handle on my favorite purse for just $5.

Today I'm thankful for...

2008-01-03T08:21:00.000-06:00

...filling out health insurance paperwork last night for our family. Peter's new job covers all of us 100% - that means health insurance for the first time in 5 years and no premiums, just co-pays, deductibles and prescription co-pays. YAYYYY!!

...the wonders of the internet.

...yummy, creamy tuna casserole on a cold night.

...cute calenders like this one by Susan Branch that I have on my wall for 2008.

...visits to the library.

Jan. 2

2008-01-02T09:06:00.000-06:00

1. Thankful for a new year of life.

2. Thankful that I've kept up with the dishes and kept the kitchen looking tidy all week - perhaps a new habit is developing.

3. Thankful for the changes I made in the bedroom and that I can now sit at my desk.

4. Thankful for the eyes I have that can read all of the wonderful books in my new library corner
area of the bedroom.

5. Thankful for the 10 days of rest and relaxation that have made me ready to get back to my new schedule.

Monday's Momentos

2007-12-17T07:58:00.002-06:00

1. The sun came out yesterday and today!

2. Starting a week off with a productive Monday morning so far. It's nearly 8 am and I've had breakfast, taken my vitamin, done my daily devotional time with God, washed the dishes from last night's supper and this morning's breakfast, and am nearly done with 2 loads of laundry. Now I'm off to dress and get cracking on today's work.

3. Spending time laughing and talking as a family.

4. Rearranging my curio and china cabinet so that my Grandma's china has a new place to live rather than wrapped up in newspaper, sitting in a box in the living room.

5. Lists of things - to-do lists, wish lists, gratitude lists.

Monday's Momentos

2007-12-17T07:58:00.001-06:00

Monday Momentos

2007-12-10T09:06:00.000-06:00

1. Being iced in my cozy, warm home with my family since yesterday.

2. Still having power to stay warm.

3. Fresh Cranberry Orange Scones

4. Discovering a new author I really enjoy reading.

5. Wearing my jammies for 2 days straight.

Friday's Favored

2007-12-07T10:35:00.001-06:00

1. Kleenex!

2. Faithful friends/readers who check up on me when I don't come up for air after too long.

3. My body waiting to get a cold until I can work from home and take an occasional cat nap on the couch with two pugs curled up on my lap to keep me warm.

4. Cherry cobbler

5. Wearing my robe over my clothes because I can.

Monday's Momentos

2007-12-03T08:50:00.000-06:00

1. A new job, working at home.

2. Moving is finished!

3. Time spent in quiet solitude with God, reading the Bible and writing in my journal.

4. Fabulous old movies on the television while I work - this morning it's 1956's The Opposite Sex.

5. The first Christmas present of the season purchased last night.

Tuesday's Treasures

2007-11-27T11:40:00.000-06:00

1. Free moving boxes (the above picture does not reflect our actual stock of boxes) from our favorite printer in town.

2. Slightly warmer temperatures today that makes the day much more pleasant.

3. Silk plants that bring a touch of green "life" to a room without worrying about whether they'll die.

4. The fun of making a Christmas wish list.

5. The even greater joy that comes from picking out gifts for a less fortunate family and making their Christmas a little brighter.

Monday's Momentos

2007-11-26T07:39:00.001-06:00

1.The first snow of the season, on Thanksgiving weekend. Watching the delight of our 2 nephews, visiting from Houston as they experienced snow for the 3rd time in their 10-year-old lives.

2. Pink cashmere mock-neck sweater found at Goodwill for $2.99, now dry-cleaned and keeping me toasty warm.

3. Having fun last night with my two daughters as we attempted to learn Belly Dancing while watching a new "exercise" show on FitTV called Shimmy. It's a great workout and so much fun!

4. An ever-increasingly empty office, devoid of most furniture and everything in boxes, signifying the beginning of something new.

5. My brand-new niece, Crystal, born on Thanksgiving Day.

Wednesday's Wonders

2007-11-21T07:36:00.001-06:00

1. A turkey that thawed in time to be brined overnight and roasted to perfection tomorrow.

2. Experts - people who know more than I do about topics I need to know more about.

3. Having my daughters here today at the office to help me finish up with packing the office things into boxes.

4. Taking my husband out for a belated office birthday lunch today.

5. Turkey and dressing and pie, oh my! We get a double Thanksgiving this week. Tomorrow is our own celebration meal at home and then on Friday is the one with my husband's family.

Friday's Favored

2007-11-16T07:33:00.000-06:00

1. My great state is 100 years old today! I'm proud that my ancestors were here on Land Run Day back in 1889, and were here when Oklahoma became the 46th official state in 1907.

2. Thankful for friends who are faithful and show their love in ways I often don't deserve.

3. A fun family evening spent eating at a new locally-owned restaurant, eating, laughing and enjoying each other's company.

4. Sending my oldest daughter to her first church youth conference - knowing God will watch over her, and praying He touches her in a special way this weekend.

5. A husband who is still handsome after 15 years.

Wednesday's Wonders

2007-11-14T07:34:00.000-06:00

1. One sweet little pug boy who listened to his mommy when she said to stop, even though he really wanted to run after the strange dog in our yard (he initially started running toward the dog, and when I said his name, he instantly stopped and looked at me, which is highly unusual).

2. Hors d'oeuvres/snacks for supper instead of a heavy meal.

3. Smelling a cologne on a man walking by and instantly thinking of my husband, and knowing that scent would smell terrific on him.

4. Despite having to climb 7 flights of stairs this morning at 7 am to get to my office (all 3 elevators were stuck), I can still walk across the room and breathe clean air.

5. Office supplies stores and the treasures they behold.

Tuesday's Treasures

2007-11-13T08:09:00.000-06:00

1. My slowcooker that makes meal-time easier and the house smell wonderful when we walk in from a long day.

2. Days that grow dark sooner and give me an excuse to get ready for bed earlier than normal, without any excuse.

3. Waking up, knowing the sink is not full of dirty dishes and the house is fairly straightened.

4. A husband who isn't picky about the decor of our home and loves a cozy-feeling house (even if, by my definition, sometimes it seems cramped and cluttered) and knows that the people who live there are more important than the fact that our home will never even come close to measuring up to decorating magazine standards.

5. Daughters who gets cozy and giggly just talking about the tradition of holidays.

Saturday's Specials

2007-11-10T19:01:00.000-06:00

1. Taking a nap on the couch with the windows open and a lovely breeze blowing through.

2. Youth group trips to encourage my girls' faith journeys.

3. The Fed Ex man showing up at my house with a package I won in the Fall Ya'll Bloggy Giveaway!!

4. Lip balm in pretty colors to add a tint of beauty to my softened lips.

5. Knowing I'm not alone in my struggles because God sends friends here and in the bloggy world who understand exactly what I'm going through.

Friday's Favored

2007-11-09T07:13:00.000-06:00

1. Modern medical science that provides things like ibuprofen to soothe a migraine headache threatening to make my head explode at 1 a.m.

2. Comfort food like mashed potatoes.

3. Thrift stores where I can find beautiful, expensive clothing for ridiculously low prices.

4. Finishing a mountain of ironing so that I can actually see the top of my dresser.

5. Possessing the power to change things about myself with God's help; things like my poor self-image, bad thought patterns and habits.

Thursday's Thanks

2007-11-08T08:11:00.000-06:00

1. The continual stretching, thought-provoking, probing way my spirit and soul grows because of people God has brought into my life; people like Peter (my husband), and his brother, who question the status quo, in search of something deeper.

2. Old black and white movies on AMC.

3. 3 dogs settled near me, enjoying their morning nap.

4. Microfiber cloths that help pick up the constant supply of hair from the 3 dogs.

5. Seeing progress in our battle to get out of debt.

Wednesday's Wonders

2007-11-07T08:02:00.000-06:00

1. Rose-scented soap that makes me feel feminine and pretty every time I shower.

2. The endless horizon, in my part of Oklahoma, that lets me see my destination long before I get there, and provides a beautiful backdrop for stunning sunrises and sunsets. (For some truly awesome photos of Oklahoma, visit one of my favorite stock photo websites here.)

3. Cinnamon cake donuts and double mocha cappuccinos.

4. A new blog discovery - filled with helpful information, funny insights and pure inspiration.

5. Quickly finding shelves for storage in the closet of our bedroom turned office, and discovering that they are not only the perfect size, but also very inexpensive - always a welcome surprise!

Tuesday's Treasures

2007-11-06T06:56:00.001-06:00

1. People in far away countries who pick tiny leaves so I can drink hot tea every day for breakfast.

2. Fun evenings spent as a family, talking, laughing and enjoying each other's company.

3. Radio stations that play great 80s music and make the commute to work fun.

4. A faithful husband, who loves me and stays by my side, supporting me, encouraging me, and being my iron that sharpens iron.

5. Pink cell phones that store my music library for a moment of melodic bliss.

Welcome

2007-11-05T12:31:00.000-06:00

Welcome to my gratitude journal, and thank you for stopping by. I started this blog to bring a focus on the things I have to be thankful for. I've been inspired by fellow bloggers like Ann from Holy Experience and Tracy from An Abundance of Blessings. They are both so mindful of gratitude. I was too, at one time, but life and my own rebellious ways, has led me to become a complainer, always looking for what I don't have, and forgetting what I am blessed with abundantly. This is a deliberate act to change my ways, and become grateful once again. May you be inspired to find the blessings in your own life and become thankful.