...a few more entries in my gratefulness journal...
45) a holiday to rest
46) the smooth, worn wooded armrests of my antique chair
47) the ability to nap on Sundays
48) grace abundant to worship in the pain
49) God's extravagant grace to pull two hurting and desperate men to Himself right in the midst of their sin
50) fresh, bright green paint on our garbage shed
51) feather-like, wispy clouds on a background of bright blue
52) an amazingly-timed Coaching Workshop
53) fresh dates in season
54) the camera lens I want at half price
55) a small boy's belly laugh, so intense that he can't get up off the floor!
56) the boy's adoring look at his mom as she patiently teaches him
57) a friend and co-worker that is deeply passionate about helping families
58) fallen, yellowed leaves laying strewn on the sidewalk
59) dancing curly fries star in a McDonald's commercial on the bus make me smile!
60) the ability to laugh at myself as I try to get on the bus with my umbrella open!
61) evening discounts at the fruit market
62) after really bad allergies all day and a stuffed up nose all night, I awoke feeling great!
63) homemade caramel
64) yummy star-shaped bagels and enough to bless friends with them too :)
65) clean public restrooms and the opportunity to thank the lady that cleaned them
66) great purchases, amazing finds, friendly shop owners
67) planning a Developmental Screening Day!
68) the softness of my green wool sweater
69) the chirping of a pet cricket in the seat behind me on the bus