Monday, November 21, 2011

Gratefulness: 69 and counting...

...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