Friday, April 29, 2011

Expressing Gratitude

Lately I've been struggling some -- for a variety reasons, about a variety of things.  I'm working on finding peace, and living there.  I know I am blessed, and I hesitate to complain about anything.  Still, though, sometimes I feel dispirited.  In response to this, I've decided to put more focus on the things for which I am thankful.  So... I hereby declare Fridays as the days when I express my gratitude.  I would love to hear from you, too, if you'd like to share your own gratitude list!

1. Sunday was Easter, so above all else this week, I have to say that I'm truly thankful that God sent his Son to earth to live among us and die for us!  That sacrifice is one for which I will never be deserving, but will always be grateful!

2. Also regarding Easter, I'm very thankful for a day spent with family and dear friends.  My brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Ann, are amazingly generous hosts, and continually show love to my family and me! Spending time with the Schmidts and the Valentins is a blessing all its own!

3. Monday, Gary took me to lunch!  Mary was at the sitter, so we enjoyed some time to talk in the middle of the day.  I sure like him a lot!! :)

3. This week I was so thankful to see the sun on Thursday, after so many days in a row of rain.  Thursday evening we saw a rainbow, and Gregory said, "That rainbow is a promise from God."

5. Mary and I had a tea party this morning and watched the Royal Wedding!  The significance was lost on her, but she enjoyed the scones I made and the water she drank from her Cinderella tea set.  I dressed her in a dress for the occasion, and when I put it on her, she said, "I think I'm a princess."  She's so smart! :)

And, of course, I'll always be grateful for these cutie-patooties (but please don't tell Gregory I called him that!!):

Ruthie, Mary and Gregory

2 comments:

  1. Not sure if you've read "One Thousand Gifts" by Ann Voskamp. I'm only on pg 70 but so far it has been very good book about thankfulness.

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  2. That is so funny...I was going to mention "One Thousand Gifts" too...ALL ABOUT GRATITUDE. I highly recommend it. In fact, I thought about sending it to all my Luzader friends this year for their 40th! Alas, my discretionary funds are on hold...Jack lost his job a few weeks ago, and we are daily practicing gratitude, but has not been easy. Good, yes, oh yes, but not easy.
    I have heard it said that gratitude/thankfulness is the antidote for most troubles. I think I might have to agree. Blessings on this journey of gratitude!!! :-)
    (And go read that book!!! I think you will like it, Laur!!!)
    Luv, Jinny

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