Gratitude Journal, Day 30

Gratefully overwhelmed by Grace

Tis the end of 30 days of giving thanks. To be honest, as I drove around today, the air felt fresher, the leaves looked brighter, the mountains appeared more majestic. Is it possible that after 30 days of giving thanks, my vision has improved? Perhaps it is less about beholding the beauty in the world and more about recognizing the giver of all this beauty. To be truly grateful, of every little thing in my life, is to understand that (as Ann Voskamp explains) "All is Grace." To see grace in the sparkle and grime of life, this is what my November journal has taught me.

Gratitude Journal, Day 29

"Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul."

St Augustine

Completely grateful for LOVE

For the man I love told me, " I crave the pursuit of God, not just for myself but so i can share God with others."

He is truly an amazing person and I am blessed!

Gratitude Journal, Day 28

My job has been a big blessing this year, but what I am most grateful for is returning home from work to:

1) find remnants in the front lawn of a great baseball game,

2) hear dance music from Christian hip-hop artist, Lacrae pumping loud through the windows of our home, and

3) find my two boys having a blast with their incredible dad on the trampoline.

Here's to counting your blessings

Gratitude Journal, Day 27

Grateful for all that is to come this Christmas season!

Here's to counting your blessings

Gratitude Journal, Day 26

Grateful for the perfect, distraction-free (Facebook-free) day!

Here's to counting your blessings

Gratitude Journal, Days 24 & 25

Happy Thanksgiving

Gratitude Journal, Day 23

Today I am thankful for:

Bible study (BSF)

and

Baking (with my son)

and for my husband, who came to my aid when the smoke billowed out of the oven and Caeden said, "Mom, i think we need a chimney." No permanent damage done, thank God.

Here's to counting your blessings

Gratitude Journal, Day 22

Extremely thankful for mi familia

Here's to counting your blessings

Gratitude Journal, Day 21

Grateful for Books.

Specifically, my new book which came in the mail today.

Here's to counting your blessings

Gratitude Journal, Day 20

Grateful for some genuine gal pals.

(even though we all look like zombies from my iphone photo)

Here's to counting your blessings