Counting the Blessings...

I am really not planning on turning the blog into a "gratitude only" blog.  Nor do I want it to be a "post once a month" blog. Life has just been extra busy, extra tough, extra challenging. When I finally get a minute to st down, I seem to fall asleep. :)  Maybe with spring break coming up next week, I can catch up on reading and writing blogs...

But since I have just a few extra moments of energy left, I thought I would catch up on some of gratitudes for the past few weeks.  Trust me, I will only share a small portion.

I am grateful for...

• watching my former students (now first graders) perform in their Dr. Seuss program
• a cold Coke after a long day
• reading a Bible verse at just the right time
• a husband who goes to the grocery store for me in the snow
• the legacy of my grandparents
• dancing freely around my bedroom to my favorite songs
• afternoon naps
• the friendship of co-workers
• a peanut butter chocolate shake made by Child 2
• seat warmers in my van
• watching Child 4 crack open eggs for dinner
• waking up with the dog stretched out next to me
• a snow-covered lawn
• late breakfasts
• new recipes
• the prayers of friends for my children (and me)
• a snow day with my husband
• yoga pants
• Scripture cards
• sunshine
• the Psalms
• a day in the woods
• a butterfly
• a partial rainbow in the sky
• waterfalls
• large icicles hanging next to a waterfall
• large boulders
• a new friend
• an encouraging e-mail
• reminders of God in the hard times
• a surprise cupcake from my love
• Chocolate peanut butter ice cream (Haagen Dazs)
• late night shopping with my children
• time to talk to my mom (rare)
• snacks in the lounge
• watching birds play in a puddle
• the messages on our new message board (at home)
• the gift of Google maps
• friends who take pictures for me when I can't be there
• a surprise McDonald's Coke from a co-worker/friend
• three days of peace
• mercy and grace
• bunnies hopping across the lawn
• the sound of tree frogs
• the opportunity to serve others
• a friend who truly understands
• beauty from ashes
• lobster tails dipped in butter
• new devotion books
• the sweet spirit of a child
• renewed friendships
• parents with generous hearts
• cooking time with child 3
• a work out in a light rain
• the trees budding
• a husband who gets up early to fill my car up when my gas light is on

So...what are you grateful for today?

Reba