Today in Rememberence of Memorial Day I want to take a moment to

say thank-you to all you have served our country, under

the American Flag

Each day in my Gratitude list is something listed that

if I did not live in this country, if it were not for the men and women

in the past who fought for the freedoms I enjoy today,

I would not be able to list.

So a special thank you to those who have served or are serving in the

United States Armed Forces!

I am truly grateful to you for fighting for the freedoms I enjoy today!

Now for my Gratitude List

1. Quiet mornings where I can watch my baby girls sleep
2. My telephone that keeps me in touch with friends&family I love and adore
3. That I am able to trust my husband without reservation
4. Lazy dayz spent with family
5. The mechanic who is fixing my Mercedes
6. Summer Vacation (only a few more days!)
7. A cup of hot coffee and my husband sitting at the table with me while we chat about things going on in our lives
8. CHOCOLATE CAKE! (really! I enjoy it so I am grateful for it)
9. Having a tempurature control in my house that keeps things from getting too hot or too cold!
10. The smell of a good old fashion American Pot Roast cooking in the crockpot!
    

Sunday May 30, 2010

1. Being able to watch my little guy be so proud of himself for figuring out a toy

2. My Sweetie bringing me coffee in bed

3. Fishing with my husband

4. Spending the day with family at the lake

5. Waking up to a home full of friends and family that are all so special to me

6. Having my quiet time in the morning for prayer

7. Walking on the beach hand in hand with my husband

8. Cleaning house and having all my kids helping

9. Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. KNOWING God provides my every need

10.Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things.

Memorial Day Weekend Gratitude

1. Grateful for the men and women who have given of themselves so we have the freedoms we have in this awesome country!
2. Grateful to live in the USA!
3. Grateful that my family is safe after the incident that happened last night
4. Grateful to have a husband who is so understanding
5. Grateful for my kiddo's
6. Grateful that I don't have to drive to Oregon today
7. Grateful my husband has a job today
8. Grateful that CR is tonight (I need a meeting!)
9. Grateful to have my morning time with God~ a good grounding at the start of my chaotic day
10. Grateful that God really does provide for all of my needs

100 Things

Today I am posting 100 things that I am grateful for, that makes me smile, that give that nice warm fuzzy feeling~ as you read my list think about your own~ do you have 100 things in your life you are grateful for?

1. David
2. Robert
3. Eugene
4. Joshua
5. Katie
6. Elizabeth
7. Allen
8. Tony
9. Jennifer
10. Karen
11. Tim
12. Mary
13. Diane
14. Shelia
15. Dianne
16. Church Friends/Family
17. CR Friends/Family
18. Crossroads Friends/Family
19. Internet Friends
20. "Other" Friends/Family
21. Pedicures
22. Back Message
23. Manicure
24. New Haircut
25. New Hairstyle
26. Lilacs in bloom
27. Jumping in a pile of fall leaves
28. Sledding
29. Building a snowman
30. Sitting on a river bank watching the water go by
31. Laying on my back watching clouds drift by
32. The feel of summer's green grass under bare feet
33. Mud smooshing between wiggly toes
34. Puddle Jumping
35. Chasing the end of the rainbow
36. Walking the river path
37. Falling asleep staring at the stars above
38. The feel of a gentle summer breeze on a warm afternoon
39. Catching snowflakes with my tongue
40. Running after butterflies
41. Watching the geese fly in formation
42. Watching the sparrow build it's nest in the letters of the shopping center stores
43. Listening to the coo of the doves outside my bedroom window
44. The early morning serenade of birds
45. Watching the deer feast on the delectable treats they find in my yard
46. Squirrels scampering up tree trunks
47. Walking through a meadow of buttercups
48. Wading out, socks and shoes off, pant legs rolled up, into the lack~ water lapping as you go
49. The world a kaleidoscope of blooming colors as spring explodes around us
50. Dancing in the rain
51. Feeling my husbands arms around me, knowing I am safe in his arms
52. The butterfly kisses of my little ones
53. The cheerful giggle of a small child
54. A baby's smile
55. One of my children saying "I love you Mom"
56. Waking up to a clean kitchen
57. Watching my son play ball
58. Watching my daughter in her element as she shares with someone about skin or hair care
59. Watching my daughter just explode with pride as she shares what she has learned at school
60. Seeing all my children develop into the amazing people that they are
61. The gentle kisses of my husband on my neck as he whispers he loves me
62. Sitting in the quiet of evening writing and expressing things that are in my head
63. Being able to read
64. Being able to write
65. Being able to hear
66. Being able to touch
67. Being able to taste
68. Being able to feel
69. Being able to smell
70. Being able to enjoy
71. Being able to talk
72. Being able to listen
73. Being able to share
74. Being able to give
75. Being able to accept gifts
76. Being able to walk
77. Being able to run
78. Being able to ride a bike
79. Being able to love
80. Being able to enjoy all that life has to offer
81. New jeans that fit just right
82. Finding that "perfect" bra
83. Shopping with girlfriends
84. Starbucks with the "girls"
85. Celebrating my Recovery
86. Dinner with friends
87. Bible Study with my cherished friends
88. Living in a place where I am free to worship as I chose
89. Living in a time where there are so many luxuries in life
90. Having a car
91. Having a phone
92. Having a computer (because these three things keep me in touch with people I love)
93. Having a heart that can love so much that it hurts~
94. Knowing I live in a world full of miracles that happen everyday
95. Being wildly enthusiastic about just LIVING!
96. Owning not 1, not 2, but even more than 4 Bibles and reading in one every day
97. Knowing that when I read Jeremiah 29:11 in my Bible, it is written to me from God
98. All the experiences, good and bad, that have brought me to this place today
99. God providing for my every need and a whole lot of my wants
100. Knowing that there are so many more things than 100 in my life that I have to be grateful for

If you made down to here... I hope that you can think of at least 100 things in your life to be grateful for. Life is so amazing and wonderful, I hope that you can find time to look at all there is to be grateful for!

When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.


Count your blessings,
name them one by one, Count your blessings,
see what God hath done! Count your blessings,
name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as the days go by.

Count your blessings,
name them one by one, Count your blessings,
see what God hath done! Count your blessings,
name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.


When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings.
Wealth can never buy your reward in heaven,
nor your home on high.

Count your blessings,
name them one by one, Count your blessings,
see what God hath done! Count your blessings,
name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.


So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be disheartened, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.

May 24, 2010

1. My Amazing husband


2. My daughters, who were sunny cheerful this morning!


3. The pretty exotic looking little bird playing in the tree outside my window


4. Waking up and all the dishes are done (Yay KIDS!)


5. Sitting at my computer and watching the deer graze in the neighbors yard


6. Having my son attend church with me


7. Having my best friend go to church with me


8. The possibility of a new and wonderful home for my family


9. Hot showers at dark thirty in the morning


10. The internet~ and the ability it gives me to connect with some amazing and wonderful people!

Oh No! Sunday May 23, 2010

I have forgotten to keep up on this daily *insert sad face* However, I assure you that each and everyday I have taken a moment to think about things in my life I am grateful for~

My friends, my family, my home, its all pretty cool~

Saturday May 15, 2010

"When you wake up in the morning, Pooh," said Piglet at last, "what's the first thing you say to yourself?"
"What's for breakfast?" said Pooh. "What do you say, Piglet?"
"I say, I wonder what's going to happen exciting today?" said Piglet.
Pooh nodded thoughtfully.
"It's the same thing," he said.

Really isn't it? The same thing I mean... What's for breakfast, what's going to happen thats exciting? Because there is so much that really is exciting in the everyday things that happen in our lives. And so much to be grateful for that we tend to take for granted...

Like, have you thought about these things being on a gratitude list?

1. Water coming through pipes when I turn a faucet
2. Lights coming on when I flip a switch
3. My favorite music coming out the radio when I turn the dial
4. The car starting when I turn the key
5. The alarm clock telling me it is time to rise and shine
6. The phone ringing with my brother caling from 500 miles away but sounding like he is right here with me
7. Standing in the shower, HOT water beating down on tired muscles
8. Having the choice of millions of books to read without censorship
9. Being able to attend the church of my choice without fear of government interference
10. Owning a computer with internet access

Thursday May 13, 2010

1. Quiet evenings in the arms of family
2. Spending the morning with dear friends over a cup of coffee
3. My husband waking me up with butterfly kisses
4. My girls getting up and moving without any fussing
5. A smooth start to a great day
6. Technology that allows me to once more have teeth!
7. That few minutes of silence for me to read my bible in the morning
8. My chocolate covered baby boy giving me kisses
9. Having been blessed with a car so that I can help others who have not been so blessed
10. My brother coming home for a visit!

Wednesday May 12, 2010

1. Waking up in the arms of my husband
2. Laying in bed, listening to the birds sing the new day in
3. Having morning coffee with awesome friends!
4. Moments of solitude to listen to God
5. Being able to make a menu plan for my family
6. Hugs from my daughter with a "I'm glad your'e my Mom"
7. Smelling the roses my son got me for Mother's Day
8. Fresh Strawberries with whip cream
9. Blue Skies and Sunshine
10. Knowing God will be with me all day today

(100 things coming later today!)

Tuesday May 11, 2010

Today my list is so much longer than just 10 things! But I will keep it to 10~ because tomorrow I am going to do a 100 things list! Think about it... can you think of 100 things to be grateful for in your life?

1. Living in this amazing place where there is snow in May!
2. Having a relationship with my Father in Heaven
3. A school that celebrates Parents
4. Being a stay-at-home Mom
5. Being able to attend Muffins for Moms with my daughter at her school
6. Playing catch with my son
7. White Chocolate Mocha from StarBucks
8. My daughter playing hairdresser and fixing my hair in the morning
9. Waking up late but aving my girls already getting themselves ready for school
10. Phone calls for amazing friends bright and early in the morning

Monday May 10, 2010

1. Husband


2. Children


3. Birds singing in the morning


4. The aroma of fresh brewed coffee gently urging me out of bed at 5am


5. A fun filled afternoon with friends and family


6. Watching the deer graze in my backyard


7. All the people who have passed through my life, making me who I am today~ because the me of today, well I really am getting to like her a lot.


8. Living in a time when there are so many "conveniences" like electricity, running water, and the internet available to us.


9. Crawling in between the fresh crisp clean line dried sheets to drift off to sleep between


10. Being free to worship my GOD without fear of being jailed or killed because of my beliefs.

Lets Get Started

Welcome to my Gratitude List!

A couple of years ago, in the middle of depression, I was asked to think of 100 things I am thankful or grateful for. 100? Yup 100... Can you think of 100 things you are grateful for? I have kept up with the gratitude list ever since then. Usually just a couple of things before bed and then again a couple of things when I wake up.

But as I sat this morning, I realized that I have fallen out of the habit of writing them down. The spoken or written word has so much more power than just thought. And so I decided, it is time to write them down.

My goal is to do a daily list of 10 things. I know that I am busy and often am easily distracted so I may not be as good at this at first as I would like to be. I am hoping that if I make it part of my morning devotions that it will come easier.

Join me on my journey... and take a minute to think... what are you grateful for today?