On Friday our Lenten Daily Challenge was to list 10 of the less usual things we are grateful for. Whenever we make a gratitude list we always first remember our family, friends, home, etc. But it's fun to dig a little deeper. And when we do, we find that there is so much in our world and in our lives to be grateful for.
Friday night I got together with several other people to prepare a newsetter for mailing. There were about 1400 of them. One person, who had the job of applying the stamp, remarked that she was thankful for sticky stamps that don't have to be licked! Anyone who has ever done it the old fashioned way can relate to that!
What are some of the simple things in life that you are grateful for? Some of mine:
- a camera on my phone... especially when the grandkids are around
- warm fuzzy socks with non-skid dots on the feet to wear arounnd the house on a cold day
- a baby's laughter
- crayons and coloring books... try it if you haven't in a while... relaxing and soothing to the soul.
- indoor plumbing... I really respect my great grandparents and older generations for managing without it!
- Police officers... can you imagine what life would be like without them?
- books... actual or digital
- DVD players and being able to watch favorite movies as often as I like
- home made soup
- sunshine after a cloudy day
Father,
Help me to remember to be grateful even for the little things in life. So often I don't notice them until they ar not there. Thank you for all my blessings, great and small. Amen.
Joys: See above!
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