Because I know some of you probably read my updates on google reader and never get to see the things on my sidebar, tonight I am posting the list I have compiled on my sidebar in the month of November.
Out of my experience this past year of spending a lot of time with my dad at doctor visits and then helping to care for him before he left this earth, I have decided that a grateful spirit is one of the most attractive character traits a human being can possess. In the most difficult moments of my dad's life, it was still a joy to be with him because of his unquenchable grateful heart. I am challenged to learn from his example.
This Thanksgiving month I want to use this space to list something each day that I am grateful for.
1. My love relationship with God because of the Cross.
2. My loving, funny, hard working husband.
3. The spiritual and emotional blessings that have been passed down to me because of my dad's passion for God and compassion for people.
4. The three children, Lisa, Anthony, and Jeremy who joined our family by birth.
5. The four children, Miki, Sam, Frank, and Ray who joined our family in their teen years.
6. Each one of our adorable, unique, and very special grandchildren.
7. My precious stepmother, her faith, her humor, her love.
8. Our amazing children by marriage - Krister, George, Lori, and Thyda.
9. Dick's job and the entire process that God used to bring him to it.
10. My amazing job as nanny for the sweetest baby boy in the world.
11. Our troops, past and present, who perform their duties, from the mundane to the treacherous, for our freedom in the United States of America.
12. That I can be still and know that He is God and that He is fighting for me.
13. The wonderful memories I have (many of them very funny) of my sister Janet, who died suddenly while sleeping five years ago today.
14. Weekends that are not jam-packed with activities and responsibilities.
15. Praise and worship music and the way it waters my soul.
16. Scripture verses that I can hang onto and be strengthened by when life is uncertain and difficult.
17. Friendly, encouraging emails from Destiny's teacher.
18. Sunny November days.
19. An uneventful November 19th.
20. My comfortable, reliable car.
21. Belonging to the "Zimwits."
22. Our church family and the way they love us and affirm us.
23. The free turkey I picked up at the supermarket today.
24. My iPhone, and the generosity of Anthony and Lori for making it possible for me to have it.
25. The gift of laughter.
26. Wonderful relationships with our extended families on both sides.
27. Warm, freshly made applesauce with cinnamon on top.
28. Technology that enables me to so easily stay in touch with our children and siblings everywhere, as well as many friends.
29. Messages preached from the Word of God that both challenge me and deeply touch me.
30. Another month of safe travels.
This Thanksgiving month I want to use this space to list something each day that I am grateful for.
1. My love relationship with God because of the Cross.
2. My loving, funny, hard working husband.
3. The spiritual and emotional blessings that have been passed down to me because of my dad's passion for God and compassion for people.
4. The three children, Lisa, Anthony, and Jeremy who joined our family by birth.
5. The four children, Miki, Sam, Frank, and Ray who joined our family in their teen years.
6. Each one of our adorable, unique, and very special grandchildren.
7. My precious stepmother, her faith, her humor, her love.
8. Our amazing children by marriage - Krister, George, Lori, and Thyda.
9. Dick's job and the entire process that God used to bring him to it.
10. My amazing job as nanny for the sweetest baby boy in the world.
11. Our troops, past and present, who perform their duties, from the mundane to the treacherous, for our freedom in the United States of America.
12. That I can be still and know that He is God and that He is fighting for me.
13. The wonderful memories I have (many of them very funny) of my sister Janet, who died suddenly while sleeping five years ago today.
14. Weekends that are not jam-packed with activities and responsibilities.
15. Praise and worship music and the way it waters my soul.
16. Scripture verses that I can hang onto and be strengthened by when life is uncertain and difficult.
17. Friendly, encouraging emails from Destiny's teacher.
18. Sunny November days.
19. An uneventful November 19th.
20. My comfortable, reliable car.
21. Belonging to the "Zimwits."
22. Our church family and the way they love us and affirm us.
23. The free turkey I picked up at the supermarket today.
24. My iPhone, and the generosity of Anthony and Lori for making it possible for me to have it.
25. The gift of laughter.
26. Wonderful relationships with our extended families on both sides.
27. Warm, freshly made applesauce with cinnamon on top.
28. Technology that enables me to so easily stay in touch with our children and siblings everywhere, as well as many friends.
29. Messages preached from the Word of God that both challenge me and deeply touch me.
30. Another month of safe travels.
4 comments:
Very refreshing. Thanks for sharing them this month. A grateful spirit, definitely an example Dad left with us. A challenge for all of us to follow, with the help of Christ & the Holy Spirit within us.
My friend, you are a blessed lady! God has been good to you and yours, and you have such a wonderful heritage and are giving such a legacy to your children and grandchildren!
"The more thankful we are for the things we are given...the more we are given to be thankful for."
Great list Jean. So very much to be thankful for.
Hugs!
Kat
Jean, I am glad that you posted these because I had totally missed them.
Mary Ellen is right, without the help of the Holy Spirit's control, we cannot be truly thankful. Your Dad knew all about how God works in our lives. You model the same. Thank you, sweet friend!
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