I am Grateful For...

"It is one thing to be grateful. It is another to give thanks. Gratitude is what you feel. Thanksgiving is what you do" - Tim Keller.

I usually send out my “4 Things in the Life…” dispatch about this time during the week, but today, just a feel-good round of the thankful game!

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I am grateful…

• For the snuggles of my doggies. Ok, not all the time. Sometimes they just bug me. 😉

• For the wonderful relationship I share with each of my kids.

• For warm and sunny fall days. There are fewer of them left, but I will treasure them, nevertheless.

• For the privilege of choosing… whom I listen to, what I believe, and how I spend my days.

• For the wonder of marriage, which has been unfettered love, laughter, and support in my life for 44 years.

• For lifelong friends. I cherish all my friends, but I am truly astonished by the grit, mercy, and endurance of lifelong friendships.

• For the example of mercy given to me by my father.

• For the inspiration and vision of serving others from my father-in-law.

• For the gift of travel… I have traveled enough for several lifetimes. Fun fact: I have landed in 60 airports and will add a few more soon.

• For the honor of teaching from the Bible every week and sharing Jesus’ love with others.

• For enriching relationships from all over the world.

• For the beautiful people of Immanuel Church, with whom I get to walk faith’s journey.

• For great books, fine wine, good food, affectionate embraces, and familiar laughter.

• For finding a new GP who has felt an awful lot like grace to me. My body and I are both feeling quite hopeful!

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I just wanted to share a little goodness! What about you? What are you grateful for today? Drop a few in the comments. It’ll make you feel better.