The Importance of Gratitude

Peace to you as we begin the second week of December.

One life lesson that I'd like to share with you today is the importance of recognizing and expressing gratitude.

It is probably the most important lesson I have ever learned and it is truly life-changing.

Even in the darkest of times, if one looks hard enough, there are endless things for which to be grateful.

Here are a few that come to mind today:

1. The gift of eyesight

2. The gift of hearing

3. Being able to walk

4. Family, including our own grown kids

5. Grandkids 

6. Friends

7. Nature, and all its beauty in every season

8. Christmas

9. Holiday decorations filling our homes and making them lovely

10.. Listening to Christmas carols

11, Rich, hot coffee in the morning

12. Beloved pets, our "fur babies"

13. Having another precious day to live---such a treasure-filled gift!

Okay, there's a baker's dozen of things to be thankful for. Try to think of another baker's dozen and write them down!

The little angel at the top of this post is very special to me because it was made by my late Mother. 

Now, she IS an angel!

May you be blessed all through the week ahead!

Monday, (After Easter), Monday

Now that Easter is over, we can all relax a little, right?

The day was perfect weather-wise. 

The sun shone down brightly and the air was cool and pleasant.

The Easter dinner, with contributions from all the guests, turned out to be very tasty and more than abundant.

The company was good and pleasant.

After everyone left, hubs helped me clean this mess:

 

For me, the one word that finalizes Easter ----its preparation, celebration and aftermath---- is GRATITUDE.

Yes, it's so good to be filled with gratitude for the ability to get together with loved ones, to feast, to be in good health, and to enjoy each precious moment of life.

And one more thing. I'm so grateful for you, dear reader.

Without you, this blog would not be nearly as meaningful and fun to write.

So thanks!

WHAT IS ONE THING YOU ARE ESPECIALLY GRATEFUL FOR TODAY?