Continuing Thanks…

Although I’m probably moving slower than other people I know who are doing their quest towards listing out 1,000 gifts from God, I am still going with mine. I’m closing in on 300, which seems like a lot to me. Here are some recent blessings I’m thankful for that God has brought to us:

- For how insightful and helpful my wife’s questions are at times, that help me deal with stress better than I can on my own.

- a chance to tour an old farmhouse we used to live in when first married, and visit with the landowners, our good friends, again recently.

- a great family lunch last Saturday

- a quick and productive trip to the doctor on Sunday for my son - thankful for great health insurance and doctors

- having my son seek refuge in my arms when he’s in a big crowd and overwhelmed

- enjoying going to work every day at this time of my life

- our new bookshelves that I installed and how well they work/how much we like them

- getting the opportunity to sit with my wife and paint pottery together and enjoy a night out alone recently.

Don’t forget how important it is to daily stop and smell the roses. Don’t overlook all the blessings and neglect the thanks. It’s vital to really living.