With a Grateful Heart!


Today, I am sharing the many gifts God has blessed me with over the past few weeks.
In line with the  book: One Thousand Gifts: Finding Joy in What Really Matters
"...if joy is a matter of gratitude, and gratitude is a matter of perspective, then giving thanks changes not only your perspective — but also changes your life."
#1783 - Full moon on a frozen lake.


#1784 - Starting an online Bible Study Group with the book, "Fervent". What a wonderful group of ladies!!

#1785 - Attending church again, after missing several weeks, due to weather issues and family gatherings.

#1786 - A family meeting that could have gone badly, but went well.

#1787 - Celebrating my mom's 79th birthday with ice-cream cake.

#1788 - Laughing at the fact that my hubby left the ice-cream cake out and it melted...but still tasted good! :) 


#1789 - Taking an invigorating, brisk walk on a cold, overcast day!

#1790 - Being able to watch a Bible documentary, with proof of Israel's exodus from Egypt and crossing the Red Sea.




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Comments

  1. Lori SchumakerFebruary 3, 2016 at 10:44 AM

    A beautiful collection of thankfulness! :-)
    Blessings and smiles,
    Lori

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    1. cairncottageFebruary 6, 2016 at 3:16 PM

      Thanks for stopping by, Lori! My list just keeps growing! My you also be blessed and full of God's grace!

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