This morning I woke up on the couch at 6:00. Yes, I slept there all night. No, Bri and I are not fighting. I fell asleep there while watching a movie with Bri and never woke up. So I climbed off the couch and tripped in the dark over furniture and slippers into the kitchen to begin my morning, my eyes screaming at me the entire time.
Today I voted for the candidate and amendments that I believe are best for our state, for our nation. I know millions are doing this same thing all across America.
Far too often I take this freedom for granted. This freedom to walk into a voting booth without fear. This freedom to make my voice heard. Freedom to put pen to paper and fight for the rights of myself and others.
It has been far too long since I have continued my quest for living with grateful eyes… I have neglected posting my lists for The Gratitude Community, but I haven’t neglected writing them in my journals, finding that even in darkness, a grateful heart brings light. Here are my thoughts from Spring days. Summer’s list is quickly filling!
Scare games with the boys (I’m up, 7 scares to 5).
Laughing so hard you fall down
Watching Bella nurture her babies
Falling asleep to the sound of rain on the roof, thankful I have a roof over my head
Here she is, friends.
And may I just say this trip was one. of. the. best. EVER. I ended 2008 with Beth, started 2009 with Monica, and visited friends and family in between. It really was so wonderful that I have no way to describe it other than with thankful bits of our week.
I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
And so my list continues with…
You. I am grateful for the prayers and friendships He has given me.
God’s provision and protection. So often I don’t even realize it’s there.
No chemo!
Licking beaters and chocolate-covered cheeks.
Tall, tall trees.
Little ones curling up on my lap. “I’m going to make you feel all better, Mommy.”
Laughing with my nephews. Watching them grow into men. Where did the time go?
Celebrations!