Gratitude

As I sit looking at the lights I put up yesterday I am filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude.  So much so that tears fill my eyes. It's been such a long time since I have taken the time to sit and add to my blog. Not that I haven't wanted to but, I guess the time hasn't been right. 🤷🏾‍♀️ SO much has happened in my life since the last time I really don't know where to begin. So instead of giving a recap of the past several months, I will just focus on the title of this entry. GRATITUDE. 

So many take each day for granted.  Choosing to focus attention on all that "is wrong" in their minds.  Totally ignoring the gift that is everyday. Sure, we may be ill, mourning the loss of a loved one, out of work, bill's due. I get it. However, EVERYDAY we awake up and breathe on our own, eat, walk, and have clothes on our backs is something to be thankful for.  God never promised this life would be easy. But He did promise that He would never leave us, nor forsake us. He is our promise. He is enough. Really. He promises to walk with us everyday, every step of the way. No matter how hard it may be, what it looks like. He is there. And if you ask me, that's good news. 

So, as we head into the holiday season I challenge you to take some time each day to be grateful. I'm sure you can find ONE THING every day to say thank you for. I will take a minute to list just a few of my "Gratitude Nuggets" I hope you find time to do the same. Know that I love ya. Mean it. 

I am grateful for life

I am grateful for my health

I am grateful for my husband and children

I am grateful for my family and friends

I am grateful that I have a home

I am grateful that I have food to eat

I am grateful that I know I am loved

I am grateful that I am free to worship God freely

I am grateful for the gift of music

I am grateful for the air I breathe

I am grateful that I am in my right mind

I am grateful that my family has the opportunity to live abroad 

I am grateful that my son and daughter have travelled abroad 

I am grateful that I am becoming who I was created to be

I am grateful for my marriage 

I am grateful for the not so easy times because they mold me into the woman I am learning to love each day.

That's enough for now. It's a small beginning.

 Now, you get started on your list! ❤