Category: Thankful Thursdays

For those little angels that show up at our doorstep. Mine brings a smile to my face every time…strange as she is….

For writing — both my mask and unveiling — and one of those joy-filled things I’m realizing. “Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” ~William Wordsworth Writing is both mask and unveiling. ~E.B. White ~ Hem your blessings with thankfulness so they don’t unravel. ~

For the little things that make a difference — my hubby bringing me a glass of water, my son frying eggs for me, my daughter always texting me to let me know where she is, both of them coming to us to kiss us goodnight. “Go the extra mile. It’s never crowded.” ~Author Unknown “You…

That my brother and sister-in-law are back in town for good. We are ready to pick up where we left off. Thrilled!
“To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters.
We know each other as we always were. We know each other’s hearts….

For those deep, meaningful (and often funny as heck) chats about God and the people in my life with whom I have them. So fulfilling!…

– For the opportunity to teach yet another CCD year; extremely thankful that God is still using me this way.

For toilets. No, seriously. This week we went one whole day with no water in our office building, so no working toilets. Brought back memories of my missionary days when I thanked God every minute for my toilet back home. The aim of life is appreciation; there is no sense in not appreciating things; and…

– For the richness in my life. When I want to feel rich, I count the things I have that money can’t buy….

For the chance to reminisce. Just last night I had that chance with some old friends. Special moments remembered that we will cherish forever. Ahhh, some good ole reminiscing…food for the soul. How lucky we are to have such a treasure of memories. If life was a remote: Play the easy times. Pause the good…

– For the inexplicable gifts God sends my way, because I’ve learned that down the road their purpose becomes clear.
For me, it’s like the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit we Catholics receive when we get confirmed — wisdom, understanding, right judgment, courage, knowledge, reverence, piety (in case you were wondering) — you can’t….