Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Practicing the Discipline of Gratitude {March}

In March I was thankful for . . . 


1. this book from my sister-in-law - powerfully challenging. 

2. the way the morning sun comes in while I'm making breakfast 

3. the love of a friend shown in a planned visit

4. happy lunches with my girls

6. a refreshing winter walk 

7. this little girl, who won the prize for the best Payne traveler on our trip to Minneapolis.   

8. worshipping with my family at Bethlehem Baptist Church 
9.  a memorable day at the aquarium, exploring the amazing undersea creation of our Creator 


10. the hope of Spring felt in a gloriously warm family walk

11. a really yummy breakfast with my favorite people (Bridgette not pictured!)

12. a care package of love.  Just because!  I learn so much about thoughtfulness and generosity from my mother-in-law.

13. the smell of freshly baked bread 

14. warm enough weather for a bike ride with my big girl 


16. free cone day at DQ! 
17. a goodie bag from a neighbor I barely know who just wanted to be an encouragement 


18. a happy kitchen helper 

19.  this special three-year-old on her special day, and being grateful for the joy that she brings to our family 

20. he still calls me Mommy 

21. Saturday morning breakfast 

22. warm cookies 

23. a change of scenery and a free treat to share for our after-school snack 

24. He works hard.  Which makes him coming home for lunch all the more special.

25. my best friend

26. lunch with the whole fam

27. an unexpected moment alone to finish up some business and find nourishment of a more permanent nature

28. sunshine and a new box of sidewalk chalk

29. getting to sit down and actually watch one of the games 

30. Monday morning sleepy-heads who gifted me more-than-usual time alone

31.  When I open the curtains in the morning and the sky takes my breath away 


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