Dirt: Gratituesday

*This post was started yesterday, but never got posted

Gratituesday

  is the new name for my Tuesdays posts. 

I owe the name to a very special person, I am not that clever!

Thanks!

I started last week and have been noting things all week, as I notice them. My heart has been a little more open, since I am cognizant of being grateful for things that are in my life.

I get so bogged down sometimes with worry and stress, that I fail to enjoy my life.

What a great sin to not enjoy the blessings sent our way. I doubt that God sends us difficulties to shake us up, but I could see how He would allow us to get some perspective on things.

The List of Gratitude

• Lists
• Shrimp. We had gumbo this week and it was delicious! 
• A business partner who has stuck with me for 8 years. The money really was a nice boost this month.
• New running shoes. I got a pair yesterday after my first run and the second run of the day was so much better!
• My daughters. They make me laugh, make me crazy, warm my heart and keep me on my toes.
• Toilet paper. I know it is weird, but twice I went to ladies rooms yesterday that did not have any.
• Neighbors who love me.
• The health of my siblings. 
• Prayers answered for a dear friend's sibling.
• Dear friends who meet  me for coffee and have fun little sons. 
• My new iphone. I love it, even though I can't figure it out.
• Weird cats who entertain us daily.
• Parents that are supportive.
• Ebay and the joy of small pleasures. Right now it is Turquoise Fiestaware. Tomorrow...?
• Smencils. I love them. I would love my own so I don't have to borrow my daughters.Santa?
• Nagging thoughts that make me move forward with things. God, conscience, ego...?
• My husband's staff. They make our life so much easier. They are amazing.

There are so many more, but I am a very lucky girl, so it would take months for me to get through all of them. I thank God daily for my day. That alone is a great blessing. 

And so is she...in all her glory!