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Multitude Monday



Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.
Melody Beattie


More reasons to be grateful:
301. Another birthday
302. Celebrating with family in my favorite restaurant
303. Gifts to cherish
304. Getting to spend time with my little sister
305. Giggling at bedtime

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1

306. A warm front that melts the icicles
307. Sharing our blessings
308. Teaching tradition
309. Stories around an antique quilting frame
310. Collards in my garden




Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1

311. Huge mugs of hot chocolate with marshmallows
312. Finishing a quilt that's been long in the making
313. Sounds of children from the school yard near my home
314. Red birds that brighten up a gray landscape
315. Seeing a new widow back at church

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1

316. Bonds with my spiritual sisters
317. New life growing
318. My old bulky robe that is tattered but so comfy
319. Lights in darkness

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1

320. Routine
321. Sharing books with a friend
322. Finishing a painting project
323. Making "Linus" blankets
324. Promises that never fail
325. People who love me, even though ....

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1


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Comments

  1. n*stitchesJanuary 26, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    Beautiful list!

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  2. TipperJanuary 27, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Wonderful post! This week-I'm thankful for 2 good girls I have-and for my mother-n-laws never ending generosity. Man did I marry the right man : )

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