Gratitude

Colossians 3:17 (NIV) “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

This will be a running list of all the things I am grateful for:

~Jesus~mentors~sisters~friends~full bellies~a place called home~sunshine~sweet little boys~technical help~tulips~dictionaries~books~date night~compliments~orchids~neighbors~Mothers~Fathers~coffee~ forgiveness~documentaries~Flatirons Community Church~health~understanding~music~prayer~involved grandparents~beautiful fall weather~the ability to read~bird song~outreaching trees~colors and the ability to see them~individuality~loving husbands~inspired teaching~food in abundance~prosperity~clean water~ medical advancement~missionaries~God’s love~growth~peace that transcends human understanding~ wisdom~forgiveness~close knit community~Fluff~hope~all things of Nature~indoor plumbing~running water~healing~good sleep dreams~understanding~faithfulness~ laughter~history~ shoes~generosity~ Grace~innocence~teachers~humor~relaxation~mentors~down comforteres~freedom~ service men~honesty~God’s Word~memory~stability~music~unity~harmony~equality~strong men~ethics~ conscious~mountains~rivers~valleys~change~rain~fresh starts~the ability to learn~humility~deep friendships~hair dye~clothes~happy childhoods~to be truly seen~renewal~warmth~volunteers~diversity~ art~kindness~gentleness~patience~character~self-control~moonlight~integrity~air travel~faith~beautiful scenery~repentance~discipline~roots~Colorado~sports~yoga pants~BBQ~contacts~creamy pens~ medicine~responsibility~words~religious freedom~God’s loving discipline~overcast mornings~coffee with cream~yoga stretches~refinement~the gift of writing~reflection~back to school~New Age music channel~ carpool~time for peaceful prayer~my space~the garden~forgiveness of friends~my husband’s job~miracle rescues by God~a Higher Power~Jesus’ humility~Jesus’ example~perspective~Joyce Meyer in the morning~ Italian food~a woman’s touch~attention to detail~loving teachers~neighborhood friends~cricket songs~gentle rain~firm boy hugs~lip to lip kisses~proud boys~happy learners~boy hands~coffee mugs that balance~quilts both heavy and light~pineapple pancakes~Boulder hikes~reading glasses~extensive family~ long open schedules~fresh tears~fresh perspective~restoration~gently light~time to myself~encouragement~dry cleaning~cozy beds~independence~soft green lawns~over grown vines~ neighbors who share produce~dishes already done~garden lanterns at night~Indian food and spices~Jazz music~sister chats~children’s ministry~AWANA~silhouettes~picture day~reconnection~pumpkin patches~the different shades of orange~the smell of wet earth~vanilla pines~breakfast already made~garden parties~crock pot meals~