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February 05, 2009
"frivolous good stuff"
so, a colleague of mine has a daughter that's been undergoing chemo lately. i've been following her progress on her "Care Page" and today she posted this update:
frivolous good stuff
The biggest blessings are of course family, friends, home, salvation, chemotherapy... but this is my "frivolous" list...its good to think about the fun things sometimes, i think, so without much forethought, here i go, in no particular order.
so that has reminded me that i don't often enough give thanks for the small things. and though there are so many big things to be thankful for, taking a moment to remember and celebrate the small moments is worth the time and energy. so here's a bit of a list of the small things, in no particular order:
cozy pj's
warm sweaters
vanilla latte in my own kitchen
a super needy dog who is likely just trying to give Me attention
6 hours of sleep. in a row.
sunny blue skies when it's 20 degrees
south facing windows in winter
volunteer baby sitters
wifi
the library
being able to walk to the library
the moby wrap
and i want to be sure to note that i'm also thankful for these BIG THINGS
a husband who is quick to show me that he adores me
a very healthy, very content, little man
our home
our families
our friends
all of which i count as gifts from a gracious giving God who lavishes us with good things we don't deserve.
your host for this episode : carrie; February 5, 2009 01:33 PM
Comments
In devos with our Secondary students yesterday, we were going through things we were thankful for...but focused on our 5 senses, and things that we always seem just to take for granted and never give thanks for....the miraculous ability of our brains....hearts that endlessly pump blood, our sense of smell, of hearing, of seeing (I'm staring at the Nile as I write this....amazing!)....it was a great exercise....it is amazing the incredible gifts that our Father gives us. :) Miss you guys!
from the peanut gallery of : Wendy ; February 6, 2009 01:26 AM