isn't she lovely?

1. for people who push me to know better; do better; be better
2. for the unconditional love of God and His grace and mercies, which are new every day (not just the month of november
3. for the freedom to proclaim my gratitude

#sothankful

1. friendly faces

1. friends - thanks ericka and kita for breaking bread with us

1. holiday eve

1. short mondays 

1. church family 

1. friday!!

i think it is important to have an attitude of gratitude. for me, i base my foundation on the bible - psalm 71:8. but i don't think you necessarily have to be a christian to be thankful. you can be thankful to a co-worker for helping you with a project, or a family member for listening to you during a time of need, or a perfect stranger for holding the door open for you. just by being thankful, your whole world can change. when we stop being thankful, what will come next? will we stop being kind? we will stop having compassion? i certainly hope none of this comes to pass. so, on with my 30 days of thanks ...

1. fun work meetings where everyone laughs
2. new life (congratulations to my high school friend who had a baby today!)
3. for the opportunity to be thankful and express that in the free country in which i live

sunshine

niece's birthday

new beginnings

fridays

bible studies
laughter with friends
redemption

veterans
freedom
peace

my niece

discernment
friendships
my dad

my church family
good food
sister dates

1. time with my niece
2. fun co-workers
3. soft pillows

1. good workouts
2. good phone conversations
3. good sleep

church family and friends