I would love for you to be part of our little gratitude journal here in the blogging world.

Each day, I am trying to list three things for which I am grateful.  I am really learning that gratitude lifts you out of the turmoil of this worldly-world.

So, please comment to any blog entry and list your three things for which YOU are grateful.  And stop back often to drop off your gratitude list.

Today I'm grateful for:

1.  That feeling you get when a big project is completed.  I spent a few hours cleaning and decluttering our bedroom today and It feels so good!

2.  A few quiet moments alone in the house to get caught up on some work.

3.  Planned meals.  I try to keep our menu planned.  But every Saturday we have soup and bread.  That makes the thinking/planning so much easier!  Friday night's pizza.

Today I'm grateful for...

1.  The new-to-me blackberry I just got.

2.  My work-at-home mom job

3.  A warm sunshiny afternoon.

4.  The town Halloween parade this evening.

Today I am grateful for...

1.  My anniversary, and my sweetheart.

2.  The start of a new week.

3.  The baseball playoffs--Go Phillies!

Today I'm grateful for...

1.  A rainy fall day, and an excuse to stay inside by the fire.

2.  Our new to us sofa and love seat.  They look like they were made for this room.

3.  Our new little missions project to support a girl from Haiti.  What a great opportunity to share our blessings.

Today I'm grateful for...

1.  The revival services at the church we are attending, and Mr. Nick our speaker.

2.  Answered prayer.  Revival moved the spirits of our family last night.

3.  Plans.  This week's lessons are all planned, and going so well so far.

Today I'm grateful for...

1.  A windy day, watching all the leaves skip around the lawn and driveway.

2.  Good friends who call when you ask for prayer.

3.  Wearing my sweaters and sweatshirts again.

Today I'm grateful for...

1.  Time alone in my own home.

2.  The time when our boys get home from their play dates.

3.  Scented candles.

Today I am grateful because...

1.  Several months ago I started praying for the man who bought a farmhouse near us.  I prayed the God would somehow reveal Himself to this man.  This weekend I found out that the man hired two new caretakers for his property who are Christians and homeschoolers.  God rocks! 

2.  On Monday, after a long summer of doctoring, my husband's doctor said, "I'm calling you healed!"  His achilles tendon is healed and he is able to live without restrictions.

3.  My dad gave me a beautiful fern and I've brought it in for the winter.  It's hanging in my kitchen and looking gorgeous!

Today I'm grateful for...

1.  new pages for my organizer...I love my organizer, I'm such a geek!

2.  an overcast day to stay inside and listen to the leaves rustle.

3.  the mail.  I just love looking to see what treasures we've received!

today I'm grateful for...

1.  feeling like I accomplished something in a day.

2.  my morning devotions.  spending time with God really does make a difference in my day and I love the devotional I just pulled off the shelf!

3.  crisp fall nights.  Sleeping under the weight of a bunch of blankets while the air floats through the window and lifts the curtains.

I know it's been a long time...but I've been grateful!  Here's just a few things:

1.  I got a job where I can work from home.

2.  My husband is recovering from this summer's torn achille's tendon, and consequential pulmonary embellisms.

3.  Fall is arriving.  It's my favorite time of year.

4.  We are well into the homeschool swing...I love a new year.

5.  I'm on the Homeschool Crew and I get to review lots of really cool products (check out my other blog www.homeschoolblogger.com/lorilynn)

Today I am grateful for...

1.  Our dentist, Dr. Hengst.  I had a big fear of dentists, and he put me totally at ease.

2.  My BFF. She returned home!

3.  A working vehicle to get us to all our doctor's appointments.

Today I'm grateful for...

1.  Being part of the homeschool crew.   Check out my other blog for reviews of fun new products:  www.homeschoolblogger.com/lorilynn

2.  My BFF.  She is miles and miles away right now and I miss her.  I'm praying that she is having a good vacation.

3.  My DH. Don't you love the text lingo?  My husband is healing every day and gaining in ability.  Grateful.  Grateful.  Grateful.

today I'm grateful for...

1.   An entire day at home.

2.  candlelight

3.  Letters from Aunt Janet.

today I'm grateful for safe travel.

1.  Safe travel every day as my husband makes his 40 mi. one-way commute to work.

2.  Safe travel for our boys and me as we take a few one-day trips before summer's over.

3.  Safe travel for my dad as he drives 50 minutes from his house to mine to mow our lawn while my husband has his leg in an orthopedic boot from the knee down.

I know I haven't written on this blog for a LONG time, but we have been overwhelmed by an injury my husband sustained and the complications therein.  If you want to read about it check out my other blog.  www.homeschoolblogger.com/lorilynn

Here's today's list of gratitude:

1.  rainy Sunday afternoons.

2.  the beginning of football season.

3.  Major League Baseball...specifically the Philadelphia Phillies.

Today I'm grateful for...

1.  Blue sky

2.  Green grass and trees

3.  Sunshine.

What a gorgeous day!

Today I'm grateful for...

1.  The patient and kind workers at the emergency room.

2.  God's provision at having our dear friends at the same game in which my husband hurt himself.

3.  Safe travel, even late at night.

Today I'm grateful for...

1.  Overcast days...an excuse NOT to go outside or to the pool!

2.  Trips to the library.  I just love new books!

3.  Recycling yarn.