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.

This is a sepcial edition gratitude list.  We're away for a few days for a mid-winter break.  So, tonight, I'm grateful for...

1.  Not having to cook, do dishes, do laundry, or make a bed for almost 4 days.

2.  Trusting friends who will care for our pets

3.  Time to read and write and organize my thoughts without everyday distractions for just a few days.

Today I'm grateful for...

1.  Learning to play guitar from Jean Welles.  (www.worshipguitarclass.com)

2.  Our sweet little dog, Rosie, who has become very loving.

3.  Enjoying mornings after 42 years of hating them!

Today I'm grateful for...

1.  The card game "Set."

2.  Learning to play the guitar with Jean Wells.

3.  Calendars.

Today I'm grateful for...

1.  A Sunday afternoon at home.

2.  My husband's part-time job.

3.  An upcoming chance to get away for a long weekend.

Today I'm grateful for:

1.  A VERY  productive day.

2.  A night at home by the fire.

3.  Our nativity sets.

Today I'm grateful for...

1.  New devotional books.

2.  Snow.

3.  Pets.

today I'm grateful because...

1.  Yesterday was the final performance of the cross-stitch performing arts center Christmas program.  It went well.  We had the cast party.  It was a great experience.

2.  I was up 2 hours before the boys this morning and the house is warm and cozy and straightened up!  I even had time for lots of devotions and journalling.  what a great way to start the day!

3.  Even though money may be tight, there is food in the freezer and wood on the wood pile.  We are well-provided for by a gracious God.

Today I'm grateful because...

1.  It's snowing!

2.  Our boys are in A Christmas Carol this weekend.

3.  We have made some new friends that we are enjoying.

4.  Our van was in the shop and the bill was LESS than we expected.

5.  Our guys got home from deer camp safely.

6.  Big Dog got an opportunity to do a survey that will help us with Christmas expenses.

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)