lovelights attic: Things I Am Grateful For

God's Love
God's Forgiveness
Faith in God possessing greater wisdom and strength, power and love then I do and His willingness to share it with me.
Faith in myself and the ultimate goodness of life
Learning how to forgive others
God's guidance in our daily lives
This beautiful earth we live in
My home, no matte what or where
My life, just as it is today
God's grace
Abundance
The answer to questions put to the Holy Spirit
Health
Comfort
Blessings
Family
Friends
Pets
Birds singing outside my window
All of nature and the glorious world
Flowers and all their beautiful colors and fragrance
Laughter and fun
Sunrises
Sunsets
The ocean
The silence
The feeling of bliss when I connect with God
God's protection
My guardian angels
Finding the right book to read that helps me to learn what I need to learn at that time
My artistic ability to create the things that inspire me
Finding just the right piece of material that I need to complete a quilt
All of the many things I have that make my life easier
The rain
A cloudy day
Thunderstorms
Snow on the desert
Trees
Mountains
Soft breezes
Wonderful foreign places
The ability to create a cozy home
My intuition that helps to guide me
Friendly neighbors
Friendly town
Good cooking
Music
Love from family
Love for family
Protection of family
All the small thing that make up a day
Sight
Hearing
Speech
Touch
Passion
Learning that I am a Child of God and blessed
All the animals that bless this earth
Life's lessons sent from God
Knowing I have eternal life with God
Joy!
Peace
Smiling faces
The changes of seasons
Spring, my favorite time of the year
New beginnings
A fresh juicy peach, just picked
Rainbows
Sunshine
The ability to learn
Dancing
Yoga
Financial Security
God's promise of help when I hit bottom
Miracles
My enjoyment of nature and the thousand and one birds there are to see and hear
Bubble Baths
The serene sound of a fountain
All of the comforts that I have to use everyday
All of my favorite things
Children's happy faces
Special comfort foods
Just washed sheets
The smell of onions and garlic cooking
Learning that I have permission to make myself happy and not everyone else
And especially learning there is no reason to fear, for I am held in the palm of God's hand, always
Learning I make my world as I see it, happy or sad, good or bad, joyful or sorrowful......
Having no fear of change!!!
Feeling of excitement for each new day
Happiness
Being able to fly with the eagles
Knowing I'm OK
Learning that all those sorrows and pain were lessons for my own good and understanding why I allowed them to happen
Rivers and waterfalls and all of the water of this earth.
All the things I take for granted that are sent from Heaven for my pleasure
I'm so grateful that in every moment, through the love and grace of God I can leave this world behind and find Glory
Learning to give up the past and live in the now
Stars and the incredible Moon
The Holy Spirit showing me " love light shines"
The Holy Spirit teaching me about "Oneness" and loving my brother as myself
Learning every relationship is a lesson in Love if you allow the Holy Spirit to teach you
Gratitude for the perfect Love that is within me
God's Truth
My relationship with God! The only one that has any meaning
Extreme Chocolate Moose Tracks Ice Cream
Learning to have gratitude
Kindness
The feeling of peace with the world
Knowing that the pain will leave me if I but surrender
The feel of sand and soft dirt beneath my feet
The feel of elation when I try something new that I was afraid of and finding it wonderful
God Happenings
Having enough money to pay my bills
My new found desire like a thirst for the things of God
Meeting an Angel
All those moments of elation when you know it was the Holy Spirit that found that special book, or parking space, or place or little comfort thing you were looking for and especially help with the bigger things of life
The wonderful memories of my children and grandchildren and GG children
A good nights sleep
When something or someone touches my soul
Being able to trust another human being
Feeling a sense of pride in myself
The fact that I've known the kind of love that takes your breath away
The memories of my Mother and her love
Knowing that I did the best I could for my children and knowing that my best was enough
Being able to distinguish between my needs and my wants
Giving to others and the joy it brings
Hearing the words "I Love You"
Air-conditioning on a hot day
Perfect timing
The ability to keep my sense of humor during times of stress
Being able to control my temper
Finding or making the perfect gift for someone
Love and sharing of family
Finding special foods and recipes
Going out to dinner with friends and having a great conversation
Friends and family who can console and comfort me in times of pain
Being hugged by someone you love and who loves you
The peace and solitude of hiking in nature
Picking up a book and reading a message or answer I have been searching for
Enjoying housework and how it makes me feel when everything is clean and neat
The little signs sent from Heaven to guide me on my journey and that most times make me chuckle
Courage to do what I'm afraid to do, because God is holding my hand
Problems that turn into gifts
Knowing when to surrender
Freedom to make my own decisions, but knowing to make God's decisions instead
The kindness of strangers
A good cup of tea
The excitement of a new discovery
Fresh herbs and sprouts
The perfect piece of music that sooths my soul
Iced tea on a very hot day
The smell of just baked homemade bread
The smile on a child's face when you hand him a chocolate chip cookie
Wind chimes
Mexican hot chocolate
The peaceful hours when I can forget about lost loves and know I can survive and move forward
That I have everything I need and more
So thankful for my ability to be able to do my yoga and ride my bike, and garden and walk, and hike and swim
Memories of sailing canoeing, camping, redwoods, Mt Shasta, Grand Canyon and many other places
Incense, essential oils and candles
Healthful habits
Knowing all my children will always be there for me and will always love me
This computer I'm typing on and all the other electronic goodies it seems we can't do without
How easy it is to find out anything I want to know from the Internet
The hard to explain kind of feeling I get when I walk in the door of my home, where everything is safe, warm, cozy, secure, happy, joyful, comfy...and just Home.
The ability given to me to make my home as above
The truly remarkable way myself and my family have been protected by God through so many accidental happenings or health issues, that could have been tragic
Today!
Love
The simple things
Hope
Meeting a kindred spirit
Hugs
The sound of waves upon the shore
The feeling of "oneness" with someone
The moment that I know that I know
Reading a book that changes my life
The joy of a bouquet of flowers
Beautiful poetry
Laughter that is so hard it makes my stomach hurt
Those cute little things small children say that are usually so funny
God giving me courage and energy to handle a challenge
Realizing that I have and will continue to reap the harvest of love that I have sown
God giving me the courage to move on
How good you feel after a shower and washing your hair
The smell of lemongrass essential oil
The comfort of a cozy fire while I set in a comfy armchair
The freedom and fun of camping
Discovering a new creative passion
Fitting into last year's clothes
That feeling of wonder, as if I just saw for the first time this wonderful, beautiful earth
Having my wishes come true
For the tough years of my life that God always gave me the ability and means to provide for myself and my loved ones
For the shoulders given me, to cry on
Having time for myself now that I am retired
Thankful that I have learned to be deeply committed to my own happiness
Thankful for the return of Joy!
Thankful for whatever exciting thing is going to happen next
My craft room, after all these years
For all of the "Gifts of God"
Just to live
Having something to do everyday, whether I like it or not
Contentment

Pages

Things I Am Grateful For