Gratitude

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. - Melody Beattie

On a day that could bring sorrow, I focus on my gratitude.  I have such gratefulness … thanksgiving … appreciation in my heart.  Despite loss, I have gained immeasurably more than I could’ve ever imagined.  Although the ‘why’ may never be known or understood, choosing acceptance and trust allows me to live with joy instead of despair.  I am able to clearly see God’s presence as I reflect on the past.  Today’s peace comes solely from Him.   And it is by His grace I have HOPE for tomorrow and beyond.

Gratitude.

I am thankful for time spent, however short – yet precious, with a beautiful curly brown haired daughter.

I am thankful for three amazingly loving, gifted and blessed children.

I am thankful for a strong, loving, faithful and faith filled husband.

I am thankful for friends who are caring and enduring.

I am thankful for extended family that are close no matter the distance – providing love, encouragement and joy.

I am thankful for a Father who is, was and always will be love.

I am thankful for a Savior – Redeemer and Shepherd.

I am thankful for………………………… so many blessings to numerous to name.

I am thankful.

-In loving and grateful thought and memory of Christine Hope… Happy Birthday angel girl!


1 Chronicles 16:34   Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

2 Corinthians 9:15  Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

1 Thessalonians 5:18  Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus

Philippians 4:6-7  Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Romans 5:5  And hope does not disappoint us because God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit whom He has given us.