I am overcome, recently, by a crazily big sense of thanks . . . . .

God really does inhabit praise.

And in my simple thanksgiving.  I blow incense towards heaven.

Which inspires more joy in my heart.

I am joining the Gratitude Community and will be sharing my thanksgivings with you all.

The Gratitude Community is a way to name the Endless Gifts in your life and to embrace praise

Here are a few to start with . . . more to follow in installations . . . . .

#1 Hot showers running scalding down my back – it NEVER gets old.

#2 Laura Ingall’s books on CD, filling the house with fiddle music and the old and good stories of childhood; mine and theirs.

#3 A GREAT haircut for the first time in several years.  Wow!

#4 Bracelets on our wrists, reminding us that to complain is to murmur against God’s perfect plans.  We will only fight our Enemies.

#5 Sculpey coming together in an artist’s deft hands; tiny wondrous creations.

#6 Generations coming together in the kitchen – and good food resulting.

#7 Suitcase living that makes laundry a snap.

#8 Did I mention hot water??  Dishes, clothes, kids – everything washes quicker and easier in this stuff!

#9 Reconnecting with an old friend and realizing how much we share and how similar our lives have become.  Thanks for long quiet talks Shari!

#10 Fresh creamy crunchy spicy salty wonderful guacamole!