Saturday, January 6, 2007

Saturday Gratitude - 2nd Edition

Last week I started a habit of "counting my blessings" at least once a week. Some of these blessings are very serious, some a little silly, and some may seem trivial. However, they are all things for which I am truly grateful!

1. This season I've been very thankful for Georgia weather! I love being able to wear short sleeves in the winter! I am not a fan of snow and ice. I don't mind it once a year - if it vanishes fairly quickly- so that the kids have a day to play in snow. But as a general rule, I much prefer our warm weather. On Christmas Eve we went to my SIL's house and the kids played outside, without coats, all evening! If the truth be known, some of that time they were barefoot, as well. It was a beautiful night! Yesterday, January 5, I went to school in capris, Crocs, and a short sleeve shirt. I love not being weighed down with and not having the hassle of many clothing layers, jackets, coats, scarves, gloves, etc. Great weather may sound trite, but it's definitely a blessing!

2. A rare Saturday with few plans! Today I am very thankful for a day at home to catch up on laundry, housework and some much needed organizational tasks. While we're talking about that...

3. Washing machines, clothes dryers, dishwashers, ovens, vacuum cleaners and other modern appliances! When I'm overwhelmed with housework, I often think about how long it would have taken me to accomplish my tasks years ago before these appliances were available or as efficient as they are now. Now, I can write a post while the washing machine, dryer, oven, and dishwasher are all running! Now, if I could just get that vacuum cleaner to run by itself...

4. Email and blogs! I love being able to keep up with family and friends via computer at any time of day or night. I have 3 friends with CaringBridge sites right now. I love being able to check on their progress often and hear updates quickly. Also, most of my family have email addresses and write fairly often. I love instantly being able to feel like I'm in touch with family and hear what's going on in their lives!

5. My extended family! I have a humongous family that I've mentioned in other posts. I am thankful for them in many ways, but today I'm thinking about their influence. I appreciate the positive influence my grandparents, aunts and uncles had on my life. Now, it has extended to my children. I am so thankful that my children have the positive, Christian influence of my grandmother, aunts, uncles, and cousins to show them family values. Right now, my children are on the deck outside painting a jewelry box that was given to them as a Christmas present from my cousin Haley. As they've been working, they've talked about Christmas and family and memories. What fun! Thanks, Haley!

3 comments:

Joan said...

Nice post -- all things to be truly thankful for.

Ruth said...

I loved reading this post and ALL you have written.

Jane said...

All reasons to be thankful.... I, too, am thankful for the appliances that make life easier!