Praising Him anyway...

I've spent the better part of the past two days snuggled under the Hub's grandma's wool quilt,

sneezing, blowing my nose, wiping my watery eyes and coughing.

I had to miss church.

I was determined to go no matter how I felt, 

but I realized that spreading whatever bug I have to others wouldn't be right.

I just hate to miss!

Regardless, I have much to be thankful for, even when I'm in bed with the flu...

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In 2012 I followed the prompts in Ann Voskamp's Joy Dare in counting my thanks.

In 2013 I'm going back to the way I did it in the beginning,
just noticing and recording the many extraordinary blessings in my ordinary life.

And so I continue to count my thanks

piling up gratitude day by day

in my little black journal.

(and capturing some of them via my camera or iPhone)
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1/21/13-

-morning coffee with a homemade granola bar

-a new fine point pen

-a beautiful new day

-leaning on His everlasting arms

-knowing He is trustworthy

1/22/13-
-Matt Redman's 10,000 Reasons playing on repeat
-a morning with just the Hub and I home for a bit
-sunlight steaming in the dining room window
-His Name is great and His Heart is kind
-the whole armor of God
-lunch and antiquing with a friend

1/23/13-

-heat at the flip of a switch

-homemade stew

-an abundance of food available at the grocery store and in our pantry

-watching our two youngest granddaughters for a couple of hours-telling stories and reading books with them

1/24/13-

-when the enemy creeps into my thoughts with fear and anxiety in the middle of the night, talking to God and turning to Him in trust

-Philippians 4:6-7

-glad to see a couple of people at prayer who haven't been able to be at church for quite some time

1/25/13-

-white hyacinth in bloom

-great date day with the Hubs

-God's provision

-finding a salad plate to complete my 8 place setting of transfer ware

-a rainy morning turning into a sunny afternoon

-Airborne, hot lemonade and all of the assorted things that help me to feel better

1/26/13

-only grandson up early, excited to work on his puzzle

-oldest granddaughter bringing me things I need while I'm sick in bed

1/27/13-

-good reports on how worship went at church this morning

-finally napping after barely sleeping last night

-medicine to help with the congestion so I can finally breathe though my nose

-messages from people at church saying they missed me and are praying for me

-flowers from a friend at church to cheer me up

Gratefully yours,