Weekly Gratitude Journal

I'm so glad that God's Word doesn't say FOR all circumstances give thanks. I'd really struggle to be thankful for this coronavirus shutdown/quarantine. But, there are plenty of things to give thanks for IN these circumstances!

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Since 2009 I've been counting my blessings thanks to the prompting of Ann Voskamp.

 I continue to count my thanks, 

piling up gratitude day by day in my journal.

(and capturing some of my blessings via my camera or iPhone)

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4-20-2020-

-our neighborhood park's walking path that is thankfully still open

-another beautifully sunny day to do a bit of yard work

-the smell of fresh basil

-a sugar-free, fat-free frozen mocha treat after some yard work

4-21-2020-

-trusting God with EVERYTHING

-a video of youngest grandson saying, "Hi Nana!" and sending him a video back

-God's provision for our church and us during this challenging time

4-22-2020-

-God's faithfulness

-little crabapple tree all abloom

-chatting on FaceTime with friends

4-23-2020-

-the power of praying God's Word

-my guy bringing home the yummiest greek gyros for dinner

-a sweet time together of leading our online prayer gathering

4-24-2020-

-Friday date day!

-a beautiful drive all the way around Mt. Hood

(you can see the base of the mountain but the rest is hidden by the clouds)

-an answer to prayer

4-25-2020-
-getting the whole kitchen deep cleaned
-phone calls with friends
-a beautiful afternoon for a walk around the lake after a gloomy, rainy morning

4-26-2020-
-church day! (online)
-a walk along the river with the two youngest grandkids on this beautiful day

-my favorite food to-go

-a beautiful fuchsia hanging basket from friends

still following,