I live a blessed life.
It is something I try to remind myself of all the time.
I love a line of a church hymn that I sing to myself often:
'Count your blessings, name them one by one,
and it will surprise what the Lord has done.'
Today I am grateful for:
1. Rain - this week I did some more planting in our garden and I am grateful for this downpour to help them settle and grow. Saving me time, money and water.
2. Birthdays - today is my daughters 7th birthday and it is wonderful to 'give' her some special gifts that I know she has been wanting. I love to see the children's face light up with excitement as they open their presents and delight in what I have chosen just for them.
3. Friends - for the opportunity to go out and to chat about the mundane things of life. To share experiences, feelings and difficulties. To enjoy laughter, smiles and chocolate cake!
4. Giggles - watching my children play games. To see the excitement building as they pass the parcel, dance to music and overload on sugar!
We are in party mode today. Cake, balloons, games.
If you are interested in what others are grateful for check out maxabella loves.
Love your grateful list, such wonderful things on it.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your party day, Happy Birthday to your daughter.
ReplyDeleteAnd wow, nappy freedom - well done you (and your kids)!
What a really lovely looking place you have here. Having just come out of party mode for my daughter recently I know exactly how you feel right now. I hope it all goes brilliantly for you. Have a wonderful weekend x
ReplyDeleteParties are wonderful. Charmaine
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day you had yesterday! Happy birthday to your daughter.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking, Naomi. It's so refreshing to take time out each week to focus on the things - big like you or small like me this week - that really are the icing on our lives. x