Life is in the blood. We've heard it. We've read it. We've experienced it. All animal life (humans included) when the blood pump stops sending the message of life to the cells, to the tissue and the organs, the temperature cools, the supple skin yields to inflexibility - Life is gone. And we with life …
Soup
Soup. I'm giving thanks today for soup. Not just any soup. This once in a lifetime exact soup. A blending of leftovers and some fresh overs thrown into a pot to simmer. O my goodness! Am I sad that this just for once pot of soup cannot be duplicated? Not really. I am so thrilled …
Today!
Giving thanks for another day! 24 This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 (NKJV) source
This Time
Giving thanks for lessons learned - again. That voting does matter. I must again and again, every time, be faithful in this sacred trust. That I must resist, this time, a life long flaw: when I perceive the crisis has passed, I let the healing discipline slide. That will not do this time; the mission has only …
Pens and Pumpkins
A good writing pen. Yes. I give thanks for a good writing pen. I dare say not many folks like a good pen more than I do. I collect them. And so it occurs to me the pretty, colorful barrels, the clips, all the pretty outside things do not a good pen make. It's what's inside …
Smells and Sounds
Steps! I'm thankful for every one I am able to take. I reminded myself of that very recently when I left the room without picking up what I went in there to get. And. Bacon. More specifically bacon on the grill. It smells like breakfast any time of day and memories. Happy memories. Now wait …
Umbrellas
Giving thanks for a pretty umbrella and a Baby Girl and Hubby who shared it with us. Umbrellas. Shields. They shield us from sun and rain and even keep the table cleaner we hope. Sunday School. Our lesson came from 2 Peter 1. Click here for a link to read. Verse 4 says we have exceedingly …
