Gratitude: I'm grateful...

For the Beauty of the Earth
*For my family
*For the love my family has for me
*For all the things my family has taught, teaches, and will teach me
*For the examples set for me by my family
*For compassion
*For second chances
*And third chances
*For forgiveness
*For kisses
*For hugs
*For fireplaces and soft rugs
*For cuddling in warm blankets
*For a nice warm bed
*For food
*For MUSIC
*The piano
*The cello
*My voice
*For all the choirs I have been in and will be in
*For learning
*For my fingers
*For safety
*For freedom
*For agency
*For the Ultimate Sacrifice
*For The Lord and Savior
*For Heavenly Father
*For the Holy Spirit
*For tender mercies
*When I'm having a bad day and I get in the car and one of my favorite pieces just happen to be on the radios
*For my future husband
*For all my past and present counselors
*For my friends
*For Lindsey and Anna
*For new opportunities
*For the new day
*For Life
*For LOVE


There are so many more. But I want to finish with the lyrics to a song I sang in a choir long ago:

Pilgrims' Hymn

Even before we call on Thy name
To ask Thee, dear Lord;
And we seek the words to glorify Thee
Thou hearest our prayer

Unceasing Love! Oh, Unceasing Love:
Surpassing all we know.
Glory to the Father and the Son
And to the Holy Spirit.

Even with darkness sealing us in
We breathe Thy name;
And through all the days that follow so fast
We trust in Thee

Endless Thy grace! Oh, Endless Thy grace:
Beyond all mortal dream.
Both now and forever and unto ages,
and ages. Amen


Happy Thanksgiving