Multitude Monday II

I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.”

– G.K. Chesterton

I am thankful:

May 24, 2010

61.  that the weather was cool enough to walk with Bennett in the morning

62.  for the night God brought Sam into my life

63.  for time spent conversing with Kindra

64.  for Allison Elliott Skirvin and the friendship we have shared since we were 5 years old

65.  for getting to introduce Bennett to the therapy staff at Grand Court

66.  for Vipul re-introducing me to Indian food that I actually enjoy

67.  for the love my husband has for me

68.  for the conversation with my mother on her birthday

69.  for Bennett's facial expressions

May 25, 2010

70.  for how God creates life.  Originally from nothing and now from the union of a man and woman.

71.  for the smell of coffee

72.  for peppermint mocha creamer

73.  for the aroma of Christ (2 Cor. 2:15)

74.  for my husband's sense of humor

75.  for time to reflect on childhood memories with my cousin Allison

76.  for the look on my son's face the first time he sees me in the morning

77.  that God extends forgiveness, grace, and mercy 

78.  for time to play and sing to my son

79.  for the brokenness I experienced following a selfish decision I made

80.  for the Biblical story of Ruth and Naomi.  Ruth's faithfulness inspires me.

May 26, 2010

81.   for all of Bennett's facial expressions

82.  for time to sit on the porch and read

83.  for the beautiful day (quite cool for Tampa in May)

84.  for the large oak tree across the street

85.  for the Holy Spirit in me that teaches me, guides me, intercedes for me, and so much more

86.  for dinner with the Shah's 

87.  for Wednesday night $1/pizza slice at the Deck

88.  for LAUGHTER

89.  that my friend Jeremy had a good day breathing for an extended time off the vent

90.  for the baby bjorn-it's a life saver (I realize that may be a little drastic, but seriously)

May 27, 2010

91.  for sweet snuggles with Bennett at 3 a.m.

92.  for PEANUT BUTTER

93.  that God teaches that He looks at the heart despite man looking at the outward appearance (1 Sam. 16:1-13)

94.  the rain that nourishes the land and COOLS Tampa

95.  for Christian children's music (Jesus loves me, He's got the whole world, This little light of mine, etc.)

96.  to be setting up our budget again

97.  for air conditioning

98.  for my nephew Eli who has no fear of bugs (I HATE THEM!!!!!!)  He picked up at roach at my in-laws and carried through the house while saying, "Look Grandma, there is a bug in your house."

99.  for sunsets over the Gulf

100.  for hugs with my husband

May 28, 2010

101.  for my husband's help with the baby

102.  for HONESTY

103.  for the song "How could I ask for more" by Cindy Morgan

104.  for all that I am learning (again) from the book "Too Busy Not To Pray"

105.  for the weekends

106.  for a warm shower

107.  for our time taking pictures on Davis Island

108.  for Jesus Christ and how He taught us to pray

109.  for the laughter that occurs when I tickle my husband

110.  for all of the gifted photographers in the world

May 29, 2010

111.  for Belgian waffles with my husband

112.  for lunch with Catherine and Chase

113.  for milk with Nestle strawberry mix 

114.  for CREATOR GOD

115.  for homemade chocolate chip cookies

116.  for memories made around the dinner table

117.  for dinner with the Goad's, Chalmer's, and Trojankowski's

118.  for back rubs

119.  for sound machines

120.  for three day weekends

May 30, 2010

121.  for the Sabbath


122.  for all of the enjoyable landscaping that adorns the yards throughout South Tampa neighborhoods


123.  for learning about Florida plants/flowers

124.  to celebrate my father-in-laws birthday

125.  for the butterfly I saw today


126.  for the shade


127.  for covered porches


128.  for children playing in water fountains


129.  for children swinging


130.  for clean public restrooms