The random post for today is Thankfulness Times Ten, the January 2012 edition. For this one, since at the time TUAR had just started, we took turns listing things we were thankful. Thankfulness Times Ten was something Chari has been practicing at least since 2008. She writes:
"Recently, I read about research showing that folks who use journaling to write what they are thankful for...instead of just a place to vent, find their lives are more happy, more satisfying. It got me thinking......yeah, I know, scary thought.......well, it got me thinking, it might be kind of nice to just find ten things I am thankful for, in the moment. I have no rules...I may go over ten, if I cannot help myself......I may repeat myself.....and, I will write in no particular order of importance. If you feel inspired to do the same....do link yourself here in the comment section"
So here goes, for me. It will just be a list, today; I am keeping this whole revival thing as simple as possible!
1. God's patience. I am increasingly aware of this these days -- He has been so good to me for so many years.
2. Sunrises -- see above.
3. Leftover Christmas chocolate.
4. Books -- and since we don't have many books here in Oklahoma yet, I'm grateful for libraries and e-readers.
5. Friends!
6. The fact that my second-oldest son is visiting here right now, so there are 4 sons and 1 daughter and son-in-law nearby, and 2 granddaughters.
7. Benedictines! Especially right now the Solesmes Congregation.
8. Central heating -- though wood stoves are nicer, we don't have one here, and the cold air outside makes me very thankful for the warm air inside.
9. Board games -- a good way to bring introverts together!
10. In Oklahoma, everyone seems to say "have a blessed day!" It still surprises me, but I am thankful for it.
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