Praise to the Lord who brings rain upon the earth!

Sometimes thankfulness comes easily and other times it comes hardly at all. May each day start "with a grateful prayer and a thankful heart!"

   Sunsets are made more beautiful by the clouds--there is beauty in imperfection

I am thankful for so many things tonight!
For the gift of hospitality, both to the giver and the receiver.
For the gift of genuine fellowship with God's people--talking about all the things that really matter most...
For the gift of family working together in a seamless harmony of grace
For the gift of food and fun and laughter
For the sweetness and the ache of change--the wonder of metamorphosis 
For the comfort of hometown scenes and hometown flavors
For the encouragement of friends
For the blessing of hard work--the benefit it is to self and others
For short naps on rainy days
For my sister who loves me anyways...