This is the beginning of my gratitude list. Life is ongoing and so is this list. I am grateful for….
1. Gods Love
2. My family
3. My friends
4. My health
5. Maddison the wonder dog.
6. My work
7. My serenity
8. Music
9. Art
10. Poetry
11. Laughter
12. Tears
13. Growth
14. Courage
15. Kindness
16. Beauty
17. Silliness
18. Order
19. The magic of love
20. The Power of thought.
21. Encouragers
22. Jewelry
23. Smiles
24. Nature
25. Animals
26. Birds and their songs
27. Art critics (they help me grow sometimes)
28. Art supplies (a girl can NEVER have enough!)
29. Cute shoes
30. Cute shoes that are comfortable.
31. Early morning puppy snuggles.
32. The serenity that comes when creating with my hands.
33. Caring and giving people.
34. Volunteerism
35. Armies of volunteers
36. Cycles of creativity
37. Flirty men
38. Air Conditioning! LOL
39. Cupcakes
40. Girlfriends who have known me since childhood.
41. People who TRULY believe in me.
42. My new journey into self love.
43. Engaging conversation.
44. New friends.
45. New opportunities!
46. Puppy kisses at the very moment you need one!
47. Unexpected letters of encouragement.
48. Rain
49. Fresh air
50. Singing loudly while driving with the windows down.
51. Catching the ever more frequent glimpses of the true me.
52. Publix gift cards in the mail. (Thanks mom!)
53. Long hot baths and perfume.
54. Google (Oh My God what a timesaver!)
55. Teachers
56. The Kindness of Strangers
57. Sunshine!
58. This Blog (A forum to be able to share with others)
59. The fact that people actually WANT to know more about me! LOL
60. The knowledge I have gained in the last three and half years.
61. That I have overcome the fear of finding out what is inside.
62. That I actually LIKE what I found.
63. That I am able to freely and completely love others.
64. That I am learning to allow them to love me back.
