Happy New Year!

I did not reach my goal
of 1,000 written entries in my journal
for 2013
(I had 979 entries)
but
this I know
thankfulness is
practicing the presence of God
which brings healing grace
to the soul

no list this year
but the attitude of gratitude
challenge remains . . . 

"I will thank the Lord at all times.
My lips will always praise Him."
Psalm 34:1
NIRV

#877  A gift hung . . . grandchildren's art work
#878  A gift held . . . a new born granddaughter
#880  A gift of my savior . . . unconditional love
#886  A gift crowning . . . "Children's children are a crown to the aged . . . "  Psalm 17:6
#889  A gift of unframed art . . . a snowflake

Gifts of Remembrance

#815  The men and women who have served and are serving in the armed forces of the United States of America
#816  My father surviving landing on Normandy Beach and WWII
#817  Family holiday meals
#818  The work of the cross