Day 4

I love the fact that today I get to help host a bridal shower for a good friend. 

This is a team effort, but I'm so grateful I have the time, ability, and skills to help make this day special for my friend. I can make cookies and handle my part easily and with joy. I get to enjoy time baking and shopping for things mostly distraction free (I'm a huge distraction to myself these days :P)

Just having the time and ably to help make this happen is something I am so grateful for.

I love that I can help host parties, agree to help friends out, and make beautiful things. It makes me happy.  

Simply Grateful # 30

Day 30

That I can count all these blessings and post them. I enjoy recounting all the things that God has given to me. Anytime I make a list like this, I feel so full and blessed. Besides I know that this is just scratching the surface of all I have to be thankful for.     

Simply Grateful # 28

Day 28

Bibles. I have 3 different translations and I enjoy all of them. 

Simply Grateful # 27

Day 27

The ability to relax. Time to kick back, play a game, watch a movie, enjoy a walk, or do a fun project. 

Simply Grateful # 26

Day 26 

Cookbooks. I love going through them and trying new things or pulling out an old favorite and whipping up something fun for my family. 

Simply Grateful # 25

Day 25 

Sundays. I’m thankful for days to just relax, take a break, and spend time with God and my family. 

Simply Grateful # 24

Day 24

Jewelry. To remember fun memories, or someone’s love, or to accent an outfit I love the collection I have. 

Simply Grateful # 23

Day 23

Grandparents. They are very kind and I enjoy the time I’ve had with them.

Simply Grateful # 22

Day 22

Calendars and sticky notes. To help remind me of things I need to do and keep me on track. 

Simply Grateful # 21

Day 21

My blogs. Meditations of His Love, I’ve really enjoy writing for you and seeing people be encouraged and strengthen through those posts. Homemade Ministry, you were my first blog and I still enjoy having you around to encourage girl in their craft lives. A Christian Playwright, I enjoy dreaming about all the things I plan to do with you. I love writing plays to put on you and seeing what God will do with you. Simple Thoughts, you in many ways are my personal blog. In you I share my heart and stories of what God has been teaching. And for all these blogs, I pray that God will continue to bless and encourage other through you. 

Simply Grateful # 20

Day 20

Music. To encourage, to inspire, to lift my spirit, to go with my mood, to enhance my writing, to dance to, and to work to. For every time in my life there has been a song. And I enjoy every one of them. 

Simply Grateful # 19

Day 19

Time. Gregg Harris once said, “God gave us time so that everything wouldn’t happen at once.” And I am so thankful that it doesn’t all happen at once. Dealing with it as it comes is hard enough; I can’t imagine dealing with it all at once. Thankfully with the gift of time I can celebrate the victories and work through the hard times. 

Simply Grateful # 18

Day 18

Food. Not only food that nourishes my body, but also tastes good. I know that in many countries people go hungry every day. I’m so thankful for food. 

Simply Grateful # 17

Day 17

Spiritual mentors. My parents, Brennan Manning, Wayne Jacobson, Gayle Erwin, Pastors, Max Lucado, and Nancy Leigh DeMoss have all had a profound impact on my walk with God. They’ve helped me see new things about Him and encouraged me to walk forward in Him. I owe them more than I can ever repay. 

Simply Grateful # 16

Day 16

Plants. I love flowers, grass, ferns, and bushes. I enjoy the color and life they add to my day. 

Simply Grateful # 15

Day 15

Crafty things. I love making something new out of canvas, yarn, or paper. It’s so much fun to create. 

Simply Grateful # 13

Day 13

Writing. Whether writing a play, blog posts, a skit, or a film script, I enjoy writing. Being able to take something from my head and put it onto paper, is an great feeling. 

Simply Grateful # 12

Day 12

Living in the country. All my life I’ve lived out in middle of nowhere, but I loved it. Surrounded by trees and nature, it’s a perfect place. And I love being able to call it home. 

Simply Grateful # 11

Day 11

Clothes. Not just something to cover our bodies, but clothes that make us feel pretty. A pink flowery shirt, a pleated white skirt, fun handbag, a lovely blue dress, dangle earrings, or a pair of white sandals.  I’ve been blessed with lots of clothes and fun ones at that.

Simply Grateful # 10

Day 10

Pictures. To bring back fond memories. To savor the flowers of spring. To help us capture beauty. To enjoy moments for years. And to capture the beauty of our family.