THANKFUL FOR......




Amazing Grace how sweet the sound, 
that saved a wretch like me. 
I once was lost, but now am found; 
was blind, but now I see! 


Mercy – new every morning!!!


A nice warm apartment 
when it’s bitter cold outside – 
should warm up a bit later this week.


My violets that provide a splash of color! 
Starting to feel the desire again 
to visit a local greenhouse as I do every year.


My unhurried yet steady rhythm of life.


Strength to still clean my own place, 
do my own laundry, my own shopping,
and work part-time.


A manageable to-do list!


A chat with Evi as she is taking a new course at Red Deer College! She’s happy and finds the studies very interesting!
She’s back to work on Tuesday. 
Her hubby is such a support 
and her children are old enough 
to support mom in this new venture.


Cherishing every moment hubby and I 
have together to just do what we feel like!


Opportunities to learn new things every day – 
especially from wonderful blog buds!!




Comments

Sandy said…
Such an uplifting list, Karin. A day brightener for me to be reminded that these are all wonderful things for which to be thankful.
January 31, 2011 at 8:27 AM
ellen b. said…
Wonderful things to be thankful for Karin. Have a great week!
January 31, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Betsy Banks Adams said…
Beautiful thoughts of thankfulness, Karin. We all have so much to be thankful for, each and every single day... I love your African Violet. My mother used to have them and they were so pretty...

Hugs,
Betsy
January 31, 2011 at 9:51 AM
pam said…
Lovely list...it's a good day!
January 31, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Ginny Hartzler said…
Yes, we both have so much to be thankful for!!! I didn't know you grow African Violets! I have a friend who does and says they are easy...I don't know, I guess they bloom all year long, I think she told me that.
January 31, 2011 at 1:24 PM
Doris Sturm said…
There are so many things to be thankful for and I try to count my blessings every day, especially when I start feeling myself getting "blue."
January 31, 2011 at 1:51 PM
Ruth Hiebert said…
We have so much to be thankful for,and yet too often complain about the little things.Thanks for this beautiful post.
Ruth
January 31, 2011 at 2:23 PM
George said…
Thanks for the reminder that the simplest things can be the biggest blessings.
January 31, 2011 at 3:45 PM
Glenda said…
You inspire me to be more thankful!
January 31, 2011 at 4:45 PM
Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said…
Amazing Race, and how great thou Art were two songs my American missionary teacher Jackie taught when I was 15. They remain my favorites and I have fond memories of her. I still correspond with her, and she lives in Maryland. A wonderful woman.
January 31, 2011 at 4:50 PM
Velvet Over Steel said…
Your pretty flower and thankful thoughts Warmed me tonight!! & I sure need warming. It's freezing here with a blizzard raging outside!! brrrr....

Stay Safe & Warm, Karin!!
Hugs,
Coreen xoxoxo
February 1, 2011 at 8:17 PM
Evi said…
Definitely lots to be thankful for!
February 1, 2011 at 8:39 PM
Kimberly Pitman said…
Nice and warm thoughts on a chilly evening.

I always like to keep flowers blooming indoors through the winter, too. It makes the heart cheery even when the day is dreary.
February 1, 2011 at 9:15 PM
Lady Dorothy said…
Great list, as usual. :-) I love the one about cherishing the time you have with your husband.
February 20, 2011 at 5:04 PM
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