Gratitude
Leave a commentMarch 26, 2014 by Courtney
As part of my Celebrate Recovery homework, we have started a running gratitude list. The goal is to focus on the positive while doing some hard work. I truly enjoyed this and thought I would share some of the things that I’m thankful for. I believe we need to all do this as a regular practice :-). I feel like all the things that I’m thankful for make up a huge part of who I am.
- My husband, Robert- who knows me better than I know myself and always takes care of me and our family
- Karis- such a bright, creative, and loving young girl
- Ethan- very passionate little guy who always has something to say
- Levi- always our comic relief
- My small home- it is cozy and comfortable… I love the beautiful things on the walls and furniture that has been given to us
- Coffee with a little bit of raw sugar and half and half
- Baking
- Music- especially JJ Heller and Shane and Shane
- My blog- the ability to write my thoughts so that I understand them better
- My Bible- the ability to read God’s words and put them into practice in my life
- My counselor- she has made a huge impact in my recovery
- My parents and Robert’s parents- they are always there when we need them and they love unconditionally
- My friends- I’m beyond blessed by amazing friends that have stood by my side through the good and the bad
- My church- such a solid, biblical place to serve with amazing people
- The ability to run and exercise- this helps my mental health more than most things
- The outdoors/God’s creation- the birds chirping, the beautiful trees, the colorful flowers, the amazing mountains, the streams
- The ability to be in God’s creation- running, backpacking, and rafting
- Books and the authors that write them
- Nutritious food and the knowledge of what is nutritious
- Coloring books and the time spent coloring with my kids
- My chickens
- Plants/my garden
- Computers
- Cell phones
- My kindle- the ability to take a lot of books with me everywhere
- Essential oils- a natural way to heal
- Medication- I wouldn’t be where I am today without it!
- Long conversations
- Encouragement from others- sometimes this keeps me going
- Games and the moments of playing them with my family and Robert
- Pretty paintings
- Adventure- the memory of backpacking 23 miles in one day in the sleet, snow, and freezing rain with Robert
- Natural living- the ability to buy things made naturally
- Trader Joe’s and local co-ops
- Photos- a visual of the beauty in my life
- Cameras
- My ability and desire to teach
- My Childbirth Education training
- Memories- especially those with my brother
- God’s constant provision
- TOMS shoes
- Willow Tree figurines- beauty in simplicity
- Organization- gives our home order in the chaos
- Cute purses
- All of the beautiful, little things in my life
As I write this list, I am listening to the birds chirping outside my window in the beautiful sun.
Thank you Jesus for all of these things. I am beyond blessed.