Gratitude

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