Gratitude: Day #4

Yeah, I didn't actually post on Day #4 because I was busy driving. And driving. My friend had warned me: Nebraska just keeps on going. He's quite right. Wyoming isn't exactly an easy jaunt, either. We drove across the entire state of Wyoming and the entire state of Nebraska and it was kind of a long day. At one point, Nathan said (in his most dramatic voice), "This has been the longest day of my life!" And Beth kept looking out the window saying, "Why are we driving in circles?"

Anyway, I thought of a bunch of things I am grateful for whilst we were driving, but by the time I went to bed, I was most grateful for good friends. I stayed up way too late visiting with two of my favorite friends who live in Nebraska. Our family was in a place we had never been, but yet we were immediately at home in the Bryans' house. It's always good to be home.

Gratitude: Day #3

Tonight with our church youth group, I went downtown to feed some homeless people. They were kind, polite, and very thankful for the little food we had to share. I am grateful to have spent time with these children of God. I am also grateful for the many luxuries--including food--that I enjoy every day.

Gratitude: Day #2

Today, for obvious reasons, I am grateful for the right to vote. I have always had this right and can't imagine life without it. I vote in peace and order.

My brother was serving in Iraq during their first free elections. He has a really incredible picture of some Iraqi men, with big smiles on their faces, holding up their thumbs (dyed in ink) to show they had voted. It's a happy picture. I'm glad I can take part in my own country's political process.

Gratitude: Day #1

Thanksgiving is this month. I thought I'd do something I've never done before--at least not publicly. I'm going to list things I'm grateful for. Just one a day. Hopefully, I'll be able to come up with something for every day.

As I turned a corner today, I saw flashing lights in the distance. Without thinking, I pulled over to the right side of the road to allow the emergency vehicle easy and safe passage. I know it sounds silly, but I always love seeing people pull over when an emergency vehicle asks them to. (They ask with bright lights and loud sirens--not unlike the way my kids "ask" for things.) Sometimes people are a little late responding because they didn't notice the need. Why do I love this common occurance? Because I think it represents civility. I am grateful to live in a civilization of order. We obey a variety of laws as we drive around and it creates peace.

(I am aware that not everyone obeys driving laws, but I am focusing on the positive because I am showing gratitude.)

Sometimes I need a little help...

Hey there. Remember me? Listen fellahs. If you ever notice a time when I go weeks without updating my blog; I can't seem to think of a status update for Facebook; or you see me in person and find me sitting and staring in a house that is knee-deep in mess, please remind me to take my Vitamin D.

I just get so tired and forget how to think.

Well, I took some vitamins and then I blogged a bit. Enjoy.