Tiddly Trinkets of Thankfulness

Sometimes I get caught up in the rote prayer introduction, "Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for this day..."  without really realizing what I am thanking Him for.  Thank you for this day.  What does this day hold in it?  Why should I be thankful for it?  Am I really thankful or do I simply say the words.  Do I mean the words, "Thank you for this food," at the beginning of each meal?  Do I really make note of all of the provisions that I am given every day?  I have decided that in order to challenge myself to really look out for my many blessings, I am going to count them, one by one.  {I was just reminded by my pastor this past Sunday of the hymn, "Count Your Blessings."  What a great old hymn!}  Some blessings are easier to see than others, so this will be a running list of blessings that I am thankful for.

The glory of the cross and God's word
My husband, Zach

My Kaylee Girl
My Kara Girl (Baby #2)

My daddy, Dan

My mommy, Lori

My brother, Dave
My sister-in-law, Chrissy 

My nephew, Trevor

My nephew, Jason

My nephew, Matthew

My sister, Jamie

My nephew, Amory

My nephew, Sheldon

My sister, Dani

My brother-in-law, Chip

My niece, Kenzie

My nephew, Ryken

My nephew, Emerson

My nephew, Cason

My niece, Brinley

My father-in-law, Weston

My mother-in-law, Sheri

My brother-in-law, Nathan

My brother-in-law's fiancee, Hannah

Grandpa J.

Nana Shirley

Papa

Mono

Oma Rita

Grandma Lora

Aunt Ruth

Uncle Shawn

Cousin Patrick

Aunt Lou

Uncle Clovis

Uncle Kev

Aunt Vonnie

Cousin Helen (&Andrew + Victor)
Uncle Art

Aunt Judi

Cousin Andy (& Sarah + Ruthie)

Cousin Jessica (& Joel + Claire)

Uncle Bob

Aunt Kathy

Cousin Cheri (& Boyd + kids)

Cousin Brian (& Darci + kids)

Aunt Ann

Uncle Bruce

Cousin Melia

Cousin Michael 

Cousin Robby

My husband's extended family

(Family is SUPER important to me.)

My church family

All of my friends

Support of friends and family during times of need, loss, joy, sorrow.  

My house and the story of how that came to be. 

My bed.  Ohhh I love my bed. 

A simple hello from neighbors

Sunshine

Morning walks

The Desert nature in Spring

My rocking chair

The smell of Apple Zucchini Bread in the oven

Phone calls from those far and near

Watching my sleeping little girl

The jogging stroller

The back patio swing
A relatively new, working car

Tinted windows

Clean laundry

My little girl snuggling in my arms

The abundance of food we have access to

The sound of a ticking clock (weird?  I love that sound)

Music

Glasses and/or contacts (Corrected vision is such a beautiful thing!)

Vacuum cleaner to keep things clean
Purified water
Natural House Cleaners
Screen doors to let fresh air inside
Clean dishes directly out of the dish washer
The Swiffer Wet Jet
The sound of children playing
Refrigeration
Fresh fruit
Baby monitors
The Ice Cream Maker
The huge variety of fresh fruits and vegetables
The feeling of growing baby kicks