Last week I gave my daughter-in-law a darling little top I had bought for Grandie #1 (4 yrs.old). It was one of those nice finds - marked down from $25 to $4.
I was in another room and overheard my grandie say, "Mommy, what is that?" Mommy, "That's for you....Nana got it for you." G#1, "Oh, I just loooove it! It's so pretty!." (Imagine giggles like bubbling water in the voice!)
As I came into the room, she said, "Oh, Nana, I love it....thank you!...I'm going to put it in my room right now!...and up the stairs she marched to put it carefully in her room.
I was struck by her sheer joy and heartfelt gratitude for such a small gift.
Two days later a friend recounted that the wife of his friend was diagnosed with cancer in November, and they buried her a week ago. He encouraged us to be thankful and appreciate every day with the people we love.
So, I ask myself, do I have that same spirit (like giggles and bubbles!) of thankfulness to God for all His blessings - both big and small? Am I thankful every day?
I want to, because I am thankful for much.....faith, family, friends, freedom, sight, hearing, touch, taste, the beauty of the earth, laughter, hope, and so much more.......I know you can add to this list.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. Blessings, Linda
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His love endures forever. Ps. 107:1
13 comments:
"Out of the mouths of babes", it is said, and I think it is so true. Children have so much to teach, as well as a lot to learn. Every day is an adventure to a young child. They have the insight to see the beauty when and adult just sees a common flowering weed. Thankfully God sees the beauty in all of his "human weeds".
What a wonderful reminder to stop and thank the Lord for everything big and small. He blesses us all everyday in so many ways. Thanks, I will stop and appreciate more often and be thankful. Marty
Loving post filled with thoughtful words...thanks for reminding us what's important! ;-) Bo
in the midst of a lot of YUCK ... it's nice to be able to find things to be thankful for.
thank you for that reminder.
i'm going to snuggle with Annie right now just b/c you reminded me that i have a little blessing a room away who would love to feel the love of her mom right now.
xo
HH
Chère Linda...Quelles belles pensées! Oui, tu as raison. Il faut s'arrêter de temps en temps pour remercier le Bon Dieu pour tout ce qu'Il nous a donné! Bon weekend...et je pense à lundi!! Encore une aventure!! Et cette fois-ci...avec deux blogs!!! Bisous...Debbie
Good morning Linda, what a beautiful post. Out of the mouths of babes comes such innocence and sincerity. I hope you have a super day. hugs ~lynne~
She sure is thankful for that gift - I haven't been able to get her out of it all week! (And since it's so comfy and snuggly, I'm thankful, too.) Love you!
Love that little girl...I can hear that laugh right now in my head! She is precious!
Is there anything better than the pure, unadulterated love of a child? For that matter, the sound of a child's laughter? I think not. Thanks for a lovely post. Kathy
Oh how sweet! I can imagine the joy you have bestowed upon her and that laughter. What a beautiful post. And yes, we shouldn't forget to thank God for everything He has given us....Christine
What a wonderful post...don't do just love those grand babies...have a great weekend hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Hi Linda, stop by when you get a chance. There's a little something waiting for you at my blog! Kathy
Linda, thanks for swinging by for a visit. I can't wait to see what you and Debbie come up with tomorrow. :-) I'll be at work all day, so I'm sure I'll have something to look forward to when I get home.. hugs ~lynne~
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