An Experiment in Gratitude

I realize it has been ages since I have posted on this blog. Instead of sitting in front of the computer, I have spent the summer experiencing gratitude with my family and friends.

But I have a reason for posting today, a simple reason: Someone shared this video with me and I just had to pass it along. I hope it adds a smile of to your day!

So, here is my summer gratitude list… so far. Much summer is still to come, and I am thankful (and will be thankful) for every moment!

Summer Gratitude List (so far):

• An incredible mission trip to Honduras with precious friends at Mission Lazarus. We experienced the blessing of building a cinder-block home for a father and his five children. We also distributed food to a number of families that will feed them for two months. The experience was humbling, and I felt honored to have the privilege of being with these families, sharing gratitude together.
• Time at the beach. Kids playing catch. Listening to the waves. Slowing down time together.
• Traveling.
• Hanging out by the pool.
• Talking after dark.
• Long walks.
• Shopping and laughing with my teenage daughter.
• Ice cream.
• Girl’s night out.
• Being a pirate at our children’s VBS.
• Watching Mamma Mia two nights in a row with my sister and daughter.
• A weekend motorcycle trip with my husband and precious friends.
• My son drove for the first time ever today.

This summer is about savoring the simple things. Grateful!

I would love to hear what you are grateful for today. Please feel free to comment and share the love!