Sometimes a series of events in out lives points things out to us. Our sermon at church last week was about gratitude. Then on Monday, as is my usual routine, after I went to the post office I stopped by the Salvation Army store to check out anything new there that I just can't live without :) I always glance by the book section and usually pick out a book or two I want to read or a book to send to my mom to read (or one I read and then send to her). Anyhow, they are very organized there and have a separate section for Christian based books so I always check that out first before going to the fiction section.
A new book was there - about gratitude. It looked very good so I picked it up and for 50 cents decided I would dive deeper into gratitude. I'm anxious to start reading it as the sermon was very good and makes me think about all I have to be grateful for.
Then on Tuesday night the kids are I went the the home for the blind here in town. Our church group has "adopted" this home and a few times a year we do special programs for the residents there. Last night we visited with the residents, took treats, and sang Christmas carols with them. Hailey and Brent were very nervous about being around the people but by the end of the evening they were both saying how they liked the people and wanted to go to whatever event was held there next.
The whole experience made me very grateful. One, for having my health and vision and the other for my children being healthy and able to open their own hearts to help others.
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