Gathering graces….
Grateful…grateful…grateful…~to be alive
on this magnificent work of art;
the beauty on this planet
is engaging
beyond words.
~for sanctuary
…especially the one deep inside me.
~That I’m not alone.
That I’ll never, under any circumstance,
be truly alone.
Yet I can relish nourishing solitude.
~for rainy days when my paints and pens tumble onto the table
like happy puppies.
~for the hard stuff
….the uncomfortable, irritating,
frustrating, nerve-wracking and even heart-breaking bits.
(renovation is stressful but so worth the hassle)
~for hot baths and dove soap.
~for the medical arts and creative healers who care and serve.
~for chocolate
….dark, creamy, hot,
hugging nuts and dried fruits,
pudding’d, pie’d, baked into cakes,
whipped into frostings,
chunked into cookies and scones.
I’m a fan:)
~for the joyful energy, laughter and clamor
of family gathered together
and for the soft hush that fills the house
when it goes quiet and still again.
~that I can see December from here.
Hello you beautiful last month of the year!
Suddenly my knees are less rubbery
and I can see the twinkle lights
and the end of the tunnel.
You have the gift of being able to touch another's heart at a very deep level with your words….I am so blessed that God has allowed me to be in your path. Thank you from my heart for using your gift so freely to bless so many…..
oh yes,
the deep sanctuary within.
i too
lovelovelove this place.
that is why
we are such
close friends. 🙂
lovely to
gratitude swim with you.
xoxox
Love your words..the deep sanctuary within…Kathy
Jen your words never fail me. You just know how to go on the leading of the Holy Spirit to minister to your readers. Blessings to you dear one.
thankful for your words
and thoughts
that add
an amen
to our
own
Your so wise to store up all the good, like your little furry friend on your card. Love the quote on the card along with the wonderful spell your words created, I get lost in that world
I think that there is no wisdom like that of maintaining a grateful heart. I love the way that others begin to count their blessings when they are reminded of the gratitudes of others.
I found your words particularly calming this evening, thankyou.
oh no….really? you can see the end of the year ? the last month ?
i think my blinders are permanently attached to my face 🙂
I love your creative card and the words "Sometimes when you can't possibly earn it, when your hands aren't enough, grace is given and provision comes". It is so true! It has happened to me many times. I'm grateful for that beyond measure. Your gratefulness Jennifer, is in every post that you write. It pours out of you and refreshes us every time.
your words have the same effect as that dark rich chocolate has on me – without the added calories!!! Ahhh!!!!
Here it is Thanksgiving Day and we are all piled up watching the parade. So, I have the perfect time to drop by and visit friends. I wanted to tell you that one the things I am thankful for today is blogging and the way it has made my world so much bigger. Thank you for the friendship, the wisdom, and the inspiration I have found here. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, my friend. Happy Thanksgiving!