Multitude Monday

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Today I'm continuing my journey of giving thanks in all things.  It is not always easy but something I think is necessary in order to keep my attitude where it should be.  I haven't done it in the past few weeks and yep, my attitude went right back to that stinking thinking that I'm so susceptible to get!  

 So in an effort to take every thought captive that II Corinthians 10:5 talks about, I'm blessed with the following things today:

#1465-1480 ~ 

♥ Electricity.

♥ Special dinners.
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♥ Raising money for a great cause.

♥ Friends who are like sisters.
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♥ Finding a bit of clarity in some confusing things.

♥ Early morning silence.

♥ Talking my son through a hard decision.
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♥ The stillness of snow falling.

♥ Chatting with old friends.
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 ♥ Encouraging words.

♥ Great-Grandmas.
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 ♥ Being encouraged by the enthusiasm of a young man in our church who is leaving for Chile for 3 months of missions work.

 ♥ Good smells from my kitchen.

♥ Visiting with a young lady that I watched as a baby, and loving on her baby.
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♥ A husband who is infinitely patient with me! 

 and finally...

 ♥ God's word that provides guidance.

Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Great pics Terri, thanks for always encouraging us to count our blessings. xx

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Great list, Terri. Have a blessed week.

    Love,
    Debbi

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