Tall red poppies bloom against the brick remains of an old homestead A couple of weeks ago, John and I hiked in Alpine, Utah, to see the poppy gardens near the old Lambert homestead. We knew if we waited, we would miss the peak of the flowers. One minute, flowers are blooming, and the next minute, that particular floral show is over until next year. The Ten Things of Thankful blog hop runs every week, but sometimes I miss the boat and don't get a post composed. I find, though, that those weeks that I do join in, I'm more apt to look for (and find!) the good in life--regardless of whether it was a "good" week or a "bad" week. Just as taking time to hike pays off with a beautiful view, taking the time to share ten things I'm thankful for pays off with a feeling of peace, satisfaction, and gratitude. The past three weeks have been spent at home. It's been so nice to catch up on things here. The air conditioner cools the house again, we've taken ...
Hey Kristi. What a great gratitude list! And perfect timing too. I wrote a post about becoming a thankful family yesterday. I included ten things I'm thankful for at the bottom of the post and challenged readers to join in by adding their list to the comments.
ReplyDeleteFrom the looks of this site, you already know the incredible power of gratitude. I think my post is longer than what you intended, but my gratitude list is there :) And, I'm going to keep this page open, because I'd love to check back and see what others are grateful for.
Thank you for the awesome opportunity to connect, share, and express gratitude in a public way!
Welcome to the Ten Things of Thankful community! I agree with your "perfect timing" statement; your post was exactly what I needed to read this morning.
DeleteOne thing about this blog hop is that our rules are rather lax. Whether brief or lengthy, all gratitude posts are welcome. I loved how your post explained the benefits of being thankful, how you incorporate gratitude into your own family, and concluded with your own TToT list.
Again, welcome!
Isn't it a great time to simplify life?
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is! :-)
DeleteI love your simple list this week. Being able to see a beautiful sunset at the end of your day is a great way to top off your day and help settle one's mind.
ReplyDeleteThe sunsets are spectacular here. :-)
DeleteI'm honored to be part of #3, #8, and #9 in your life! Great list, Kristi! Short and sweet and to the point!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm glad you're part of them, too! :-)
DeleteBrevity is the soul of wit*
ReplyDeleteI totally identify with all (with the possible exception of #3 although, I've been known to note frozen water on my own lists as a hypograt, which, as we know, is allowed by the BoSR)
Nice list. Resonates which is a good thing in this gratitude business.
* your TToT this week is an irresistible set up for rolling out some Wm.
Hey, I'm flattered that my simple words inspired a Shakespeare quote.
DeleteThe snow was short-lived, and this week promises temps near 70. I'm not complaining. :-)
Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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