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Monday, October 3, 2011

Giving Thanks…

 

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The theme this week is “gratitude”.   Oh my…

I just have so much to be grateful for. The Lord has blessed me with such a wonderful family, friends and now my precious grandchildren!  I’m grateful for my health, my children’s health, and for my son who is a brain tumor survivor!  The list could go on and on.  I’m just so grateful for so many things.   One of my favorite quotes on gratitude is by Melody Beattie:

 

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.”

Yes, isn’t it amazing the how our attitude toward life and others can change everything?

 

So, what are you truly grateful for today?

46 comments:

  1. TeresaOctober 4, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Susan, a beautiful piece of work and an inspirational quote . . .thank you I have loved this. Teresa x

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  2. LynnOctober 4, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    You!
    Am so blessed to be able to pray for your family!
    Psalms 31:14-16 But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God. My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me. Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake.
    Prayer Bears
    My email address

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  3. Pat MarkOctober 4, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    So pretty and the words are so moving. I too have so much to be grateful for. This challenge really gave me time to think of all those things.

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  4. A Creative GraceOctober 4, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    I agree, so thank you for sharing this today :) love you photo and the edit too.

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  5. Rosemary AubutOctober 4, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Beautiful image and quote!

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  6. Leah COctober 4, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Amen:) Lovely photo!

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  7. Desirae ROctober 4, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    This is really beautiful! I am really drawn by the colors and texture of this. Well done!

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  8. Gail DixonOctober 4, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Lovely post! My devotional yesterday was about being thankful to God even for the trials. Hard to do but very rewarding.

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  9. say cheeseOctober 4, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    lovely flower, nice quote and texture!

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  10. Ashley SiskOctober 4, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Love the quote - such a beautiful image.

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  11. KristiOctober 4, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Hi Susan! Beautiful image and texture and beautiful words from a beautiful heart!

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  12. SherrieSt.HilaireOctober 4, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Thank you, Susan, for such a beautiful and inspiring post. Your image is beautiful but your words filled my heart! I love that quote...you have no idea how much I needed to read those words. Bless you, sweet sister!

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  13. Rosie@leavesnbloomOctober 4, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    That's lovely Susan and so lovely to read about how the Lord has blessed you and your family.

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  14. JessicaOctober 4, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Beautiful quote from Melody Beattie -- I have never heard of her but that quote is so full of wisdom! Thanks for sharing. : )

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  15. Nadege,October 4, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Love the single flower amongst the greenery.
    We should all take time to count our blessings. Wonderful quote.

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  16. KmcblackburnOctober 4, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Lovely photo and textures, and beautiful sentiments. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and your very kind words.

    Kathy

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  17. NancyOctober 4, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Very pretty, Susan. Simple but says so much. :)

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  18. UnknownOctober 4, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Beautiful words.
    Thank you.

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  19. AmarieOctober 4, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    So simple, yet beautiful! Thank you for visiting. :-)

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  20. TerrieOctober 4, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Absolutely beautiful image and commentary! Thanks so much for sharing and reminding us the value of gratitude.

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  21. LindaOctober 4, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Beautiful texture work - just great!! :)

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  22. TiffanyOctober 4, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Love the quote and the picture is fabulous...hope you had a great day:)

    Tiffany

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  23. MarilynOctober 4, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    You said this so beautifully. I sometimes think I can't be grateful enough!

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  24. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I love this so much Susan.

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  25. KathleenOctober 4, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Beautiful image, and wonderful quote. I think that if more people had that attitude, the world would be a much different place.

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  26. ShonEjaiOctober 5, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Beautiful photo! Very well composed!

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  27. Lynne DaleyOctober 5, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Beautiful words and beautiful texture work!

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  28. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Love the photo, but that quote is just wonderful! When we stop to be grateful, what we have really is enough--usually more than enough! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  29. deb dutyOctober 5, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Your edit is lovely and the words are beautiful! I love the reminder to have a thankful attitude.

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  30. Patty WysongOctober 5, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Beautiful.
    So much to be thankful for! Thanks for the reminder.

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  31. Cherry WarrickOctober 5, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Thanks for visiting me at Pursuing Heart. Love your photos here on your blog! And yes, grandchildren are such a blessing - we have nine, and #10 is on the way!

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  32. Stefanie BrownOctober 5, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Love, love, love this statement:

    "Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life."

    How true!

    What a blessing your post was to me today!

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  33. WonderOctober 5, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    it turns what we have into enough and more...
    thanks for the encouraging reminder! happy day to you ☺

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  34. SylviaOctober 5, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Wonderful photo and a great quote, Susan !
    Lovely wishes,
    Sylvia

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  35. PeggyOctober 5, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    AMEN and Blessings Susan... I'm just so grateful also but mostly today that you came to visit and be in touch! So good always to see your smiling face :0)...and a beautiful fragrance from this precious flower photo and WORD!
    May our gratitude unlock the fullness of life each day! Thank you Susan for your message and your love... Peace & love, Peggy

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  36. heritagemomOctober 5, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Beautiful photo. I totally agree with the quote from Beattie. Nicely put!

    Christine

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  37. CathyOctober 5, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    So pretty, Susan, thanks for that reminder. Blessings ~

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  38. Blue Cotton MemoryOctober 5, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I am so blessed, too - and so thankfull. Trying to come up with ways to instill that gratitude in my children.!

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  39. From the HeartOctober 5, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Beautiful Word and picture. I have missed you on WFW for some reason. Good to see you again and I am thankful that you have so much to be thankful for.
    Praise the Lord.
    AE

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  40. DorieOctober 5, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    How true, it is amazing how much our attitudes affect our lives!
    Beautiful photograph!

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  41. sharon brobstOctober 5, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Wow...Thanks for the reminder! Just beautiful.

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  42. Kaye Swain - SandwichINK for the Sandwich GenerationOctober 5, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Lovely picture and sweet words of encouragement and inspiration. Thank you for sharing this :)

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  43. loriOctober 5, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    perfectly perfect friend...
    can't wait to get that special teapot out! :) and YES, send me some pics..the texture thing is AdDictive!!

    xoxo, lori

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  44. MistyOctober 5, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

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  45. Linda/patchworkOctober 6, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Very nice. And, very true.

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  46. UnknownOctober 6, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Such a great photo... I love the composition and the muted tones.

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Thank you for the encouragement! I appreciate you stopping by today!