Gladitude Monday

As I shared before, things aren't so easy-sneezy-lemon-squeezy right now. However, it's especially at these times when it's important for me to gain perspective by looking for blessings.

10. We've found summer. It's here in WA. Today will be 80 degrees. Not a cloud in the sky.

9. The sun makes my mood brighter, and that of my hounds. They dislike walking in the rain, but around here, if it rains, we still walk. Otherwise we wouldn't walk. Speaking of which...I should get going before it gets too hot. We Pacific Northwesterners are used to + or - 15 degree change, so when that mercury hits 80, we do feel "hot". I know...wimps.

8. Glad His mercies are new each morning-each moment, for that matter.

7. Glad for my incredible church family. I sang on worship team last Sunday, and I know it's my job to focus on the Lord and give my all to Him in leading his church to worship. But He blesses me so much every time, it's like His gift to me. Even when I'm giving to Him He give to me. Amazing.

6. Glad Big arrives home tomorrow p.m. It's been a long trip this time. Not so long days-wise--only 8 days. But heart-wise. I miss him.

5. Grateful for the prayers and emails on my and my family's behalf. Mwwah! I kiss you with radical force.

4. Glad that I got some makeup which really makes me feel pretty. I've had these awful hyperpigmentation spots, and i just can't stand them. Call me vain. But, I sat down with a woman, had her "make me up", and bought nearly everything she suggested. Guess what? I've been able to recreate what she did, and I'm so pleased. I can't help it--I don't have to have the fanciest clothes, etc., but I do want to look in the mirror and like what I see. In a way, it simplifies my routine, too because I can throw out all the "also rans" in my bathroom and makeup bag.

3. Glad for the Grey's Anatomy season premiere and all my sweet television shows.

2. Glad I'm blogging again. Feels good. Taking myself off the hook for staying "caught up". I need to remember that this is a hobby; I can't feel badly if I don't get to every blog. Nor will I take it personally (okay, I'll try not to!) :) if folks give my posts a rest. Everything has its time and season.

1. Grateful for traditions. One of our traditions is going to Taco Bell on Sunday after church. Another that we're back into is reading aloud together on the Big Blue Bed (ours). Right now we just started a book called The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart. We've only just begun to read it, but so far, I think it's excellent. It's a thick book, so we'll probably be reading for quite a while, but it's fun for us to squeeze all 600 pounds of us on our bed and read together. Also interestingly, it's protagonist (so far) is a verrrry bright boy who doesn't fit the norm in school and life. Hmmm...feels a bit close to home, and I like that.

What are some traditions your families do? Either for fall or in general?

Blessings! Soli Deo Gloria!