In lieu of giving up something for my Lenten obligation, I decided to count my blessings. To do so, I made a list of 40 items (one for each day of Lent) to which I am grateful for and consider a blessing in my life.
- A wonderful husband and loving father
- Three beautiful, bright, caring, kind children
- A roof over our heads
- My DH’s job that affords me to be a SAHM
- Chunky baby legs and dimpled knees
- Baby giggles
- Boisterous belly laughs
- A home filled with laughter
- A home filled with music
- A sense of humor
- A pantry, fridge and tummies full of food
- Gas in my car
- Loving parents/grandparents
- My sister and her wonderful husband
- My parents
- A good relationship with my MIL
- Loving extended family and cousins to play with
- Family living close by
- Fantastic friends
- Witnessing beautiful sunrises and sunsets
- Folders full of gorgeous photos
- Hubbie’s mack-daddy back-up system to protect our files and gorgeous photos
- Vacations and weekend trips
- My “Me Time” set aside for running
- A wonderful church to call home
- Our health
- Family get-togethers
- Moms on the Go, the ultimate moms group
- A mommy brain that can still hold the most magnificent memories
- A safe neighborhood
- Wearing flip-flops all year round
- A smiley tap-dancing dog and her wagging tail
- Doggie kisses
- Butterfly kisses and lullabies
- Cuddles
- The presence of God in my life
- Water under the bridge, repairing and rebuilding relationships
- Date nights
- The means to help others
- A blog that people actually read and leave wonderful, supportive comments (hint…hint)
Love this, I was thinking of doing something similar.
Now I have to start counting!
Fat baby legs, belly laughs…what’s not to love! Oh wait, the crying at midnight for no reason
ha! Love this list. Stopping by from Lady Bloggers!
What a great idea for Lent! (And everyday!) I’m going to steal this idea next year.
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Awww, love it!! x
What a great list. I also have a good relationship with my MIL & I’m so grateful for that. Sometimes the things that I take for granted, a lot of people would love to have.