When I bought my GRATITUDE JOURNAL a couple of years ago, I wondered if I’d ever fill it up. Would keeping a journal like this really make a difference?
A few of my entries…
# 416. Thomas doesn’t have CELIAC. (My son Thomas and his girlfriend Brittany below.)
# 585. Katie’s perseverance. (My daughter Katie doesn’t give up.)
# 787. The way You blend the colors of the sky.
# 95. Laughing with Jamie. (My daughter Jamie isn’t afraid of anything or anyone!)
# 136. The sunrise–oh, the sunrise!
# 400. Laughing with B.J. last night.
# 211. Talking to Lynne and Kellie.
# 345. I’m not afraid! You’re with me wherever I go.
#1545. Lisa and me … praying for each other.
#667. Going to Lisa’s cabin today! (Friends Leigh Anne, Dayna, and another Lisa.)
# 1544. Robin. She understands.
# 503. Sweet talks with my sissy (Jennifer) and Mother.
# 580. DiAnn’s honesty. (She’s just as kind as she is honest.)
# 1165. Roses from Mother’s yard.
# 1190. The tiny sound of Kitty Thelma drinking water.
# 1466. Still being in love after all these years. (35 in December!)
# 1331. My blog readers and their precious responses. This means you! Each one of you! I’ve written about you so many times, I started my second journal. 🙂
Writing down things I’m grateful for like Ann Voskamp does in ONE THOUSAND GIFTS changed my life in two unexpected ways:
1. Re-reading my thoughts brought a second wave of gratitude even bigger than the first.
2. Whatever I choose to focus on–good or bad–seems to grow.
If you have a gratitude journal, share some of your entries. I’d love to hear about them.
My friend’s sites:
Robin’s ALL THINGS HEART AND HOME
Love,
Julie
