Blessed and Thankful

"For each new morning with its light,

For rest and shelter of the night,

For health and food, for love and friends,

For everything Thy goodness sends."

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

We have much to be grateful for, don't we? With Thanksgiving week upon us,  I appreciate the reminder and perspective Mr. Emerson's words offer.

I'm thankful for God's gift of salvation, for my wonderful family and friends, as well as the sacrifices made for the freedom we enjoy here in the United States. 

Thank you for blessing me with your kind friendship and support. I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving week. May you enjoy great fellowship and food with those you love. 

Who and what do you count among your blessings?

Thanksgiving weekend note - I'd planned to write a shiny new post for 11/27/17, but this crazy busy week got away from me. So I'm carrying the thankful theme until 12/4/17. Have a great week! :)

Blessing to you,

Karen 

P.S. The winner of the 11/13 giveaway of Ann Gabhart's book These Healing Hills is Susan J. Reinhardt. Congratulations, Susan! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to see us. 

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Counting Blessings

"For each new morning with its light,

For rest and shelter of the night,

For health and food, for love and friends,

For everything Thy goodness sends."

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

With Thanksgiving week upon us, we can't help but reflect on the abundant blessings we enjoy. 

I'm grateful for my Heavenly Father, family, and wonderful friends like you. 

Thank you for your friendship and kind support. :)

What are you thankful for? 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Blessings to you,

Karen

Gratitude Check

"Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever." 

Psalm 107:1

"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." 

William Arthur Ward

Gratitude Check

Is gratitude a part of your daily life? I am thankful for many things, but I don't 

always see things through positive or grateful eyes. Maybe you can relate.

For instance, do you ever:

• View the day's accomplishments through what did not get done?
• View your worth and progress according to your weaknesses only?

If you do, perhaps you'd like to join me in a gratitude exercise by: 

•  Counting our blessings.
• Treasuring moments spent with loved ones.
• Celebrating things accomplished, no matter how small.
• Celebrating strengths while recognizing and working on flaws. 
• Viewing life as a journey, where one small step forward is better than none at all.

What do you think? Can a gratitude check help us express thankfulness 

more freely, touching and inspiring others, as Mr. Ward suggests? 

Fun Giveaway News  

The Emblazon authors are celebrating "A whole year of creating lifelong readers" 

by giving away a Kindle preloaded with 50 awesome books for tweens! 

Who are the Emblazon authors? They are a group of talented and dedicated 

writers who are "Writing stories on the hearts of children." 

Enter the giveaway HERE.

I Love to Write Day

  Did you know that November 15 is 

I Love to Write Day?

It is indeed, so feel free to celebrate as you like!

Check out the history of I Love to Write Day here.

So what do you think? Do you agree with Mr. Ward? 

What are you grateful for? 

I'm taking a break until Monday, December 1. 

Happy Thanksgiving to all my US friends! 

See you soon! :)

Happy writing,
 
Karen

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