“…This day is sacred to our Lord.
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
Nehemiah 8:10b
202. the opportunity to share thankfulness.
203. a beautiful sunrise.
204. visit with aunt, uncle & cousins – at the beach.
205. peaceful sleep.
206. work accomplished.
207. strength to say “no” at appropriate time.
208. minor traffic on busy highway.
209. making time for exercise.
210. phone calls.
211. learning new things.
212. enrolling for fall class.
213. making a “to do” list for the week.
214. letting go of stuff.
215. learning from friends.
216. learning more about Blogger.
217. learning more about fonts.
218. learning more about backgrounds.
216. learning more about Blogger.
217. learning more about fonts.
218. learning more about backgrounds.
Joining the Gratitude Community at Ann’s place has been a rewarding experience. Every Monday, I share some of my list. Do you know the difference that can be made in an attitude when one focuses on the positive – what is right with life, so to speak – instead of focusing on the negative – what is wrong with life? For me it is hugh. Not that I don’t sometimes get bogged down with what I perceive to be wrong, but being involved with the community does help focus more on the positive. You might want to check it out.
I know I am not the only blogger that was using a background from a popular supplier of free backgrounds. I learned so much trying to change my background last week. I found one on another supplier of free backgrounds, used if for several days only to have a similar notice pop up yesterday that the background I was using would disappear on August 1st! Yikes!! BUT…this time changing the background went very smoothly. I also learned about changing fonts and using them in my blog. They are supposed to be visible to readers, even if the reader does not have the fonts installed on their computer. Can you see them?
I got a lot accomplished around my house last week…this week my project is my closet and drawers. I think I have a lot of clothing and stuff that I have not worn or used in a long time that I need to take to the thrift shop.
What is on your “to do” list this week? What are you thankful for???
The strength to say no, peaceful sleep, work accomplished . . .giving thanks with you! What a great list!
we had a productive weekend too! He is so good to help us!
I'm thankful for getting to spend some time with my girls.
yes, we can see the fonts. and good job with the background business. i know, it can be frustrating but satisfying when it actually works!
blessings to you this week,
megan
Great list! Learning – so grateful for the ability to stretch my brain. Whether it is trying to figure out blogger (ugh) or getting prepared for a new school year. Thanks for your prayers.
i love fonts (i'm an english nerd!!)
and the grace to say no… that is HUGE!!
productive, and rest-ful, what a good list of things to praise him for!
I got the same message on my background so I played around with mine this morning. I am thankful for cooler mornings and air conditioner!!
Mary
I join you in gratitude for being able to let go and for strength to say know when appropriate.
Thank you so much for your prayers and for your encouragement to me these past few weeks as we move closer to the big date. You are dear! I am inspired by your post and look forward to what you have to say.
blessings
~a
Love your background and fonts, Mary! I am thankful when I figure out something new for the blog, too 🙂 From your list, I can see you had a blessed week. I'm so glad!
Beautiful background!
I love #205 and #207. Thankful right alongside you. Splendid list.
Great list, Mary–some that really made me think–
peaceful sleep–as we get older it seems that a good night's rest is something from the past–I slept almost all night, night before last and felt like a new person–last night I was awake until 4 and got up at 7–that has been my norm way too much of the time lately–oh well, I'm thankful for the three hours–
But you have my curiosity up about the fonts. Can you tell us where you found them. And yes, I have found the old quote that states, "Necessity is the mother of invention" is certainly true with figuring out a blog. Can't believe what all I've learned since I first started–still have a very long way to go but it is fun and quite addictive also. I love figuring out the HTML–it's kinda like solving a mystery.
Loved all your thanksgivings!
Love you,
D.
I love your blog design! It is so summery and fresh.
I have been so blessed by the gratitude community too! It has helped me to focus on the positive in life and be thankful and mindful of every small blessing.
Details I may not have noticed before are now something I take joy in.
Blessings ~
suzy