Gratitude list

Have you ever received a phone call from your loved one and you had so much to tell him that you couldn't think of one single thing to say when you finally had the chance? When Dear Husband was deployed, this actually happened a few times. It might be just me, but I started making lists to avoid the "Oh no! I also wanted to tell him x, y, and z!".

I'm in a similar situation when it comes to Adoration. I love the concept. However, the few times I make it these days, I'm full of anticipation, but when I'm there, I don't know what to do with myself. All the things I wanted to reflect on in the presence of the Lord occur to me afterwards. Since I'll have a chance soon to go to Adoration again, I thought I'd be a little proactiv and make up a list as well, focusing on gratitude. I'll be there for 60 minutes, so I came up with 60 things I'm thankful for (and no, they are not necessarily in order).

I'm thankful for:

my children
my husband
my extended family
my friends
good health
a house to live in
food on the table
the internet
mommy blogs
mail

telephones
music
sunshine
the ocean
books
rainbows
teachers
community
time for myself to recharge my batteries
the Sacraments

the Church
gardens
clean air to breathe
clean water to drink
retirement savings
healthcare
the prayers others say on my behalf
the kindness of strangers
my children's hugs
my children's smiles

being able to comfort my children
forgiveness
sleep
air planes
vacation time
photography
light
peace in my country
people's goodwill
a conscience to guide me

pretty landscapes
toys
art
clothes that are functional and pretty
tools and appliances to make our work easier
peacemakers
freedom
homecomings
pretty and comfortable furniture
crafts

having all my senses
laws that protect us
being able to stay home with my children
my husband's job
enough money to buy the necessities and some extras
volunteer work
people who guide and inspire me
our ability to heal physically and emotionally
God's never-ending love for us
joy and laughter

What are you thankful for?