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It has been a crazy few weeks around here.... and will be for the rest of this term. Have been working on a couple of projects, just haven't had time to photograph them yet.

In all the busy-ness of life though I have been so thankful for the many blessings that I have. I have been thinking about Gratitude a lot lately.

I have come accross this quote which has made me think:

GRATITUDE IS A QUALITY SIMILAR TO ELECTRICITY
IT MUST BE PRODUCED AND DISCHARGED AND USED UP IN ORDER TO EXIST AT ALL
Willian Faulkner

I really like this quote. The image of electricity is powerful, and living a life filled with gratitude is just as powerful. I have to admit, it is sometimes hard to be grateful when you are in pain or sick or things aren't going the way you like, but even in times of trial, there are always those worse off, so I know that I need to be grateful for all situations in my life. The power of Gratitude can always brighten my mood. Today I am grateful for an Attitude of Gratitude. I am grateful for what it is teaching me and for the daily reminder that I have been richly blessed. I am grateful for this electricity in my life, for the spark of happiness and light it brings.

My favourite chapter in the Bible is Phillipians Chapter 4 - it reminds me daily to be thankful.
To be grateful and I like to think it is my live verses.

⁴Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.

⁵Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

⁶Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

⁷And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

⁸Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

⁹Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

¹⁰But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.

¹¹Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.

I received this email this week: Wanted to document it here so that I would remember it and have a copy to look back on.

TEN THINGS GOD WON'T ASK ON THAT DAY:

1... God won't asl what kind of car you drove. He'll ask how many people you drove who didn't have transportation.

2... God won't ask the quare footage of your house, He'll ask how many people you welcomed into your home.

3... God won't asl about the clothes you had in your closet, He;ll ask how many you helped to clothe.

4... God won't ask what your highest salary was. He'll ask if you compromised character to obtain it.

5... God won't ask what your job title was. He'll ask if your performed your job to the best of your ability,

6... God won't ask how many friends you had. He'll ask how many people to whom you were a friend.

7... God won't ask in what neighbourhood you lived, He'll ask how you treated your neighbours.

8... God won't ask about the colour of your skin. He'l asl about the content of your character.

9... God won't ask why it took you so long to seek Salvation. He'll lovingly take you to your mansion in heaven, and not to the gates of Hell.

10... God won;t have to ask how many people you forwarded this to, He already knows your decision.

What are the things you are grateful for this week:

1. That my tooth came out easily to day and didn't crack and shatter like my dentist expected.

2. That the end of report writing and exam marking is in sight and we will get to have some together time again this weekend.

3. Text messages with uplifting words of encouragement has caused me to turn around and do the same for someone else. Because everyone needs to hear words of encouragement.

4. God's miracles are staggering, His wonders are surprising. His kingdom lasts and lasts. His soverighn rule goes on forever. Daniel 4:3 (The Message)

5. People who are praying for you

6. Books books and more books.

7. Instrumental worship music. Love listening to it and reflecting on the glories of the Lord.

8. My gym membership. Feeling so much better since I have made it a part of my life each week again.

9. Photographes and the memories they bring back to mind.

10. The Christmas season ahead and reason for the season.

Finally a little bit of Chloe Fun..... from her weekend.

And just for a little bit of fun:...

A - Age: over 50
B - Bed size: Queen
C - Chore you hate: Housework full stop....
D- Dog's name: Penny (well she is not ours, but she is my son's dog and we all love her)
E - Essential start your day item: Breakfast
F - Favorite color: Blue although I am known as a colour queen.
G - Gold or Silver: Gold
H - Height: 179cmish approx although I think I am starting to shrink.
I - Instruments you play(ed): piano and guitar
J - Job title: Teacher Aide - Library and General school.
K - Kid(s): Pete, Sarah and Chloe
M - Mum's name: Margaret
N - Nicknames: not sure I have one
O - Overnight hospital stay other than birth: several times.... mainly for miscarriages, broken arms, etc
Q - Quote you like: Remember there’s not such a thing
As a small act of kindness...
Every act creates a ripple
With no logical end...
- Scott Adams
R - Right or left handed: Right
S - Siblings: Jude and Lea
T - Time you wake up: usually around 7am
U- Underwear: best not say.....
V - Vegetable you dislike: Brussel Sprouts and Choco
W - Ways you drink your coffee: I dont - love the smell, hate the taste.
X-rays you've had: arms, feet and back
Y- Yummy food you make: Corn Beef and vegetables
Z- Zoo favorite : Oooh this is a hard one cause i love heaps - , Giraffes and Elephants would be my faves.

Will be back soon.