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Being Gifted




I am marveling....

at being gifted


I was gifted today...

-by the stunning blue of the skies accented against billowy white clouds,

-by the warmth of the sun upon my upturned face

-by the welcoming music of the birds as they flew overhead

-by a time in the garden pulling up weeds that was actually a breeze thanks to the recent rains

-by the friendly little chat with the neighbor boy on his scooter

-by the encouraging call from my friend

-by the helpful man at the bicycle shop

-by seeing my dear hubby hard at work well grooming our yard and feeling so thankful for him

 -by the sign I saw along the way, reminding  me and all who passed by to "Trust Jesus"

-by a walk around the neighborhood made all the sweeter by some sweet chats with sweet folks

-by a zoom meeting with five faithful friends

-by a new book that arrived in the mail

-by a stop at my dear cousin's home to pick up some home made masks she lovingly made

-by a wonderful video visit with our two year old granddaughter who loves to have daddy give her the phone so she can walk around her house and show grandma her dolly and toys and books

-by a touching video chat with a dear 18 year old "granddaughter" who returns to her home country overseas tomorrow after spending almost nine months with our daughter's family (during which time she easily worked her way into our hearts forever)

-by a video call with two little grandsons who love to converse; one with a steady flow of sentences and questions and the other with cute little grunts:)

-by a bike ride (just a quick one)

-by the Word of God which spoke directly to my thirsty heart starting the day with the best gift of all...communion with the Giver of all good gifts!

 -by the anticipation of a day of worship tomorrow, realizing that today was a day of worship as well

No, today was not my birthday. It was not Christmas or our anniversary or Mother's Day.

But,  praise be to God...I was gifted. Gifted so well!

Today.   It was just "Today"

 And today.... was a gift!

"This is the day that the Lord has made, we will be glad and rejoice in it"  Psalm 118:24



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