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Until recently we had been unusually dry for spring but we got 1.5 inches of rain on Friday. It came down so gently I could just stand at the window and watch. I am so thankful for the rain we, now everything will come to life. 

There is a story in the Bible of the people, almost annoyingly, following Jesus and being so enthralled that they forget about their hunger so Jesus feeds them. I want to follow Christ and listen in wonder to His voice. Thank You Jesus for inspiring me!

Today I want to thank God for the potholes on memory lane. They have taught me how to avoid future problems and they have taught me how to fix problems even when they seemed insurmountable.

What goes on in your head radiates out on your face. Today I want to rid myself of negative thinking and have cheerful, enthused thoughts. It is a struggle for me because I tend to be pessimistic but I will try again today.

Remember today that you can not be pushed by your problems but must be led by your dreams. There will be things in your life you are powerless to change but you can always dream. Be enthused and thankful for the good.

How did you choose a partner? I simply married my best friend and we have only got closer since then. Thankfully we are still writing the story.

I am thankful for grace. I am not perfect; rather I am impatient, unkind, unhappy far too often. Despite this my family continues to love me and God continues to forgive and offer grace if I admit my faults.

Thank God for laughter! Children can be frustrating but their laughter is so contagious! Adults can be so sober but laughter makes them younger.

Instead of your first thoughts being this morning “Poor me!” try thanking God for being alive. I am healthy, I have a family, I have friends, and more.

I am thankful for today, I will never have this day again. I want to fill it with gratefulness and service for others, besides the normal things of life.

I thank God for protecting me from what I thought I wanted and blessing with what I didn’t know I needed. God knows better than me what is best for my happiness.

Today I just wanted to thank my wife for her part in my journey. It is because of her that I have a spring in my step.

You can choose today to be rich. Simply count all the things you have that money cannot buy.

I can’t force people to be a part of my life so today I am thankful for those people who have chosen to be a part of my life and continue to connect with me. It starts with those who are my family, who choose kindness and compassion and love each day for me and then it extends to many friends and contacts.

We need to consider today that happiness does not make us grateful but that gratefulness makes us happy. I am striving for less negative thinking and more thankfulness, that is why I write this blog.