#365grateful January 22 - February 1, 2014

I am grateful to own the desk my father made

 and a space set aside for the sole purpose

 of writing notes of encouragement.

I am grateful for a warm fire on a chilly day.

I'm grateful for my camera. Its lens is a window

 I look through to capture the world around me.

I am grateful for my new boots Charlie bought me.

I am grateful I can write in cursive..

an art disappearing from the classroom

I'm grateful for the gift of an angel

 from a dear friend who is no longer with me.

I am grateful to hang out with my hubby on a chilly winter day.

I am grateful to learn about the Chinese

 traditions for celebrating the new year.

I am grateful for quiet moments tucked inside a busy day.

I am grateful for a snail mail note decorated

 with a flower to give cheer on those less than perfect days.

I am grateful Charlie has his parents' Bible

 and for the memories tucked inside