Day 4 of The Gratitude Project

Typically church is about being grateful, and today's service was no exception. One of our choirs, Judah Ensemble, sang Hezekiah Walker's song, "Grateful". As I listened to it, I was flooded with just how grateful I am for being able to be grateful. To some, that may sound like double-talk; however, when I think about the fact that I can feel this emotion ... well ... it's awesome! So first on my list of things I am grateful for today:

1. Emotions. It is amazing that humans were created to feel love, sadness, passion, etc. I'm glad I'm a human because I can articulate what I'm feeling at any given moment.
2. Hugs. It's been said that we need 12 hugs a day to stay healthy. I don't get 12 every day, so I relish the days that I do. Today was one of those days!
3. Being Missed. Yesterday was my first day back at church after visiting family for the last 2 weeks (first New Jersey then Texas). My church family genuinely missed me and I was greeted with smiles, hugs, and love.
4. Words of Encouragement. Someone told me that things were going to get better and I could count on. They just wanted to encourage me, and I appreciate that!
5. Old Friends. I moved to Connecticut almost 15 years ago. I knew no one, but today I have some close friends that befriended me when I got here. They've been with me through divorce, going back to school at 40 something, the birth of 3 grandchildren, moving from one city to another, my mom's health issues, and the list goes on. Real friends are priceless. Thank You, LORD, for my friends.