Grace Notes - Counting the Gifts 712-723

Thou hast given so much to me, give one thing more . . . a grateful heart;

Not thankful when it pleaseth me, as if Thy blessings had spare days,

But such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.

~ George Herbert

Counting the gifts of another week . . .

712.  Valentine's Day . . . a day to celebrate love . . . for God, from God, for family and friends

713.  My grandchildren . . . far away, but near and dear to my heart
714.  Artwork for Grandma . . . smiles every time I view them

715.  Exhortations from the mouths of babes

716.  The generosity of so many with much that give so willingly to those with little
717.  The way my daughter plans and executes a movie night out for five young ladies in wheelchairs (and me)
718.  The joy of doing "normal" teenage stuff that it brought them . . . their happy chatter debriefing afterwards
719.  Joining the gathering of believers on Sunday for the 1st time since surgery . . . 3 months
720.  A warm welcome . . . David, a 50 yr. old with Down Syndrome, smiling big and waving hello

721.  A kiss on the cheek
722.  Financial woes at church that require us to think differently and pull together
723.  Buttons getting pushed at ladies group . . . tears, apologies, forgiveness, release

Linking with this grateful community.