A Grateful-List

| Allison

Hello friends!

In honor of upcoming Thanksgiving, I thought I’d share some things I’m thankful for these days. As I was writing the title I realized a grateful list was not only what I wanted to write, but who I want to be – a gratefulist. 🙂

Enjoy this collection of happy things, and leave add some things you’re grateful for in the comments!

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  • the creativity and love of cooking food to share with others
  • many neighborhood cats and my sister’s cute kitten
  • a week off of one of my part-time jobs
  • restful evenings with nothing planned

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  • going on a walk through our town with my husband, Sully
  • patches of sunlight warming my house with peace
  • yummy treats Sully surprised me with after grocery shopping for me ❤
  • a memorable trip to Philadelphia for my cousin’s lovely wedding

gratitude 2

  • the fact that I can earn money doing what I love (creating art)
  • “sleepovers” with my husband, staying up late talking about random things
  • receiving a delightful letter in the mail from a friend
  • gloriously warm and sunny weather for November

gratitude 3

  • fall foliage still burning brightly here and there
  • my church family and Bible study group ❤
  • my actual family! and my family-in-law! so many amazing people
  • healthy houseplants 😛

gratitude 4

  • hanging out with friends & family
  • our house! the perfect fit it is for us and what a blessing it’s been
  • that God created a world in color with so many beautiful tints and shades to see
  • learning and playing Minecraft with my husband and our siblings 😉

gratitude 5

  • putting together a puzzle with Sully while we catch up on Bible readings
  • fresh mornings with new tasks ahead & peaceful evenings with work completed
  • healthy fingers and hands to do all sorts of work
  • my ability to serve my church through playing piano

gratitude 6

  • the wisdom, listening, and encouragement of both our parents
  • health, youth, time, and all the things I’ll realize I took for granted in 20 years
  • warm soup on chilly evenings
  • little bursts of God’s love making itself especially real in my heart in different ways

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That was a lot of fun to put together! I hope you enjoyed reading through it and looking at the (somewhat) related pictures. 🙂

What are you grateful for?

Thanks so much for reading, my friends, and have a lovely day!

***Allison***

11 thoughts on “A Grateful-List”

  2. Aww,I enjoyed reading and viewing the photos! You play the piano, too?!? You have so many skills! 🙂
    Oh yes, God has blessed us so much for sure. This year has been extremely difficult, but the Lord keeps giving His strength for each day. I like your new word: gratefulist!
    Thank you for praying. Daddy is much better and asked the doctor to get his blood redrawn. Hopefully it’ll be good news!
    God bless you and your family, Allison!

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    1. So glad you enjoyed it, Valentine! Aww you’re so sweet. 🙂 Yes, I’ve been playing piano for almost 15 years now! Makes me feel old. XD
      That’s such a good perspective to have – seeing the blessings even through hardship.
      I’m so glad to hear God is answering prayers! I pray for good news indeed.
      Happy Thanksgiving, Valentine!

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      1. That’s wonderful!
        Haha! I’m 30 and just beginning to see a few gray hairs. Maybe now people will believe me when I tell them my age! They usually think I’m in high school. 😉
        Thank you, Allison! A Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well!

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  3. These are such sweet photos. 🥹❤️ Having a heart of gratitude is such a beautiful and important thing! God has been so good. 💗
    The Minecraft moment reminded me of my nieces and I playing together. It’s actually so much fun.. and was chaotic at times hahah.
    I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful thanksgiving! ^.^

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    1. Thanks Jasmine! Yessss I agree. ❤️
      Aww that’s so cute! And must have definitely been chaotic too, haha.
      Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family too, Jasmine!

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  5. I absolutely loved this post! I’m so grateful/thankful for my family and the many lessons I have learned this year. I loved your photos they are beautiful, I need to dust off my cameras and put them to use.

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    1. Thanks, Estela! I’m happy you enjoyed the post, and thanks for sharing what you’re grateful for. Taking pictures is so much fun – I hope you’re able to pick up a camera again too. 🙂

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