Happy Thanksgiving and abc's of gratitude

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. ~I Chronicles 16:34

I spent a nice relaxing Thanksgiving with my parents, sister and family.

A delicious meal.

My mom and dad.

My abc's of gratitude for 2009....

a.) ALSAC (American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities) ~ for having a job in this economy and for enjoying the work that I do

b.) Barefoot Dreams Bamboo blanket that keeps me warm and is a must for sleeping

c.) Comfort Zone Camp ~ a safe and fun place for grieving children and getting to be a Big Buddy.

d.) Dancing ~ in the grocery store, in my kitchen, in the street

e.) Each lesson learned

f.) Flowers on my patio ~ and learning the art of gardening

g.) God's daily mercies

h.) Hand made gifts from my mom

i.) iPods packed with my favorite songs

j.) JOY

k.) kids that give me perspective and help me to see the world through their eyes

l.) Loving friends and family

m.) Musicals at the Pantages Theatre

n.) Notes in my mailbox

0.) Opportunities to serve on the HIV / AIDS ministry through Saddleback Church

p.) Photographs of adventures

q.) Quiet

r.) Random phone calls from friends that make me smile

s.) Sunsets

t.) Time

u.) Undeserved blessings

v.) Very

w.) Wacky experiences to keep life interesting

x.) Xeroxed memories in my scrapbooks

y.) Young little ones who share their wisdom and honesty

z.) Zest for living in the moment and embracing whatever may come