Last weekend was for me an encouraging time on this blog. I proposed that we'd come together as a blog community and practice the habit of thankfulness. It doesn't come naturally for many of us, so we need to practice. I got the inspiration from this website. Leah writes notes to various things and people in her life that threaten her attitude.

29 of you wrote notes expressing gratitude for some aspect of your life.

Kathy wrote:

            Dear mom's hydrocephalus,

Thanks for being something treatable and not a progressive incurable disease. Thanks also for allowing me to care with my mother with tenderness as she slows down.

Peace, Kathy

Cheryl wrote:

 Dear infertility,

Thank you for the tender place you hollowed out within my heart. The hole you left has been filled with a Savior's love in ways I surely would have missed. You taught me tears are nothing to hide or feel ashamed of. Because of you I have a heightened awareness of "heartpain" experienced by fellow travelers. Even if not the same pain that you inflict, my empathy and intuitiveness are deep. Without you, maybe I'd be less sensitive and more self-involved. Anyway, I'm mostly grateful because I have learned over these nearly-30 years since your unveiling that God allowed you to be. And He is always right.

XO,
Cher

Evan wrote:

Dear Addiction,
Thank you for always giving me the opportunity to be an overcomer. You've always reminded me to look to God when I'm at the end of my rope.
Evan

What issues do you find it difficult to be thankful for? Let me invite you to join with us in practicing something that all of us at times find difficult. Go ahead and write your note below.