But also, much like when I wrote my 1000 for Adam, there were things that I am so used to, that I doubt I would have even written them down, if not the tragedy bought it right up in front of my face.
41. My dry house
42. My family unharmed when Ipswitch drowned
43. My friends in Brisbane and Toowoomba are safe
44. The Aussie spirit
45. Strong, compassionate leaders
46. The generosity of strangers
47. The bravery of children
48. Mateship
49. Prayers from all over the world
50. Sweet tea
51. First piggy-tails
52. My 4yo daughter thanking me for cleaning the house
53. Hand squeezes with Eli (3) while snuggled in bed
54. Long facebook chats with friends far away
55. Exciting baby news of a friend
56. Bunches of flowers from pudgy hands
57. Stand-ups on YouTube
58. Laughter
59. Movie marathons with the kids and Adam, all parked on our mattress on the loungeroom floor
60. Memories made
I love your reminder that sometimes the tragedies that happen around us call our attention to the blessings we sometimes forget. A roof over our heads. During Michigan winters, where I'm from, we're constantly thankful for HEAT... one of those things you forget about until there's an ice storm and the power goes out and it's 10 degrees outside. :)
I love #52. I think that is right up there with Proverbs 31.
The Aussie Spirit sure has come through.
And I think you should add (because I know I'd add if I was making a list like this) I'm thankful that I didn't come home to find a cow on my roof.
Oh yes. :)
I think that's so freaking funny :D The cow wasn't even fussed. Just hanging around, eatin' leaves... on. a. ROOF.
It was so sweet. I was cleaning the kitchen, and Amy comes up and say "tankum for cleaning the house mommy." (American spelling because that's the way she pronounces it). Then she bought me flowers. *sigh* That girl melts my heart. I'll miss her when she's at school (two days a week) this year.
I can't even fathom what cold like that feels like... I think I would be a little frightened of it! My friend has just moved to Michigan... I will be thinking of her! ;)