tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post6879821524260818039..comments2024-03-18T02:14:31.036-07:00Comments on Delight Directed Living: A to Z Challenge: G is for GratitudeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248483093711799736noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-86611308782954724952013-04-11T15:41:51.936-07:002013-04-11T15:41:51.936-07:00Hey Pete. Yes. We are certainly a blessed family...Hey Pete. Yes. We are certainly a blessed family, blessed with lots of love. I am touched you stopped by. Now you know what I am doing with my spare time this month. I know you have shared my passion for teaching our kids to have an "Attitude of Gratitude." Love you. God bless, MariaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248483093711799736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-61035181242199190912013-04-11T05:51:39.656-07:002013-04-11T05:51:39.656-07:00Hey Sis, I take it to heart. A frequent sermon I s...Hey Sis, I take it to heart. A frequent sermon I share with my own kids. As a family we have a tremendous list of things we can be thankful for.Petepetetoushttp://sbcglobal.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-36270480324940464502013-04-10T18:39:55.851-07:002013-04-10T18:39:55.851-07:00Amen to that, Jinky. Thanks for stopping by. God...Amen to that, Jinky. Thanks for stopping by. God bless, MariaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248483093711799736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-39274802910820400432013-04-10T15:35:19.110-07:002013-04-10T15:35:19.110-07:00Enjoyed this post. Gratitude is a great attitude ...Enjoyed this post. Gratitude is a great attitude to have.Jinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06441472590518919414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-14693890660780422152013-04-09T19:53:56.899-07:002013-04-09T19:53:56.899-07:00Hi Elaine. You are such an encouragement. I am b...Hi Elaine. You are such an encouragement. I am blessed to know I have a kindred spirit in you and felt that as well when I visited your blog. I am glad we have met. God bless, MariaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248483093711799736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-18576243803710498732013-04-09T19:50:37.516-07:002013-04-09T19:50:37.516-07:00Yes, Julie, you are so right. God bless, MariaYes, Julie, you are so right. God bless, MariaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248483093711799736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-91743529962545625622013-04-09T19:50:09.485-07:002013-04-09T19:50:09.485-07:00Hi Jenny, I agree. Yvonne added a great quote. ...Hi Jenny, I agree. Yvonne added a great quote. I am so glad you have found the power of gratitude working in your life. God bless, MariaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248483093711799736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-81351386814896834082013-04-09T19:48:46.627-07:002013-04-09T19:48:46.627-07:00Thanks so much. Sound like a good book. I'll...Thanks so much. Sound like a good book. I'll check it out. Thanks. God bless, MariaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248483093711799736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-79231424546446926542013-04-09T19:48:00.475-07:002013-04-09T19:48:00.475-07:00Thanks so much Merrie. Great word, "Delight....Thanks so much Merrie. Great word, "Delight." I'd love to know what your word is this year. Thank you for your kind comments. God bless, MariaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248483093711799736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-55802642139094048772013-04-09T19:39:57.690-07:002013-04-09T19:39:57.690-07:00Hi Jen, It always amazes me how God uses the toug...Hi Jen, It always amazes me how God uses the tough things in our life to give us perspective and help us grow. Someone has said our hardships will make us better or bitter. Sounds like you are choosing the right side of that coin. Thanks for being here. God bless, MariaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248483093711799736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-40734808666791015532013-04-09T19:36:37.776-07:002013-04-09T19:36:37.776-07:00Thanks much for stopping by. God bless, MariaThanks much for stopping by. God bless, MariaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248483093711799736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-50418043968324933922013-04-09T19:36:11.615-07:002013-04-09T19:36:11.615-07:00Thanks Sue. I appreciate you stopping by as well....Thanks Sue. I appreciate you stopping by as well. I do love that poem too and agree that we have much to be grateful for. God bless, MariaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248483093711799736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-58195609818208144472013-04-09T18:35:54.554-07:002013-04-09T18:35:54.554-07:00Gratitude is the perfect G word!!! Good for you fo...Gratitude is the perfect G word!!! Good for you for picking it! I agree with you completely on the benefits of thankfulness, and loved your suggestions for cultivating it, as well! I list my five things as I fall asleep at night, and I sleep sweetly because of it! And I start the morning doing the same as I drink my cup of coffee. I liked the second half of your #2 especially, because while I do stop myself in the midst of complaining, I don't always go the extra step of finding something in that situation to be thankful for, as I should. Thanks for the reminder, and I will work on doing so!<br /><br />Mostly I wanted to tell you that I am so glad to have met you and then to have found your blog! Our hearts beat to the same drum; you have a new follower! Bless you, and I know I'll be talking to you again soon!Elaine L. Bridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06626664987489043393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-17063956914376483082013-04-08T21:58:47.349-07:002013-04-08T21:58:47.349-07:00I agree that it's so important to be grateful....I agree that it's so important to be grateful. <br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-78422725633524343652013-04-08T18:56:42.188-07:002013-04-08T18:56:42.188-07:00I try to be grateful every day, as well. It really...I try to be grateful every day, as well. It really helps me feel grounded in the present. And I love what Yvonne wrote about today's gratutude...<br /><br />Have fun with A to Z!<br /><br />Jenny at <a href="http://choicecitynative.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Choice City Native</a>Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446526228387021274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-36067485904943804592013-04-08T18:55:18.893-07:002013-04-08T18:55:18.893-07:00I've been reading a book called Daring Greatly...I've been reading a book called Daring Greatly by Brene Brown, and in it she mentions that gratitude is what brings joy into your life. You just can't have joy without it. She encourages everyone to make gratitude a practice. Keeping a gratitude list is what I do... almost everyday.. 5 simple things. Good post! netablogshttp://www.theviewfromhere59.blogspot.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-33236334116486088382013-04-08T18:31:11.948-07:002013-04-08T18:31:11.948-07:00First of all I love the name of your blog site...&...First of all I love the name of your blog site..."Delight" was my word for 2012! I totally agree with having an attitude of gratitude, and especially like how you connected it to forgiveness. Excellent thoughts. God bless.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11766008470870238458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-1979901192091646222013-04-08T17:40:31.517-07:002013-04-08T17:40:31.517-07:00I love that poem it is awesome!
Maria, I try eve...I love that poem it is awesome! <br /><br />Maria, I try everyday to have a grateful and positive attitude. After my past losses (which you're well aware) I've learned a bit of perspective on what's important and what's not. I really am so grateful for my life, health, my family and friends. I'm ashamed to say before it wasn't quite so deeply. My heart has change it is more open now. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204165708189660644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-45644417403073491252013-04-08T15:20:08.053-07:002013-04-08T15:20:08.053-07:00Excellent suggestions!Excellent suggestions!Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-66630340679473876982013-04-08T15:01:51.089-07:002013-04-08T15:01:51.089-07:00Thanks so much for this thoughtful post. Loved th...Thanks so much for this thoughtful post. Loved the poem with so many things to be grateful for in this life of trying to make the right choices and follow the paths of faith, hope and charity.<br />Thanks for stopping by.<br />Sue <a href="http://collectintexasgal.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">CollectInTexasGal</a><br />AtoZ LoneStar Quilting BeeSue McPeakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927975578544675345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-74015528712041892412013-04-08T12:00:15.816-07:002013-04-08T12:00:15.816-07:00Ah Sharon. I am sorry you had a bad day with tear...Ah Sharon. I am sorry you had a bad day with tears. I know those times. We have had such lovely sunshine like we have not had in awhile that it is hard to feel anything but bright, but I know I have had my times when I had to work hard to endure those difficult downhearted emotions waiting on the turn around that gratitude and 'counting your blessings' will bring. Thank you for sharing your journey with me. May the Lord continue to lift you up and wash away the lows. God bless, MariaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248483093711799736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-73225094347721928432013-04-08T10:54:10.867-07:002013-04-08T10:54:10.867-07:00So good. Thanks, Maria. Hit a low point yesterday ...So good. Thanks, Maria. Hit a low point yesterday and had to do the 'Count your Blessings' game (remember that old hymn?). I stopped what I was doing and started painting the bedroom. Works every time even if I have to shed a tear first. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-69245166437179881962013-04-08T10:09:23.840-07:002013-04-08T10:09:23.840-07:00As always, Yvonne, you bless me. Great quote. Th...As always, Yvonne, you bless me. Great quote. Thanks for all your support. God bless, MariaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248483093711799736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3756753193238356464.post-55613813305752006642013-04-08T03:00:13.514-07:002013-04-08T03:00:13.514-07:00Most enjoyable poem and write, I have a special qu...Most enjoyable poem and write, I have a special quotation about gratitude it's "Todays gratitude buys you tomorrows happiness. I very often think of this when things are going down hill.<br /><br />Yvonne.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com