November Grace, Day 3

from the OSU Special Collections and Archives

"Count your blessings, name them one by one. Count your blessings see what God has done..." I grew up singing this song, but I've never been very good at counting. I am, however, an expert list-maker, and as this new week begins, I am offering the catalog of grace that is giving me hope for this week.

 Today, I am thankful

• that my amazing mother was able to visit me this weekend
• that she will be back in two weeks for Thanksgiving
• for rain
• for autumn days that are low and rainy and require music such as this
• for tea
• for little Texas churches in little Texas towns
• for a functioning car
• that I was able to submit another job application today 
• for fingers that type and knit easily and without pain
• for leftovers from yummy meals
• for friends who ask if I want to come study at the library

What are you grateful for today?