Attitude of Gratitude—The Small Things

I have to admit that sometimes I get 

fixated on the BIG things in life.

I'm sure you've been there too.

We all think we "need" something BIG

to make us happy.

But today I've been thinking 

about the small things....

the small things in my life 

that make me the happiest.

Like.....

A phone message from my parents I could 

listen to over and over and over again.

A funny card

Celery cut up in little bite-sized pieces

A text message with a picture of a cute 

little girl wearing a FAVULOUS tshirt

or....

A big brother holding his new

baby brother for the first time

or....

Some of my dearest "singing"

friends after a broadcast

A heated mattress pad

A baby bottle cap left after a visit 

from a friend and her two boys

"Carol Salmon, S-78"

Hearing my dad breathing in the background 

while Mom and I talk on the phone

(he does chime in....don't worry)

Gouda cheese, red grapes and mini-club crackers

A friend who says "I hate to even ask...."

but does anyway!!

(thank you for that)

Rising above all of these is a

still, small voice that whispers

comfort and peace to my soul....

a gentle voice helping me 

appreciate the beauty of

the small things in my life.

I am soooooo blessed.