Sunday, September 02, 2007

for this i am thankful ...

our former backyard, at the cottage

Leo is continuing to improve ... for this i am thankful ...

our little kitten provides many "smile moments" daily ... for this i am thankful ...

the Word of God is alive and ministers to me ... for this i am thankful ...

my own health has been good ... for this i am thankful ...

and tho' some days are difficult, i have a Redeemer who is urging me to use my spiritual sight - and to not lean on my own understanding ... for this i am thankful ...

it is Sunday ... we participated in tv church, and felt the Spirit of God using a sweet bible teacher to minister to our spiritual needs ... for this i am thankful ...

for blogging friends who share and care ... for YOU, i am thankful ...



14 comments:

Cathy said...

That was beautiful, Saija. I am so glad Leo is better, and that things are getting back to normal. :-)

Anonymous said...

Kaunis, Saija!

Little Montreal Girl

Jammie J. said...

When things get difficult, it's always a good thing to count our blessings, one by one.

You're sounding a bit more at peace today.

(hugs)

Mimi said...

Having met you in blogger land for this I am thankful...
I continue to pray for you and Leo that he will feel the absence of pain and you will get the rest you need

Mari said...

I'm happy that Leo is doing better and that the new kitten is bringing you joy. I'm thankful that I came across your blog while wandering in blogland. You are an inspiration to many of us!

Unknown said...

I am thankful for blogging friends like you, what a sweet fragrance you send over the notes you write. You & Leo are lifted daily in our prayers.

Saija said...

cathy ... me too! :o)

lil montreal girl ... soon you will be fluent in finn! *grin*

jeanette ... yes, leo is doing better, so i am doing better too! thank you Lord! ... and ((hugsbackatcha))

mimi ... thank you for your prayer ... that is very much appreciated ...

mari ... so many have lightened my load in blogland, that if i can share something to help someone else out (even if it reveals my warts) ... well i'm thankful for that! blessings on you!

nancy ... thank you ... i never did realize how many praying folks there are out there until i started blogging!

Ab said...

hey yeah.... thanks for saying.. and th service went on well.. anyway, noone actually bothered to ask about the version. still thx a lot

Anonymous said...

Thanks for being so inspirational and such an encourager....

Also I have a new blog site

http://royalfarris.wordpress.com/

God Bless
Royal

Catherine said...

I'm so glad Leo is still improving and that the sweet new kitty is making himself at home. Good news!

**hugs**

Ginger said...

It's inspiring to see you counting off all the little beauties in your life, Saija. Thank you.

I also wanted to let you know (since I can't find your e-mail address) that I really appreciated your comments this morning on my blog post. Your experience and knowledge in this area was enlightening to me. I can't imagine what it's like to live with daily pain--and am grateful I don't have to know it personally--but it's important to understand how it affects others.

We take so much for granted....

Ramblins of a middle-aged goddess said...

And for having the opportunity to meet you via blogging..I AM THANKFUL!!
Sandy

Susan said...

Love, beautiful, thankful post.
Susan

Saija said...

ab ... glad you had a good study ...

Royal ... i feel quite the opposite these days - but? ... :o) ... your new blog looks very good! thanks for the FYI

Catherine ... the little kitty is wild!!! yet sweet, all at the same time!

ginger ... everyday when we look into anothers face, we just never know the struggles that go on there ... some of us (my hand is raised) hide behind a smile and easy going exterior - yet ... sigh ... such is the human condition at times ... and i am so guilty in not being as gentle as i should be ... saija_p@yahoo.com, but i did e-mail ya!

Sandy ... that is sweet of you to say ... :o) ... thank you ...

Susan ... glad you liked it ... blessings on your week!