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My Gratitude List
By Archangelica | March 7, 2008
I give thanks for:
Kevin J (my eternal sassafrasstic companion, my thorn, my rose, my best and forever friend)
Raelynn Scott (my soul friend, my mentor, my spiritual companion, my sister in God)
My Mother (lifegiver, hurt me, hurt by me, forgiver, forgiven, forever)
My Father(may he rest in peace)
My Brother (wounded, tender hearted, seeker, precious)
My Church (Episcopal, welcoming, lavish, just, imperfect, beautiful, hopeful, inspiring, transforming, ancient, future, faith)
St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church (loving, merciful, holy, happy, family, eclectic, joyous, growing, challenging)
Jesus (my God and my all, Divine Mercy, Sacred Heart, Love, Wayshower, Redeemer, Teacher, God with us, present)
God (Infinite, Eternal, Mystery, Creator, Ground of Being, Spirit of the Universe, Fount of Life, One, Majesty, Glory)
Holy Spirit (Fire, Wind, Breath, Oil of Gladness, always dancing, illumination, inspiration, insight, wisdom, Sophia)
Life (lumps, bumps and all. Being is good!)
Health (I am living with a chronic illness, emphasis on living,)
Anamchara Fellowship (my Community of Brothers and Sisters, a way of being in the world, a spiritual adventure, quest,community, prayer, simplicity, fidelity, obedience, hospitality, contemplation, connection, Celtic spirituality)
My Cats (Terfel and Jolson, fur people, loving, playful, snuggly, staunch characters)
My Vocation (”He hath shown thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God.”)Â Micah 6:8
My Past (all the people, places, things and experiences; including the awful and the awesome, that have made me my unique self. I forgive, I cherish, I remember, I embrace)
My Present (who I am today, now, in this moment, living one day at a time, beautiful and broken, made in the image of God, learning, growing, aware, enough)
My future (possibility, strong, fragile, hopeful, potential, holiness, wholeness, acceptance, sorrow, mirth, freedom, eternity)
Knowledge and Learning (books, school, study, the life of the mind, experience, teaching, wonder, wisdom)
Nature (drenched and dappled with divinity, alive, revelation, diversity, panentheism, delight, terrible, awe, evolving)
Humanity (children of God, cousins of angels, stewards of creation, cruel, kind, one family, fallen, blessed, war, peace)
Gardens, the Good Earth, Flora and Fauna, Trees, the Sea, Birds and Beasts, Butterflies, Ladybugs, Fireflies, Childhood Memories, Grandparents, Galaxies, Sun, Moon and Stars, Rivers and Lakes, Minnows, Dolphins, Sea-Horses, Starfish, Turtles, All Living Things (except wasps, snakes, stinging things, fire ants, roaches, and other mean, bitey, hurty bugs!)
Soft Breezes, Twilight, Thunder and Lightning, Storms, Showers, Snow, Wind Chimes, Gusts, Sunrise, Moonlight, Kites, Airplanes, Spaceships, Sattelites, Wind, Sky Through Branches, Icecicles, Ice Cream, Snow-Cones, Snowmen, Snow Angels.
Choirs, Candles, Incense, Stained Glass, Ritual, Devotion, Solitude, Icons, Prayer, Good Preaching, Pipe Organs, Fellowship, Worship, Adoration, Intercession, Quiet, Splendor, Eucharist, Hugs, Holy Water, Poetry, Chant, Inspiration.
Children, Youth, Seniors,Cradle to Grave, Sunday School, Potlucks, Champaigne, Bells, Blessings, Benedictions, Vestments, Habits, Holy Hardware, Easter Eggs, Lilies, Polished Pews, Carved Wood, Our Lady, the Saints, Fasts, Feasts, Monks, Reformers, Nuns, Brothers, Sisters, Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Ministers, Good Readers, Reverence, Kindness, Whispers, Traditions, Alleluias, Amens, Ladies in Hats, White Gloves, Prayerbooks, Rosaries, Starched Shirts, Handsome Ties, Blue Blazers, Tippets, Preaching Bands, Geneva Gowns.
Coffee with Cream and Sugar, Fresh Fruit, Phone Calls, Letters, Cards, Cupcakes, Weddings, Toasts, Hand Holding, Uncontrolable Laughter, Forgiveness, Kisses, Pats on the Back, Manners, Surprises, Presents, Fireplaces, Christmas, Carols, Cheer, Goodwill, Politeness, Guardian Angels, Best Friends, Love Letters, Theatre, Applause, Sleep, Dreams.
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March 8th, 2008 at 8:44 am
HOLY SMOKES!
You wrote all that in a single sitting??? Now that’s impressive.
And now I know why you stay longer at church… you have the whole world to pray for!
Who loves you?
ido.