The recent cold weather in the Portland area has made me appreciate the shelter of my apartment and the warmth of stores and other buildings I visit. Sweaters and sweatshirts, extra blankets, hot drinks - these are things that I can do without for much of the year. But, right now, that extra sweatshirt or hot coffee is more than welcome.
On December 1, I started a practice of writing down at least two things I am thankful for every day. After reading about someone who had listed 50 things she is grateful for - I just took her idea and developed it into a pre-Christmas ritual. If I record at least two things every day until December 25, I will have a list of 50 (or more) things for which I am thankful.
While I won't be sharing my entire list in this blog, I want to share two things I am grateful for today:
(1) Cold Weather: I am grateful for the cold weather because it reminds me of how wonderful it is to have warm coats, warm blankets, and home heating. The cold weather provides a contrast to the warmth that these and many other blessings provide.
(2) Hot Eggnog Lattes: Every year I look forward to the days between Thanksgiving and New Year's as "eggnog latte season." Whether purchased at the local Starbucks or made up in my own kitchen, this fragrant and delicious beverage is one of my favorite things about the holiday season.
What are you grateful for today?
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