Sensing Gratitude

The author of one of my favorite blogs is participating in a Gratitude Challenge and this weeks post inspired me. It talked about how it is felt through all 5 senses. I think gratitude is the one thing in life that makes or breaks us. Matt is probably the best I have ever seen of someone who exemplifies this. Rather than spending the last 4 months miserable over unemployment and the current state of the economy, we enjoyed our time together as a family and even jokingly called it his "mini-retirement." I have thought a lot about gratitude lately. No matter what is going on around us, there is always something to be grateful for.

Sight. We can never get used to the majesty a sunset can create. Just the mere sight of one gives me chills as I think of the world our Mighty God has created. It simply puts things into perspective.
Touch. I love the little toes on my babies and how they react when they touch something for the first time. Grass, water, or in this case, sand.

Smell. I love the smell of fresh air and since I can't really get a picture of air, I thought this might be the next best thing. Flowers contribute to the perfume of the outdoors, don't they? There really is nothing like a fresh breath of air, whether it be attributed to the fresh cut grass on a summer morning or after it rains. Sound. I love the sound of my children. I love when they talk to me (or coo) in their sweet voices and lately, I cannot get enough of their laughter. Tonight as I sat at the computer, I just smiled as I heard Reagan and Nolan in the bedroom going to sleep and Reagan was making Nolan laugh. I thought my heart would burst.

Taste. Of course I am going to put food. I love it and especially when you have to get creative to get your little ones to eat! Really, I should have put a picture of some chocolate cake or something, but I do like this one. Food comforts the soul.