Blessings and Graces

A good time was had at the mountain wedding this past weekend.  The weather turned out to be very pleasant and the scenery was magnificent! My grandson and his new bride said their vows down at the river and after the ceremony all of the guests returned to the wedding tent to enjoy delicious food, beverages, and dancing to a live bluegrass band. It was a fun weekend and a beautiful wedding.  I am so thankful that my husband and I are able to attend our grandchildren's weddings and special events.  This is all part of the life cycle that we all enjoy so much.  I look forward to someday being a great-grandmother and seeing and loving these little ones too!  Only God knows how long  each one of us will be on this earth, so I try and enjoy each day I have and each celebration that our family has. We all are given so many blessings from the Lord and graces to meet each challenge that comes our way.  I cannot do it on my own, but with Jesus I can do all things!  I am thinking today of the many things I have to be thankful for and the list goes on and on.  Have you tried writing down everything you are thankful for?  If you haven't you will be pleasantly surprised just how long the list becomes.  Even if you are upset with someone that has hurt you it is a good idea to list all of their good attributes and soon you realize they are special and you can love them regardless of what they did to you.  God calls us to love our neighbor as ourselves and sometimes this can be quite a challenge, however with God's help we can do all things!  May your week be filled with many  blessings and graces and may you remember to thank God for each and every one!  Have a great week!!