Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada and I have been blessed with the opportunity to house sit a retreat centre. I have had access to the chapel here and have been nearby water, two things that restore my soul. In the morning when I woke up, I would go to the deck in my night gown and down-filled vest and breathe in the coolness and greet the sun and the geese with gratitude. It has been a good way to start my days. I always grieve the departure of summer but I think I was able to embrace autumn this weekend.
I have lots for which to be grateful. I have had time this weekend to count my blessings. I was listening to a song by Jim Croegaert yesterday called Blessing. The lyrics in part are:
May goodness ever surround you
May grace keep its arms around you
May God, rich in mercy,
Grant that you'll be
Filled with all the love
Your heart can hold
Until these roads
Bring us together
I have reviewed some of the gratitude gathered this summer, travelling roads once again where goodness surrounded me, grace enfolded me, and God filled my heart with all the love it could hold.
What are the moments you are most grateful for right now?
Happy Thanksgiving! May your heart sing songs of joy for all the gifts given.
Peace,
Suzanne
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