Gratitude

Today I have much to be grateful for.  Even though I  awoke still being out of sorts from yesterday, the day made way for  many blessings.  I was fortunate to have received a call from a teacher who I not only enjoy the kids in her classroom, but I always look forward to working with her paraprofessional because we connect on a spiritual level.  I knew when the call came in, God was performing His intervention.  He didn't let me down.

She prayed a powerful prayer with me during lunch.  I could feel God's Spirit and Strength just fill my soul.  It gave me the boost needed to lift me out of the short-lived funk I was in.  The day only continued to get better.  I was able to accomplish the tasks I had on my to-do list, and help other people out along the way.

The day ended with 2 of my friends (twin sisters) coming over to help me wrap all the Christmas presents Clif had purchased.  It took the 3 of us just over 2 hours.  If I had done it by myself, it would have taken 6-8 hours, and I probably would have been grumpy!  I was so moved by this gesture.

 I had shared with them on Sunday that I was disappointed I missed out on their Annual Gift Wrapping party they have.  But it was the same day as the baking day I had with Amber and Valerie.  Without missing a beat, they both said, "just give us a date and time, and we'll help you wrap."

 Clif enjoyed the conversations while we busily did our work.  When they left, he admitted he now understands why I look forward to this event every year.  I told him it is the best idea ever...to be able to chitchat and be productive at the same time during a stressful time of year.  Truth be told, I  usually don't have many gifts to take and wrap because I don't get my shopping done until a week before Christmas.  I help everyone else wrap because they still have kids living at home and in school.  But, being Clif was on the ball this year,  I had plenty to wrap, and it was the first year they scheduled it closer to Christmas!

Anyway, all Glory be to God who knows our needs before we ask.  Thank you Lord. :)