Blessings Day 10 - Books

I love books. I love my public library. I get interested in a topic and read everything I can find. I discover an author and devour all they have written. Every day I look forward to waking up and having coffee and reading. I schedule trips to the library on my to do list. I love the scent of the library. You know? They way the books smell. Kind of musty and warm. Sounds gross. But its pleasant wandering the stacks seeing whats new. My birthday present is a Kindle. I'm so excited. I can take books with me everywhere and read whenever I have a few minutes.

Blessing Day 9 - Family

I am so blessed to have my family. They have been there for me in tough times and times of joy. It's easy to take them for granted. I don't see them as often as I would like. We're all busy. But it feels good knowing they are there. I think I'm going to make some phone calls!

Blessing Day 8 - Volunteering

I volunteer a couple days a month at a food pantry. I had to stop when the side effects of the leukemia medicine were so bad. But I've started again. I think I get more from volunteering than the people who come to get food. It feels so good volunteering. I like the connections I make with people. I like seeing their smiles and their gratitude for the pantry. I like hearing their stories. I like that some of the regulars give me hugs when they see me. I like the camaraderie with the other volunteers. I like that I'm helping people. It just feels good.

Blessings Day 7 - Fall

I love fall. It's my favorite season. I love the crisp, cool air. The crunching sound leaves make. The way it smells. Wearing sweaters. The way the light shines through changing leaves. 

Blessing Day 6 - Peonies

Blessing Day 5 - Birthday Cake

Today is my birthday - 47 years old! There is something about birthday cakes. They just taste much better than regular cake. I think it's the well wishes of family that celebrates with you. Or it can be the candles. Anyway I really enjoy celebrating my birthday. And eating cake!

Blessing Day 4 - Chocolate

Maybe I should have entitled this series Things I'm grateful For. Whatever. Chocolate is a blessing.