Gratefulness: August 2011.

I am putting a bit of focus on welcoming the gifts in my life and appreciating the generosity extended to me, and to that end I set myself the task of writing one thank-you note each week in August. Blessings last month included:

• A gift from my friend Kellie to see Hairspray with her, performed at the Baton Rouge Little Theater. It would have been a delight just to spend the time with her, but the quality of the musical was above and beyond what either of us expected and made the evening really memorable. Neither of us had seen it before in any form so it was quite a treat.
• An overnight stay with Micah and Michelle. (Does it really count as overnight if I was under their roof for less than four hours, total? Basically a glorified nap!) No matter the length of the visit, it was a gift that made the logistics of my life immensely easier.
• Several boxes of clothing, resulting from a friend's urge to clean out her closets. Hubs, Girlie, and I all added to our wardrobes, thanks to my sweet Sarah. 
• We are now part of a congregation that has been an incredible encouragement, so I sent a thank-you email to the friend who first shared the church with us. What a blessing, Melissa! 

What blessings can you acknowledge with a note this week?