Love and thankfulness

This was a month of love and thankfulness.

Of discovering the joy of loving someone
Of realizing the myriad blessings showered on us every day
Of compassion
Of being present in the moment
Of trust
Of appreciation for all those in our lives that we can depend on
Of learning to recognize and love the attributes of God within us
Of wonder at the complexity of our bodies, and how it all works so well together
Of giving
Of being thankful for that which is given
Of sharing and caring
Of awareness of all the opportunities we have to serve others
Of singing joyfully
Of raising His melody
Of sacrifice
Of humility
Of finding true love
Of delighting in its expression
Of understanding what it means to burn with loving kindness for one and all
Of understanding that it is a blessing even to have the capacity to love
Of supporting and being there for loved ones
Of cherishing every moment spent with them, in joy or sadness
Of loving others for the sake of God
Of soaking in His love in their expression of love
Of prayer
Of meditation
Of patience
Of efficiency
Of forgiving others
Of forgiving oneself
Of creating and making
Of learning and absorbing
Of turning to God during tests
Of gleaning His wisdom in them
Of persevering in the face of obstacles
Of savoring triumph
Of sensing God's love and mercy in every circumstance
Of being thankful for His grace

This was a month of love and thankfulness.