Today I am Grateful (in no particular order)

I am grateful for true friends.
I am grateful for people who know the truth and defend me when necessary.
I am grateful for this little white dog who adores me every single day.
I am grateful for my grown children who stand by my side always.
I am grateful for my parents who, though they are not always in great health, they are alive.
I am grateful for an extended family that loves me.
I am grateful for my home.
I am grateful for my son in law who loves me as if I were his own mom.
I am grateful that God has given me the wisdom to take the high road when others sling lies my way.
I am grateful for a job.
I am grateful for my grand dogs.
I am grateful for a great car that is dependable.
I am grateful that God uses odd things like social network to connect me with people who have become my closest friends.
I am grateful for my church.
I am grateful for a pastor who speaks the truth, no matter what it cost him.
I am grateful for "my person"
I am grateful for laughter.
I am grateful for fun times.
I am grateful for God's miraculous provision.
I am grateful for health.
Most of all, I am grateful for my relationship with my Heavenly Father. I am not perfect, but He loves me.
I am grateful that He knows the truth. There's no hiding from Him, though mere humans  can be fooled.
I am so grateful for forgiveness for my sins.
I am grateful for 56 years of life, learning, ups and downs, for it's through the ups and downs that we come to know who God really is.
I am grateful all He gives, for it's more than I can mention.

My life is so good, my heart is so full of love. I wouldn't change the difficulties and struggles for anything. For through the difficulties, lies, and sin (whether it be mine or that of others) I know God so much more than I ever have before. I am looking forward to the future, for He holds it all. He never fails. Never.