Start the day with God? That's neat, boomers! Thank God, 4 God, [The Father, The Son, and The Holy Ghost!] Don't think I'd B here, if not 4 Him!!!

Eagleheart..I am having a tough day..but I am still writing to you in the gratitude journal thread..because I want to thank you for your post..and MountainAsh..for the watering your garden first story/thought. Without expounding here on what´s going on..I just want to say that your posts gave me the beginning of a way to turn my thoughts to something positive. At least turn them in that direction..

Eagleheart..you have direct contact with God/your Source!!! I am overwhelmed at the contact you have with yourself..meaning your self!!! However do you do it??? Are you, in other words, finding your answers within your self? Is someone guiding you? Or are you your own guide? My goodness what a blessing..and how incredibly far you have come!!!!And you are living proof that it can be done..

What a treasure you are. And what a treasure you have!

humlan,
Sorry U had a hard day, yesterday. Hope today is better and all is well. U R right: Eagle Heart is a special lady!!!

Humlan, Eagle and to any woman hurting today, I feel for you and pray God brings healing and encouragement to you today.

To all of you, caring, wonderful ladies that make BWS a special place to share I must kindly, but emphatically, remind:

Love thy neighbor as you love thyself-Matthew 22:39. This states that we must love, be kind to ourselves before we can share love and kindness with others, simply, because we can't give what we don't have. I stress this, not because I have no idea, but because I've been there too.

When we struggle with thoughts of not being loved, we must turn our eyes to the Lord. We are sinners, but God loved each of us so much, that He gave His only Son that we might not perish but have everlasting life .

Our worth comes not from anything on this earth, but because of the immense value God placed on each of us when He sent His Son to save us.

I understand what it is to struggle with issues of unworthiness, lack of love and other negative thoughts. Life is not easy, it inflicts deep wounds that only God can heal, others are quick to judge, relationships don't provide the love and understanding we seek/need. We make mistakes...

But God pulled me through. He gave my life meaning, purpose, a reason to be. Understanding the love he showed me on the cross, changes my perspective, regardless of what others do/say.

Nothing replaces this: For God so loved Songbird that He gave His ONLY Son... I am special to the Lord. Weather others realize it or treat me with the dignity a human being deserves or not, it helps to keep John 3:16 in mind.

I always remember that no one can put me down without my consent. Meaning, we can control the effect others have on us. I say this with love, great admiration and respect for you all. We are too valuable for Heaven. Let us keep this in mind forever!

May God's love embrace each of us daily, so that no one can harm us .

Thanks, Jabber..I mean it..thanks!

And Songbird..thank you,too.

Wait a sec..just wait a sec..this is our Gratitude Journal!!

Soo..let me thank you all for being here when I need you! Reading thru this forum..and especially some of the threads today..has turned my day around from a sad and weepy day..to a day filled with some hope..hope that tomorrow will make more sense again. It´s actually after 1am here in Sweden now...so my new day is beginning!

Thank you SO MUCH!!!

MA, You live only 16 miles from the shore? How wonderful. I’m such a beach nut. I love your quote too:
A WISE WOMAN WATERS HER OWN GARDEN FIRST. I put it up over my computer.

I love reading this thread. I want to add that I’m grateful for modern medicine. When I think back how my grandmother suffered under so many ailments that can be healed today. And that only two generations ago.

I’m grateful for the thousands and thousands of people working in laboratories, dedicating their lives in trying to improve our health and heal. I thought about that while taking my post operation medication this morning.. It is easy to take for granted entering a drugstore and finding the exact medication to relive pain, lift spirits, whatever...

In many countries that would be like entering a candy land.

Five miles by road ( as the crow flies I dont know) EW but that day we went to Elie...which is just beautiful.
I can see the sea while driving little glimpses as I drive past trees.I can tell what kind of day it is by the refection and if I see Bass Rock..a rcky island which is home topuffins etc.
That is my gratiitude entry..grateful for being here.
Mountain ash

Yes, gratitude....that's what I'm feeling today......we've spent 4 days in a war zone that will eventually yield some beautiful things. Hubby dug a 5 foot deep trench for 130 feet and then dropped in a water line going to his garage. What a mess....all in 90 degree heat. We were up on Sunday night until 1 AM hauling away our old deck, old hottub and back stairs to make way for the carpenters due to arrive Monday morning at 7 AM. Here it is Wednesday and my new, improved and much larger deck is almost finished. Next a large part of our living room wall will be removed to make way for our addition. We're in a total mess but I feel so blessed. A few months ago we would have never dreamed we could do this...it's so appreciated!

LJ, this is so great. I love outdoor space. It's like adding another room to the house this time of year. I bet you'll be living out there whenever you're home.