Gratitude | Chapter #1
I am thankful For the sunshine of summer to warm the land And the way it feels against my skin For the happy faces of flowers That greet me And remind me there is always hope I am grateful For the gentle strength of loving hearts And perfect matches that warm the soul For the sweet, surprise visits For the plans I never thought of And for the One who knew them all along I am beholden For the trials of fire that end up refining And the way Your hand guides every bit of my life For comfort in times of sadness For the strength to stay the course And for the molding and strength You never cease to bring I am amazed For the might and the majesty You show us And for the striking beauty and power of it all For the mist of roaring waters For sunsets and starlight as the days end And for giving me hope again, and again, and again. R.Ellen July 11, 2025