Friday, November 26, 2010

Gratitude Continued

AHHH! I forgot to list a number of very important things I am thankful for:

* For the opportunity to travel to the Holy Land and all the graces that God gave me during that pilgrimage;
* For voicemails from my adorable godson!
* For public libraries that have great collections

more to come!

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!

It's been a while since my last post - Things have been insane here! Anyway, I thought I'd repeat the tradition I started last year and make a list of everything I'm thankful for this year:

This year, I am thankful for  (with some repeats, and some new additions from last year):

* Reconnecting with old friends
* My students at Marian High School - especially 9th hour and for my Mentor teacher!
* Greater clarity about where I am going next year after the Mdiv
* for حبيبي , my love! and especially all the ways he makes me aware of God's incredible love for me.
* for forgiveness, mercy, especially in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
* for humility, realizing my human limitations and yet how much God loves me even in my littleness and weakness.
* for peace and balance in life.
* for the women of Cavanaugh hall, and all the ways they have given me opportunities to mentor them, walk beside them, pray with them, live, and laugh with them!
opportunity to study at Notre Dame and for my scholarship which makes it free!
* for the fact that I only have one more semester left of university study ! - in other words, that I'm almost done with homework FOREVER! (or at least until I pursue another degree ;)) 
* growth in my relationship with my family members
* For my doctor and counselor - for the ways they have helped me to overcome the cyclical (as related to PMS) depression i've struggled with for so long!
* new spiritual insights - things God has taught me / showed me this year
*greater clarity about my unique calling in life
* my health, which I often take for granted
* pastors, catechists, youth ministers, professors who have taught me the faith
* my classmates - who teach me so much and challenge me to grow
* best friends, who are always only a phone call away and offer love, support, and encouragement
* the beauty of the Fall here at Notre Dame
* puppies
* my housekeeper who cleans my room every week and who is a wonderful woman!
* squirrels
* great blogs that encourage me and help me cope with struggles in life
* great books which inspire me to do something great with my life
* the Word of God which always has an encouraging or challenging word to speak to my heart
* for the Eucharist which sustains me on this earthly journey.
* for the hospitality which others lavish on me
* opportunities for quality time
* others who have reached out to me
* For the opportunity to study the Arabic language and for my teacher
* for the beauty of the Arabic culture* dining hall workers - particularly the card swipers!
* queen sized beds
* many other things...