…in every way try to please Him, at home, at school, at play.

I am grateful for problems. They cause me to turn my face to the only One who understands, the only One who can offer a shoulder to lean on day or night.

I am grateful that my problems are so small, but I know that a bruise can be an indication of something larger if not cared for.

I am grateful that I can cast my care on Him, because He does care about ME.

I am grateful for sunshine in the early morning.

I am grateful for memories of Children’s Church with Violet Emery and Josephine Thornburg, and those paper plates with crepe paper sunbeams that we twirled as we sang.

I am grateful for my family.

I am grateful for trash day and grateful for the ease of ridding the house of garbage.

I am grateful to have had counseling once again, which makes me so grateful for Kathy and her ability to listen, share advice, and give me a couple of hand slaps when I need to keep in check.

And I am grateful for the hymn God Leads His Dear Children Along.