Dear Summer, Where hast thou gone?

I am most assuredly in denial that it is already August.

I have indulged in the freedom and lazy air of summer to such an extent that I am not sure how one ever comes out of such a state. But I trust God will give me the drive, strength, and fortitude necessary when the time comes.

The sermon at Harvest this Sunday was focused around a call to gratitude. It was a passionate and well-driven message. I wonder if I could ever be so passionate in speech as to work up a sweat as that man did? Hm... probably not. =)

But in response to his call, I will list a few things for which I am thankful at present:

1. God's patience
2. Mint green tea
3. Long conversations with friends about life and faith (preferably over a yummy cup of coffee)
4. Family: both in the concrete and abstract sense
5. Knowing that I get to drive home this Friday
6. Productive therapy sessions
7. Skirts and comfortable heeled shoes
8. Thunderstorms
9. My comfy bed
10. Seeing what a mess I am and knowing that it is ok (i.e., by Grace, of course)

I could continue, but 10 seems like a nice number for such a list.

Oh! Also, a big thank-you to all 4 of you who responded to my request for comments. And for those of you who read without saying "hello"... shame on you. I'll give you a second chance:

Leave me a list of things for which you are thankful!