Gratitudes...

So, I went to a Heal For Life retreat a couple of years ago - and every morning during the retreat they'd do morning and evening reflections. The morning one consisted of examining what I need to do for the day and what I'm grateful for.

It's a lovely idea, bringing to the front of your mind first thing in the morning some of the things I've been blessed with in my life. There's so much to choose from! I try in the chaos of my mornings to get up and have some quiet time with God where I still myself and read the bible and just try to quiet myself for the day. But I dont think that's enough - so I thought I'd get a head start by listing a few of the things I'm grateful for here :)

1. Good times with friends - this picture always makes me laugh because I remember what I was doing at the time - I'm so grateful for all my friends (including the two lovely ladies pictured) - for Angie, and Bennie, and Liesl - even though they dont live here I know they're not really far away from me :)

2. My glorious home - I have bought the most beautiful house, I could never have imagined being blessed with such a peaceful, quiet, beautiful and happy place for me to come home and lock the world away. It's my sanctuary and I've been so blessed to be able to fill it with my favourite people and my favourite things - music art and love!

3. Moving to NSW - this time last year I would never have believed how much my life would have changed in such a short period of time! Getting a job down here and moving to Tamworth has literally been a lifelong dream come true for me and even on my worst days down here I have to keep reminding myself how truly blessed I am to be doing what I'm doing right now!

4. My amazing husband - every single day I realise just a little more that there's much more to him than a handsome face! He's my best friend in the whole wide world, he is the most amazing person and I love him so much. I could never imagine my life without him, he's completely and totally everything to me and I love him madly xoxo

5. My part yet to play in Phantom of the Opera - only the 8th amateur performance in the world - what an amazing opportunity to get to know some EXTREMELY talented people and perform what is undoubtedly one of the most incredible pieces of musical theatre ever created and certainly my favourite :) Even though I didn't get a named role, I have to say I'm so blessed to be a part of it and I can't wait to make history!


Well that's just five! What are you grateful for?