Gratitude Archives – Page 4 of 13 – Strength Of The Small

A Box of Surprises

By JM PerezNovember 25, 20141 min read510 views

Since I moved to the High Desert of California, I have been amazed by what I have crowned “celebrating forward.” You know, celebrating seasons months in advance (or all year round) especially when the event is not here yet.

This year is no different as I saw Christmas lights and decorations up while driving around today. I loved it. It lifts us up with anticipation and awakens in us the spirit of gratitude and love. We are grateful and excited to celebrate Christmas with Family and Friends. Here at my house we are holding off on putting up the Christmas tree and decorations until the second week of December.

This afternoon my husband found a surprise in the mail box. The package, full of Christmas supplies, was from one of our wonderful neighbors. It had everything from colorful gift wraps, a Dream Catcher ornament, calendars, Christmas cards (with over a hundred different designs of unique cards) and a stocking.

The simple, yet beautiful Native American Indian Christmas Holiday Stocking is made of felt with a Southwestern feel.

SouthWestern Stocking. — *Southwestern Christmas Stocking.*

Assorted gift wrapping papers and Dream Catcher with Holly ornament.

Christmas Gift Wraps. — *Christmas Gift Wraps and Dream Catcher Ornament.*

I am grateful for the little things which have great effect on the mind.

Love is the only true Gift that keeps on giving.

Wishing you all a blessed Thanksgiving week.

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Happy Memorial Day

By JM PerezMay 26, 20141 min read687 views

“We come, not to mourn our dead soldiers, but to praise them.” — Francis Amasa Walker

From our Family to yours, Happy Memorial Day.

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Giving Cheerfully

By JM PerezApril 21, 20141 min read541 views

“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.”
― Maya Angelou

Early this morning, my husband found a package on our porch which held a Hummingbird Elixir Feeder by Classic Brands™ LLC and Premium Ready to use Natural Springs Nectar® Hummingbird Food by Pennington®. The gift was left there for us by one of our loving neighbors as a token of their continuous gratitude.

Humming Bird Feeder and Food. — *Hummingbird Feeder and Food.*

Our beloved neighbors have been a blessing to us from the moment we moved into this city. We thank the Almighty God for them and pray ceaselessly for them.

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Kindness Goes a Long Way

By JM PerezApril 9, 20142 min read566 views

“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson

The past couple of weeks have been quite a roller coaster for me with mix feelings. I reflected a lot about my life and the path I wanted to follow. I spent quite some time figuring out how to break a very unhealthy bond and set my mind free. As painful as it is to end a relationship, it is always the right thing to do. When you come to the realization that nothing you do or say will change a situation, then it is time you end the story, turn the page, move on and begin a new chapter in your Life. Second chances at life are rare. How do we account for wasted years?

They say that things have a funny way of working themselves out and it’s true. I was set free by the same individual whom I have been praying to distance myself from and I am very grateful for their obnoxious act which worked in my favor. Thankfully for me, that is one less headache to worry about. I am free and I gained peace of mind.

Our Neighbors Gift Cards. — *Outback Steakhouse Restaurant Gift Card*

Our neighbors graced us with a set of gift cards for Outback Steakhouse and a beautiful heartfelt Thank You card in appreciation for all our help and unconditional love. They often refer to us as their God sent Angels and this time wasn’t any different. As I gently hugged the husband, I felt as though they were our God sent. On one hand I was dealing with an individual who went through their life causing division amongst us and spreading hatred. Here I was in the arms of a Man whom I have only known for the last seven years. A Man who thinks I am an amazing Spiritual being, who uplifts my Spirit and understands the true essence of living.

“I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.”
― Romans 16:17 (NIV)

Everything will be just fine. This, I know for sure.

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Blessed for Blessing Others

By JM PerezApril 5, 20141 min read1.5K views

Every year, around this time of year, I pray and ask the Almighty God to give me the strength to do what I have to do for myself and Family as well as the strength to bless someone in need. This year my prayers went out to one of our neighbors, an elderly couple, who have so much on their shoulders at the moment.

On Thursday I finally rid my entire property of weeds, for the second time, following last month’s three-day rain storm. This morning we headed over to our neighbors and began cleaning their front yard with the same love and care we did ours. It felt good and we were grateful to be able to gift them part of our time for a task that would give them peace of mind and a beautiful yard until next Winter, when the weeds return.