631. We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. ~Thornton Wilder

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Blessings are the things we take for granted.
Most know the Earth is utterly enchanted
Yet walk through life and love mechanically.
Love brings the sweet relief of absolution,
Enveloping our hesitance in need.
No touch inspires so swift a revolution,
Transforming all the hieroglyphs we read.
In your love is the charity of spring,
Nor self-obsessed nor blinded by some creed,
Embracing the grey dawns that blessings bring.
~Excerpted lines by Cornelius Lyons

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Dawn washes away night’s darkness and brings light to the day. Be grateful for the light, your eyes, and the purposes they serve. Ears allow humankind to hear the song of the birds and words of love. Be grateful for them and the purposes they serve. Feet take mortals places where they want and need to go. Be grateful for them and the purposes they serve. Arms and hands enable people to work, care for themselves, and embrace others. Be grateful for them and the purposes they serve. The in and out movement of breath sustains the gift of life all have been granted. Thus, in all things honor the gifts, the Giver, and the blessings that they are and that they bring.

…because of your father’s God, who helps you, because of the Almighty, who blesses you with blessings of the skies above, blessings of the deep springs below, blessings of the breast and womb. Your father’s blessings are greater than the blessings of the ancient mountains, than the bounty of the age-old hills… ~Genesis 49:25-26   ✝

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22 thoughts on “631. We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. ~Thornton Wilder”

    • I was Johnnie on the spot this morning but I dragging my rear end now trying to catch up. But by golly I’m almost there. I’m hurting a lot tonight so I hope it’s not too much longer before I can call it a day. I’m glad my post started your day off well. Love you, N ❤ ❤ ❤

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  10. Another beautiful reminder of our Lord’s graciousness, and a lovely picture to highlight the wonderful words. I hope you are feeling well Natalie, I pray for your health and comfort, and send best wishes your way.

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    • The Lord is indeed gracious and that’s why He brought you to me. The pain has ratcheted up some but just two weeks from today, the surgery will begin the healing and relief of that I pray. As always, thanks for your concern and well wishes. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤

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