More Reasons to Give Thanks-In No Particular Order

8.   Dogs snoring
9.   Laundry humming
10. Early morning stars
11. Christ--my refuge
12. Angry lips that stay closed
13. Seat warmers in cold cars
14. Children singing praise
15. A full pantry
16. A stranger's kind smile
17. Little hands that hang clothes neatly just to make mama happy
18. Boys sitting on branches
19. Broken-in boots
20. Clean countertops
21. A checkbook balanced to the penny
22. Sun on the front porch steps
23. Leaves swirling in the wind
24. Breezes through window screens
25. Children laughing as they file out of the school building
26. Picnics on the front lawn
27.  Hot chocolate with marshmallows
28. Afternoon phone calls from my handsome attorney
29. Little voices reading aloud
30. Bright red maple trees
31. Vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, and chopped peanuts
32. Old barns with rusty, tin roofs
33. "Yes ma'am"
34. Flowers on front porches
35. Wreaths tied with ribbons
36. Big, brown eyes following notes on a staff
37. Red wine in a clear glass
38. Falling asleep in my husband's arms
39. Every morning's sleepy-faced hello kiss
40. "How can I help?"
41. Iced vanilla lattes at 3:00 p.m.