Thankful Thursday Gratitude

Happy Thankful Thursday!

Today I am grateful

for Baha'u'llah,

and the prayers He revealed.

 

Thankful Thursday: I Give Thanks

I give thanks for parsnips, 

Carrots, 

And beets. 

I give thanks for clouds, 

Blue skies, 

And snow on Mount Charleston. 

I give thanks for the revelation 

Of Baha'u'llah, 

Who proclaimed the unity 

Of the human race. 

Thankful Thursday Gratitude list for July 27, 2017

Today I am thankful...
01. ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
02. ...for the fresh brewed Folgers Black Silk coffee I had for breakfast.
03. ...that I have finish 70 poems of the 200 I am dedicating to The Blessed Beauty.
04. ...for the new Cox Wifi modem that I installed today.
05. ...that I had two chilli dogs for my lunch.
06. ...for the help of Cox tech support in installing the Wifi modem.
07. ...that I have more room on my computer desk now that I no longer have a modem and a router.
08. ...for the portable water bottle I received from the wound care place when the doctor released me.
09. ...that I figured out why I could only access a few of the prayers when I downloaded Baha'i prayer to my phone.
10. ...for the two working air conditioners we have in this apartment.

Gratitude List for Thursday, June 22, 2017

Today I am thankful...
         01. ...that in the past six days I have written ten poems dedicated to the Blessed Beauty.
         02. ...for bottles of frozen water because of the triple digit temperatures here in Las Vegas.
         03. ...that I downloaded an app to my smartphone to count my steps. So far today I've taken 456 steps.
         04. ...for fresh the fresh brewed Folgers black silk coffee that I have each morning.
         05. ...that I downloaded apps to give me access to some of the Baha'i Prayers and Scriptures.
         06. ...for the birds I heard singing this morning when I went for my walk.
         07. ...that my poem "I Never Saw Grandpa Wear Blue Jeans" was featured in the WDC poetry newsletter of June 21, 2017.
         08. ...for the prayers revealed by The Bab, Baha'u'llah, and 'Abdu'-Baha because they help refocus my positive attitude when I get depressed.
         09. ...that my checking account is not overdrawn.
         10. ...for the working air conditioner we have in this apartment.

Gratitude list for Thursday, May 25, 2017

Today I am thankful...

01. ...for the prayers revealed by The Bab, Baha'u'llah, and 'Abdu'l-Baha.
02. ...that I was able to download the Baha'i prayer app to my smartphone.
03. ...for fresh brewed Folgers black silk coffee for breakfast.
04. ...that I am able to pick up some of my prescriptions when I go to see my doctor.
05. ...for bottles of ice cold water now that it were experiencing triple digit temperatures.
07. ...that I could read Some Answered Questions on my smartphone while waiting to see the doctor.
08. ...for the inspiration I receive from reading the scriptures.
09. ...that my checking account is not overdrawn.
10. ...for writing.com.

Thankful Thursday: 10 things I am thankful for on May 18, 2017

Today I am grateful...

01. ...for freshly brewed Folgers black silk coffee because it is my favorite type of coffee.

02. ...that I can open the front door to let in the (almost) fresh Las Vegas morning air.

03. ...for the Comma Sense class I am taking on writing.com

04. ...that I have two responses from the May fantasy newsletter to post in the June newsletter.

05. ...for a cold 29  fl. oz. can of Arizona Sweet Tea because it is one of my favorite cold drinks.

06. ...that I already have three items for the editor's picks in the June fantasy newsletter.

07. ...for two small oranges that I can eat for my afternoon snack.

08. ...that my checking account is not overdrawn.

09. ...for the 16.9 fl. oz. of bottled water we have in the house.

10. ...that I was able to put the photo of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in a new frame.

Gratitude list for May 11, 2017

Istijlál (Majesty), 15 Jamál (Beauty) 174 Badi - Thursday, May 11, 2017 CE about 7:23 PM Pacific Daylight Time


Today I am thankful...

01. ...for the scriptures of the Baha'i Faith because reading the Holy Writings drives away depression;
02. ...that we have electricity to this apartment because with it I can brew a carafe of coffee everyday;
03. ...for the Arizona sweet tea I had with my lunch.
04. ...that the Baha'i Words quote for May 11 was about the way Baha'u'llah's revelation came to him. I can use that as the basis for my next entry in Bicentenary Poems and Prose.
05. ...for the pleasant weather we have experienced recently in Las Vegas because I have not had to turn the cool air on yet this year.
06. ...that the multi-part blender I sent for last week arrived today.
07. ...for the 16.9 fl. oz. bottles of Niagara water we have in the house because they taste better then the water that comes out of the facet.
08. ...that I had a baked potato for supper with sour cream for supper because it reminded me of the times Mom and I went out for prime rib or steak. Mom always ordered a baked potato with sour cream.
09. ...for that we have an alley to park the car in because on Thursday the street cleaner cleans Sunrise Avenue. If my car is parked in front of the house I will get a $21.00 parking ticket.
10. ...that I still have a working internet connection to this apartment.

Thankful Thursday: May 4, 2017

Istijlál (Majesty), 8 Jamál (Beauty) 174 BE - Thursday, May 4, 2017 CE about 12:25 PM Pacific Daylight Time

Today I am thankful...

01. ...that when I dropped my false teeth in the sink yesterday they didn't break;

02. ...for fresh brewed Folgers black silk coffee;

03. ...that we have a car to drive this week;

04. ...for Arizona Real Brewed Sweet tea;

05. ...that I received an increase on my SNAP allotment;

06. ...for the prayers revealed by Baha'u'llah because they refresh my soul;

07. ...that I have three entries in my journal celebrating the Bicentenary of Baha'u'llah's birth.

08. ...for Hershey's Milk Chocolate King Size candy bar;

09. ...that I am a member of writing.com'

10. ...for the Baha'i prayer app I was able to download to my smartphone.

Gratitude List for Thursday, April 27, 2017

Istijlál (Majesty), 1 Jamál (Beauty), 147 BE - Thursday, April 27, 2017 CE about 3:47 PM Pacific Daylight time

Today I am thankful...
01. ...that I am not homeless;
02. ...for the prayer "God sufficeth" revealed by the Bab;
02. ...that I had help paying the rent in April;
03. ...for the tomatoes I purchased yesterday at the Farmer's Market.
04. ...that poem Modern Times was feature in this weeks writing.com poetry newsletter.
05. ...for the Arizona Southern Style Sweet Tea I have to drink this after noon.
06. ...that I was able to transfer $10.00 from my PayPal account to my bank account.
07. ...for finding a title for a poem about the ninth Day of Ridvan. The title is "The Day of Happiness".
08. ...that I have finished installment 36 of a 45 part series called "Story of Abraham" on bahaiteachings.org.
09. ... for the fresh brewed Folgers Black Silk coffee I drink this morning.
10. ...that I can take a picture with my phone and then e-mail the photo to myself or a friend.

Thankful Thursday: Thoughts and Gratitude List

Istijlál (Majesty), 10 Mulk (Dominion), 173 BE - Thursday, February 16, 2017 CE about 12:04 PM Pacific Standard Time 

I decided to make a few changes that I hope will give me more time to write and to exercise. I need to walk twenty minutes a day which means once in the morning and once in the evening. I haven't did a good job of walking for the past few months. The last time I went to the doctor I had lost another pound. Since I go to a doctor every couple of months that is less than a pound a month. I think I can do better. I'll see when I go to my doctor again on February 27. 

Today I am thankful... 

1. ...that I am walking without my cane when  I go outside. This wasn't my idea, but I lost my cane when I went to the doctor last week. Since I haven't replaced it yet I have to walk to the mail box without any assistance. I think the only thing I really need the cane for is getting up and down on the curb. I'll find that out for sure when I leave the house to go to a funeral on Monday, February 20. 

2. ...for fresh brewed 100% Colombian coffee. I don't know what type of coffee I'm drinking since I didn't  purchase the last can. I know it isn't Folgers black silk which I usually drink. I know it's not my usual brand of coffee because it doesn't taste like it. However, that's alright because it's a bit of a change in my life and I need to make some changes this year. I'll go back to drinking my regular brand in March. 

3. ...that I was able to attend the Feast of Mulk this month. The fest was held last Saturday at the Baha'I Center in Las Vegas. I haven't been attending the Nineteen Day feast on a regular basis. That will change after Naw-Ruz, if not before. I have to figure a way to attend the Feast regularly and I've missed it. 

4. ...that I set up the book Bicentenary Proems and Prose. This book is in my writing.com port in the folder Snow's Library. Prosperous Snow is my writing.com handle. The new book will contain poem, and some prose, I will write to celebrate the two hundredth anniversary of the Birth of Baha'u'llah and the Bab. This year, 2017, is the bicentenary of Baha'u'llah's birth and 2019 will celebrate the two hundredth anniversary of the Birth of the Bab. 

5. ...that my checking account is not overdrawn. I'm hoping to keep it that way because otherwise it's difficulty to pay bills. Alright, it's difficult to pay bills anyway. I'm attempting to survive on a fixed income and I sometimes find it difficult. It's difficult for a poor person to save money because as soon as I get it in the saving account I have to transfer it to checking to help pay bills. If it wasn't for the little amount I earn  doing surveys it would be more difficult to survive. 

6. ...that I have faith in God. I don't know how I would survive without faith. Daily prayer and meditation helps me to focus on what's important in life. I know that  whatever happens will turn out for the best because God loves me and wants the best for me. God wants the best for every human being on the planet. 

7. ...for the obligatory prayers revealed by Baha'u'llah. Saying one of the prayers each day keeps me focused on what is important. Stopping to recite the short obligatory prayer helps keep my mind active. I need to exercise my mind every day to keep my memory and my mind working. 

8. ...that I have a prayer book which contains a copy of the obligatory prayers. That way if I momentarily forget the words I can find the prayer in the prayer book. 

9. ...for writing.com because I have a port to keep my stories, essays and poems. I also receive review of my the items in my port. 

10. ...that I found ten things to be thankful for. It doesn't matter that the tenth item is gratitude for find ten things for my gratitude list. The only thing that really matters is that there are ten things on the list. 

Thankful Thursday: December Gratitude List

Istijlál (Majesty), 12 Masá’il (Questions), 173 BE - Thursday, December 22, 2016 AD about 12:32 PM Pacific Standard Time 

Today I am thankful... 

...for the crisp jalapeno bacon with hash browns and eggs over easy. This was my breakfast this morning. 

...for Queen Anne Chocolate covered cherries. 

...for Folgers black silk coffee. 

...for the rain we received here in Las Vegas. 

...that I renewed my drivers license today instead of waiting until December 24 (my birthday). 

...for the check I received through the mail. 

...for Christmas music because it brings back memories of my childhood. 

...for the box of clothes someone brought me a few days ago. 

...for generic prescriptions because it means I can afford my medication. 

...that I still have an active internet connection to my apartment. 

On the First Thankful Thursday of December 2016

Istijlál (Majesty), 10 Qawl (Speech), 173 BE - Thursday, December 1, 2016 AD about 12:32 PM Pacific Standard Time 

The year is drawing to a very cold end and expensive end. I have to get my driver's license renewed on or before December 24. In addition to the driver's license I need to get the breaks worked on in the car which will cost about $150.00 with parts and labor. I also have other bills to pay and this means I'm probably way over budget for the month of December. 

This situation caused me some trepidation and tears this morning. It made me wonder what I have to be thankful for. I said some prayers and requested two small checks from some survey groups I participate in. I am still bothered about raising the rest of the money, but at least I have a bit over $50.00 coming in. I do not know where the rest of the money is going to come from; however, I am putting that situation in God's hands and will continue to pray about it. 

Today I am thankful... 

...that my bank account is not overdrawn; 

...that I still have an active internet connection to my apartment; 

...for fresh brewed Folgers black silk coffee; 

...for the prayers revealed by The Bab and Baha'u'llah; 

...that I have a paid up membership on writing.com until June 30, 2017; 

...that despite all the difficulties I am facing I can still find something to be thankful for; 

...that I received a beautiful Christmas card through the mail a couple of days ago. 

...that I have a flannel nightgown to keep me warm at night. 

...that I have a picture of 'Abu'l-Baha sitting on the T.V. stand next to my computer desk. 

...for Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches. 

Thankful Thursday: What am I thankful for this week?

Istijlál (Majesty), 18 Mashíyyat (Will), 173 BE - Thursday, October 13, 2016 AD about 3:07 PM Pacific Daylight Time 

What am I thankful for this week? Perhaps the question should be what new things am I thankful for. Sometimes it seems as if I'm listing the same things on my gratitude list everyday, week, or month. I know that I have new things to put on my gratitude list, but when I sit down to make out the list my mind draws a blank of new items and I list the same old things.  Let me see if I can list a few new items on this week's list, 

This week I am grateful... 

01. ...that my checking account is not overdrawn. 

02. ...that, with the help of my sister, I was able to afford to get an alternator for my 2000 Kia. 

03. ...for fresh brewed Folgers black silk coffee. 

04. ...that I was able to get to the bank and back home yesterday without the battery going dead because of the alternator. 

05. ...that I have a writing.com coffee mug to drink my coffee out of each morning. 

06. ...that I had pepperoni pizza for lunch today. 

07. ...that I can leave the door and window open on these beautiful autumn days. 

08. ...that I have a Super Blow Pop grape sucker by my computer waiting for me to eat it. 

09. ...that I don't have to worry about picking my my prescriptions until the first or the third of November when my Social Security check hits my bank. 

10. ...that I have access to cloud storage for some of my stories and poems. 

Thankful Thursday on the Second Thursday in June 2016

Istijlal (Majesty), 6 Núr (Light), 173 BE - Thursday, June 9, 2016 about 1:06 PM Pacific Daylight Time 

Today I am thankful... 

1. ...that I was able  to early vote today because I am gling to be working the primary election polls on Tuesday, June 14. 

2. ...that I have an active internet connection to this apartment because if I didn't I would have to drive to the Community Center on the corner of North Eastern Avenue and East Stewart. 

3. ...for the fresh brewed hot  coffee I had for breakfast. 

4. ...that I have electricity to  this apartment because otherwise I would not have a working refrigerator or freezer. 

5. ...that I found several of my mother's poems which I am transferring to a collection dedicated to Mom. 

6. ...that I have a working air conditioner in this apartment because it make triple digit days bearable. 

7. ...for cloud storage because it helps me save my writing where it is easy for me to access. 

8. ...for Reese's peanut butter cups. Anyone who likes chocolate and peanut butter understands why I am thankful for peanut butter cups. 

9. ...for frozen bottles of water because they help keep me cool on triple digit days. 

10. ...for the prayers revealed by Baha'u'llah, The Bab,  and 'Abdu'l-Baha because they give me comfort when I am stressed.