There's always time to be grateful.

Tomorrow, my family and I will be going on a trip. We'll be going out of the country, doing several things such as leaving my oldest brother in college and visiting family. Today has been a rather busy day, mainly because packing and getting ready have been the main activities. 

As I write this, heavy rain pours outside, its music accompanied with the roaring thunders. I must say, it calms me. For me, there is nothing more soothing than the sound of rain and thunder, especially in the later hours of the day. 

As I heard the first drops of water hit the ground, I stopped putting things into my suitcase. I decided to stop and think for a few minutes. Take some time to be grateful. 

Life- it's a very busy journey. So busy that sometimes all we do is worry and do things just because they need to be done. But we forget about doing the things that matter the most. One of them, for example, is being grateful. How many things does God give us? Everything. How many times do we thank Him for that? 

So here I am, taking a few minutes from what I was doing, and writing the things that I'm thankful for today; right now. Because the Lord is good, and His gifts are endless.

I am grateful for: 

The rain.

The sun, moon, and stars.

My brother, who is ready to start, ready to live his adventure in college next month.  

Traveling. It is such a blessing that we get to travel a lot, to live wonderful experiences when we don't  deserve any of them. 

My mom. Always so loving, always so caring.

Summer days. 

Sunny days.

Sweet tea.

Fun with friends.

(photo of me, taken by a friend.) 

Laughter.

Family. 

Music.

Busy days.

Lazy days.

The book of Psalms.

Friends.

My sister, who no matter what, always has the ability to make me laugh, to make me love her more everyday. 

My dad, always so thoughtful, always so gentle.

Hugs. Tears. Comfort. 

Mexico: my home.

Flowers dancing with the wind.

Books.

Hot chocolate.

Photography.

Sunsets. 

What else? Just everything. Because the Lord is good, and His gifts are endless. 

-Annie

♥ [Because my family and I will be traveling, I will not be able to post in some days. I'll be back soon!]