Day: November 6, 2012

“When we were children we were grateful to those who filled our stockings at Christmas time. Why are we not grateful to God for filling our stockings with legs?”               G.K. Chesterton             I experience gratitude most often because something extraordinary happens. For example, when I narrowly escape an automobile accident.  Or perhaps when I receive a surprise check or when a friend offers unexpected encouragement. I am filled with sense of well-being, I smile and move on. But there is a deeper experience of gratitude. The first type occurs when… Continue reading Gratitude – Ordinary as Legs