Enough is a feast.
Buddhist Proverb
I’ve almost made this a habit, Thankful Thursday. It works for me, helps me gather what the week has given so far. Gratitude helps me live into my One Little Word: Enough.
- This baby rose cutting was left on my front porch. I haven’t found the person to thank yet. I’ve tried a few suspects with not luck. It’s a mystery. The plant looks like a Peggy Martin rose. I bought one last spring, and I know I talked a lot about wanting one. That’s because my SCBWI colleagues and friends Carol Stubbs and Nancy Rust wrote a picture book about this rose, The Rose Without a Name. It’s the story of the Katrina Rose and how it survived the flood of Hurricane Katrina. I’m excited to have this cutting and will find a good place to plant it, but if you are reading this and you gave it to me, please let me know.
2. Every once in a while I treat myself to a Starbucks coffee drink. Yesterday I had bonus points for a free drink. I’m thankful for the cute barista who made this cold brew with sweet cream foam just right.
3. Yesterday the temperatures were in the 60’s and breezy. I took my coffee drink out to the deck and just listened to the wind chimes. I’m thankful to live in such a beautiful place, Bayou Teche. I don’t do this enough and it really fed my soul to just sit and listen.
What are you thankful for this week? Tell me in the comments.
Reflections on the Teche 
Thank you for sharing your doorstep gift and the story of the rose that survived. And the photo of your back deck is almost as lovely as being there.
Glad I found this post as my first slice to read today! A positive and thankful start. The photos add a lot and the numbered list, with commentary made it easy and fun to follow. I like this a lot. Can I trade my rain for your weather?
I’m thankful for my dog who drags me out for a walk in the rain; I always feel better after a walk and she’s the best dog ever! I’m thankful for my amazing and humble students as well.
Yes, there is much to be thankful for. It would be nice to know who gifted the rose plant.
Oh, we’ve had higher temps lately, but we’ve yet to break 60. When that happens, I know spring is really here. Thankful this Thursday for all my slicer friends!
I love this idea for a post. What a special gift – I hope you find the giver! I can feel your peace in the bayou!
Coffee, beautiful weather, and the kindness of friends: a beautiful trio of appreciation. I’m thankful for pancakes for dinner and a husband who cooks…among so many other things! Thanks for asking.
I am thankful for friendships that uplift and support me.
I like the idea of thankful Thursday.
I am thankful for your post and being thankful for simple things that have a wealth of meaning!
I am thankful that my spring break began an hour ago! This is such a lovely and meditative post–and that view! I would like to start a similar Thankful Thursday habit–will try to remember this next week.