There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy.
Ralph H. Blum
Hi friends– Cozy under a blanket on a foggy morning in San Francisco. You can hear the fog horn down on the bay. It’s a joy to be up here with our kids for a 4 day weekend. At times like this, it’s easy to be thankful
So I am thankful for…
#1. a morning hike through the quietly verdant Muir Woods with kids
#2. giggles and waves (her newly learned skill) from our baby Mae
#3. talk at the table over over gracious meals (that someone else prepared)
#4. God’s good mercies new every morning
“Give thanks to the Lord for he is good.” –I Chronicles 16:34
P.S.– The photo above is along a trail in Muir Woods–beautifully restoring.
The Thankful Heart 
lovely as always, and you do manage to focus my thoughts on what is important and the so called small things. I love reading your blog, have a great week
so good to hear from you again Polianthus– you’re so kind…
These pictures are so beautiful and serene. I’m thankful for some of those things as well! Lovely blog 🙂
Thanks Joleen– it was great to read the wise and wonderful things you’ve written on your blog…
Rhonda, it’s so nice to read your posts, recipes, photos, and book reviews. I’ve got to make some of those recipes that look so good! It sounds like you’re having a wonderful weekend with family. Enjoy! 🙂
Hi Daisy! Thanks. Been missing you…
I feel restored just LOOKING at the photo of Muir Woods. Thanks for sharing the lovely view.
Thanks Sandy. It would be grand to get a bunch of JH friends together to make that hike…
Beautiful!