Today I am Grateful for:

• Having electrical power at work.
• Sleeping in warmth last night at my cousin Rachel's house.
• Friends to spend the weekend with and enjoy our time together - with or without power.
• The line crews that are working so hard to restore power.
• Trail mix.

Today I am Grateful for:

• Seeing Ellen get really excited (two high-fives; unheard of for her) - She landed a wonderful marketing opportunity.
• Eating my favorite teriyaki chicken and then a bacon cheeseburger with AJ, mmmm.
• A dozen people at community group and lively discussion.
• Watching a "based on a true story" movie about motivating high school students with ballroom dancing.
• Psalm 23, "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want..."
  

Today I am Grateful for:

• The opportunity to give guidance and inspiration last night.
• Receiving a phone call from my college friend John, and looking forward to reconnecting with him.
• The wisdom and guidance I receive from older mature Christians.
• The enhanced productivity I have from using my speech-to-text software.
• Parents that deeply care about my well-being and are willing to help out in any way possible.
  

Today I am Grateful for:

• A very productive day at work.
• Donna being so willing to get my lunch and put it in the refrigerator.
• My company showing appreciation to Sarah as a surprise.
• My electronic journal - allowing me to print out scriptures on encouragement very quickly.
  
• The opportunity to help tonight with the Mars Hill financial counseling ministry.
  

Today I am Grateful for:

• Playing blackjack and Texas Hold'em poker on a groovy green felt table.
• New windows at home to help keep out the cold weather.
• Hawaiian pizza and supreme pizza.
• Model trains, model planes, and miniature racing automobiles.
• Listening to book summaries from my iPod.

Today I am Grateful for:

• The Olympic mountains in front of me, the Cascade mountains in my rear view mirror, and Mt. Rainier towering over Lake Washington on the driver side. Calling my parents on the East coast to share the beauty.
  
• Comfort food - spicy tomato soup "special" and a grilled ham & cheese sandwich.
• Meeting with my spiritual mentor - gaining some clarity and direction.
• "Amazing Grace" sung by Cecilia.
• The Cascade mountains in front of me, the Olympic mountains in my rear view mirror, and Mt. Rainier towering over Lake Washington on the passenger side.

Today I am Grateful for:

• Long deep prayers with solid Christians - for each other, for our leaders, for our church and for our community.
• A trainer who does not let me slack.
• Another wonderful Cliff dinner - pasta, green beans, fresh bread.
• Wine, friends and good conversations.
• Seeing how God worked in the lives of a couple who took a year long trip around the world.