Gratitude

A while back I was challenged to start an ongoing list of the little things in life that make me thankful. The little things that make me smile, the things that I often could quickly look past. Doing this has really been good for me. I'll share some of my list here to give you a better glimpse of Haiti.

1. Hearing raindrops fall in the evening

2. Good books

3. Warm showers

4. Listening to laughter and hearing joy

5. Friendly Haitian smiles

6. The ability to see in color

7. The gift of learning languages

8. Music as a method of prayer

9. Early mornings from the rooftop

10. Steamy cups of coffee

11. Fresh paint

12. Passionate Haitian church services

13. Sun rays

14. Fresh produce

15. The ability to be a giver

16. Clean laundry

17. Caring friends 

18. Earning trust in a new culture

19. Cool morning runs

20. Building relationships through bible studies

21. Safety

22. Waves crashing on the sand

23. Just enough grace

24. New experiences

25. Learning to drive manual

26. Hearing from people at home

27. A good candle

28. Facial expressions

29. Vibrant flower blossoms

30. A dry house

31. Toothy grins

32. Vulnerable friendships

33. Honesty

34. Mail

35. Leaning from mistakes

36. Sunflowers

37. Sunday afternoons

38. Not knowing true hunger or wondering when I will be able to eat next

39. Running water

40. Trusted house help

41. Sweet evening hours of prayer

42. The light of a new day

43. Cold smoothies

44. Video calling

45. Heartfelt gifts from those who don't have much to offer

46. Big hugs