Multitude Monday

this is a beautiful project by a woman I do not know personally, but much admire. I have blogged about her blog before.
And now, I am joining in with this idea of jotting down the things we are grateful for....and pursuing the goal of recording 1000 gifts....and more! I am going to try to list at least 10 different things I am grateful for each week.
So, I begin....I am grateful...

1) for the gift of technology and the internet, which allows me to delve into the lives of people I would otherwise never meet, but who touch my heart in incredible ways.
2) for the laughter of my children
3) for the gift of close proximity with my family and seeing my boys with their grandparents
4) for good books that become almost like really good friends.
5) for the pleasure of reading aloud to my children---and the voice to do it with
6) for forts and caves made of blankets and chairs
7) for the feeling of accomplishment in having a clean kitchen and floors and laundry!
8) for a God who loves me despite my daily failings
9) for friends near and far, old and new
10) for God's grace, provision and strength, especially in hard times.

***see Ann's post, and many others at todays Multitude Mondays!***