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COUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS SURVEY

1. Think back over the past ten years. What are you the most grateful for during that time period?

Ten years… I am grateful for a mother in law (ex) that took care of my ex and I during our 4 years in California. I am grateful that I can say I lived in CA. I am grateful that I am at home, and I can look back and be thankful for everything that has come out, to make it easier to deal with. All these years later, I am SO THANKFUL for my life as it is today. Never in my wildest dreams would I ever imagine that life could really be so amazing. And, that I could be so blessed.

2. Now think back over the past year. What are you most grateful for during that time period?

Over the past year, I am grateful for the education I have received. I am grateful for everyone in my life. And, I am grateful for this growing process that I have been in.

3. Now what about the past week? What are you most grateful for?

That Spikey is feeling better. I am so afraid there is not a whole lot of time left with him, and I savor every single minute that we are together. I just wish there were something I could do. I am grateful for those who I celebrated Thanksgiving with, and I am grateful for the cheesecake business that I had this past week!

4. Fill in the blank beside each letter with something that you consider a blessing of God that begins with that letter.

Thomas. My brother. Sometimes he makes me crazy. But, he is a blessing.
Happiness. Real, joyful happiness.
Angels watching over me. I don't believe in "cute" angels, but I definitely believe in protectors.
Neighbors. We have some awesome ones. It's kind of unbelievable how fortunate I am.
Karlie. My great niece. I am in love.
Sun. We're heading into Darkness, that period of the year when I actually turn into a sun-worshipper.
God.
Idle time. I don't give thanks often enough for it, or always use it well, but I do appreciate it today.
Valuables. And by that I do NOT mean "stuff."
Ignorance. It helps me weed out the ones that are worth it, and the ones who are not.
Nieces.
Grandson. Who helps me in home repairs, and moving things and hanging curtains and and and...

5. The following verse says that God is good: "O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth forever." (1 Chronicles 16:34) Name a way that God has been good to you lately.

For being there for me.

6. Name two physical or monetary blessings you've received lately.

I got another reprieve on my cholesterol numbers from my doctor this week, on the promise that I'll continue to lose weight. And just having the financial wherewithal to not have to worry about money is a blessing I try not to take for granted.

7. Name two spiritual blessings you've received lately.

I had an experience a few weeks back, where a song was playing on the radio and I had to pull over because The Lord was filling me with His spirit. That has never happened to me before. No one really understood except my ex. He was excited that it happened to me, as he has them a lot and could never explain them to me. Every Sunday, every single Sunday, I am blessed at church.

8. How often do you give praise to God?

_x_often ___sometimes ____seldom ___never (but not often enough)

9. Do you think God is pleased with how you praise Him?

_x_yes ___no (I hope so, but I know I could do better)

10. Name someone that God has placed in your life to be a blessing to you.

Just ONE PERSON?! Everyone I know is a blessing, whether I want to admit that or not.