I woke up in a foul mood this morning (never mind the circumstances). The first thought that ran through my head after unexplained circumstance was "Great, now I'm going to have a crappy day."

Well, no I'm not! In the shower I started praising God for the great day that I was going to have because I knew that He would take care of my family and me and bless my day.

Yesterday I was listening to Air1.com, a Christian radio station affiliated with K-Love, and the dj was telling a story about another staff member who worked there who had experienced hard times in the past. Their neighbors rallied at Christmas to get them a small Christmas tree on which they clipped money. That family breaks that small tree out every year and clips to it their blessings written on pieces of paper. I thought I would follow their example.

I love how God works in our lives.

Throughout today, I am going to update my blog with any blessings, big or small, that I can think of. I encourage you to think of the blessing you have in your life and you are most welcome to list yours on this blog as well!

Merry Christmas!

1. God loves me, despite my faults.

2. My son woke up healthy and happy.

3. I had oatmeal and apple juice to feed him.

4. He actually ate breakfast.

5. He did not throw a temper tantrum once this morning.

6. I got most of a shower in before I ran out of hot water.

7. I had clean clothes to wear to work (despite my dryer breaking down Tuesday night.)

8. My boss offered me peppermint creamer for my coffee this morning.

9. I learned a new word. (Thank you Sara!)

10. I have a great job that I love.

11. A co-worker followed through on something I asked them to do that they didn't have to do.

12. My boss just gave us donuts.

13. I found the Hot Wheels movie that my son is obsessed with -- and purchased it (along with four other movies) -- online!

14. My friend's little boy is feeling better.

15. There is Christmas music playing in the background at work.

16. My husband and I get to go Christmas shopping tonight.

17. I have money to pay my bills.

18. I helped a customer and she was grateful.

19. I helped a co-worker and she was grateful.

20. My friend bought me lunch.

21. An appliance repairman is looking at my dryer this afternoon.

22. Online bill pay -- need I say more?

23. Ordering checks online -- even better.

24. I get to e-mail my sister throughout the day.

25. I made myself, my husband, my son and my sister into dancing elves.

26. My husband got off work early.

27. My dryer was fixed today -- whoohoo clean laundry here I come!

28. My boss gave all of the manager company sweatshirts.

29. My husband came by my office and gave me a kiss.

30. Got to play with a baby.

31. I got to share Scripture through a blog.

32. I get to go home to my family.