The horrific videos and still shots of the Japan earthquake and tsunami aftermath hold special fascination for us on the west coast. We are, after all, very near a similarly converging triplet of continental plates. A Saturday headline noted the unusual number of people buying earthquake kits.
Of course there's no way we can predict if or when we could experience something similar. But today I am thankful for stable ground and ordinary life with a warm dry house, electricity, clean water...
Other gifts I have enjoyed this week:
351. Three years (last Saturday ) with a very special little guy in our lives.
352. A longstanding problem — on the verge of being solved.
353. Exotic critters paying a visit to our creek.
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| A pair of Hooded Mergansers, and a Blue Heron |
354. Great Bible teaching from our pastor and one of my favourite TV preachers.
355. An introduction to Young Life (an organization that works effectively with youth) through a new friend at an evening event with some very tasty desserts.
356. A sane schedule to be able to work on a couple of projects with due dates.
357. A favourite team winning the Brier.
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3 comments:
Violet, I've really enjoyed these posts. The previous pictures of the starfish -- beautiful and amazing; and these exotic-looking birds -- just wonderful.
I reckon that a spirit of gratitude and a sense of wonder go together.
Wonder and gratitude DO go together, Peter. Thanks so much for stopping by!
I clicked over from Ann’s Multitude Monday link.
It’s Friday and there are still more lists to read. Today I finally got to yours. And because those are some extremely exotic critters – I’ve seen pictures of them – and seen then at the zoo – but seriously – your backyard? - my favorite from your list is 353. Exotic critters paying a visit to our creek.97.
May God Bless and Keep you and all of yours this day
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