36. a glance out the window catching the sight of a child, temporarily taller than me, enjoying the still-piled-high snow that dwindles a bit more each day
37. recovering Abby’s snow stake, missing-in-action amongst the snow piles, waiting to be discovered again on a warmer winter day
38. colorful mugs that hold and display warmth
39. volunteers willing to spend their time enriching the lives of children — mine and others
40. roses, eucalyptus, and baby’s breath collecting on the kitchen table, reminding of the blessing of marriage.
41. the quiet sounds of life that are often masked by the many appliances that require electricity
42. the rumble of thunder on a dark wintry night jolting my memory back to summer evenings in Oklahoma
43. the clomp of feet and fragments of drifting words that pass by our door multiple times each day, reminding of the community that exists around us
44. my breadmaker producing warm, tasty, fresh bread with so little effort
45. fearing that I might forget to see and remember, that my Monday post will be blank; breathing a prayer for help and having moment after moment flash through my mind
My Peace and Joy 
Oh so sweet & comforting –
Good morning!