"Thankfuls". . .

I haven't been keeping up with my daily "thankfuls" very well.  That is, I haven't been taking time to post them.  There are so many. 

I believe there is always room for gratitude and although I know I fall short, that is what I strive for.  It's easy to be grateful for the little uplifting things that occur.  Autumn beauty, sunshine, time with friends.  The list is endless.  Then there are the not-so-easy things.  Illness, depression, loneliness.  That list is endless as well and they are the times when I know I need to search for the underlying joy.  One may question my use of the word "joy" but that would only mean that we have differing definitions.  To me, it is a tender, healing word that connects directly with my faith in God and timelessness.  Not the momentary feeling of happiness that comes when something feels pleasing.

Today I am thankful for the ever-present Joy that overflows, even through sadness.