This morning, in a world fraught with grief, tragedy and strife, I choose to focus on the small, simple blessings from our loving God. I was inspired by Ann @ Holy Experience. I would be delighted if you shared your blessings, too. Leave a comment or a link to your blog. Here are my blessings right now, today:

1. A cardboard box for playing rocket ship:

2. Blooming roses outside my window:

3. My mother's day gift--a canvas with the footprints of my 5 precious children: