MUCH OBLIGED!

A thank you is in order!

But...........I don't have a clue "who" to thank. (or whom if you are a grammatical stickler)

I have narrowed it down to a blog reader.* https://dotsydetails.blogspot.com/2026/07/happy-birtthday-usa.html

as i mentioned What a Wonderful World in my July 4, 2026 blog as a fave state song. 

I even sang it with my youngest grand child as Louis Armstrong sang in the background. "Oh Yea!"

She couldn't be the source of my gift as she has no media connections!

Regardless, I am "Much Obliged" as Daddy would say! "Oh Yea!"

*Gift Giver---Please leave a comment with name, initials or unknown blog reader!

Know I am a grateful recipient! "Oh Yea!"

SENSORY GIFTS!

Vivid Imagery that evokes our 5 senses.....can often evoke all five & then wrap it with emotions, which one can even feel without touching!

That's what arrived at our door this past weekend! A timely gift as it will welcome others to our house for Thanksgiving!

An aromatic bouquet that touched my heart.

Beauty can be seen immediately along with reflections in the ornament. The earthy wiff/smell of the fresh evergreen is a close-up woodsy aroma. The velvety feel of the bright red bow invites fingers to stroke/touch it. When the door opens one hears the sound of ornaments "ringing" a welcome! Of the 5 senses, only taste is left. But this wreath has that covered as well with the nutcracker standing guard to remind us of taste of fresh nuts to be cracked waiting inside!

This sensory generous gift from our friends in the faith, Beth and Bill, has warmed our hearts and coaxed warm memories of so many Christmas Eves in the past! 

Thanks you! Thank you!! Thank you!!! (1Thessalonians 1:2)

POWERFUL HEARTFELT WORDS!

A timely card from a talented friend brightened my day. 

I thank my God in all remembrance of her. (Philippians 1:3) She uses God's word to share that she" holds me in her heart." (Philippians 1:4)

On a week when I await the funeral of two friends' husbands, those words offer comfort that I can pray for them as well! 

"When I pray for you, my heart is full.....for you have a very special place in my heart." 

THANKFUL THURSDAY!

Get ready for the confetti! 

Thankful Thursday is here. The 4th Thursday in November is probably the penultimate "Thankful Thursday" for Americans.

I have been "shooting" prayers for family, friends and neighbors all day as God brings folks to mind. Gratitude is heart filling!

ευχαριστώ 

In everything give thanks....

THX!

Thanks be to God.

Thank you,O Lord!

Get the idea.