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Gratitude 52 Community 2016

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How fun, Shelly! @Regrann from @artsycrafty7 - For week 51: "2016" Contemplating the gift of time : time to read God's Word & worship, time for great meals & "get-togethers", time for music study & pets, time to be with friends & family, time for vacations to sunny places. And, of course, time to pursue art!🎨 And, hopefully, developing a stronger habit of Gratitude💗along the way. #gratitude52journal #g52prompt51 @gratitude52community - #regrann

As we wrap up our project, I am thankful for all of you. Here is LeighAnn's gratitude page for this last year. @Regrann from @uhsart - The fifty first gratitude journal prompt was "2016 Draw quote or illustrate your appreciation for the past year." As 2016 came to a close I was most grateful for all the help that was offered. I am so glad I live in this community which has supported me and my family during this difficult time. #g52prompt51 #gratitude52journal #anythingyouneed #help #visitors #food #hugs #ride #prayers - #regrann

And this camp fire page by Jennifer @nellie1rene for our Warmth prompt. 😍 @Regrann from @nellie1rene - #gratitude52community #g52prompt48 "Warmth" Never more grateful for warmth than when we camp in November & December! #4thseasonelkhunt #babyitscoldoutside #coloradohighdesert #Regrann

Lovely, Shelly. ❤🎄 Holiday happiness throughout the entire year. @Regrann from @artsycrafty7 - Thankfulness for "holidays" - ("holy days"). The partridge, a bird which will sacrifice herself to save her young, represents Christ ~ and the pear tree represents life and royalty. "The first day of Christmas" song tells us, in symbols, of the reason Jesus came...to willingly give himself on the tree at Calvary. My heart is so grateful for this Greatest Gift of Love 🍐🌿🎁🎄 #g52prompt49 #gratitude52journal @gratitude52community #gratitudejournal #Regrann

Great reminder, Sophie 💉💊❤ @Regrann from @sophiethurlow - My Gratitude Journal page for Medical Professionals. I'm so grateful for our Medical Professionals, our hospitals and our NHS. Over the last couple of years a few of my family members have needed emergency medical treatment and the care they have received has been excellent. Sadly it's hardly ever the positives that are shared, mainly the negatives but I want to say thank you to all of the health care workers who work tirelessly to help heal the sick and broken. #gratitude52journal #g52prompt42 #healthcareworker #healthcareprofessionals #doctors #nurses #nhs #nhsgratitude #thankyou #gratitude #artjournal #artjournaling #mayaangelou #mayaangelouquotes #quote #hospital #care #Regrann

Shelly's page for our Courage prompt ❤ @Regrann from @artsycrafty7 - #g52prompt45 "What inspires your heart as courageous?" My cousin lives with intense physical pain daily, yet she cares for her severely autistic son, living a home bound life far from what most of us enjoy as "normal" - and she remains joyful and sweet. Her courage and love inspire me, and remind me I have no right to complain! I'm so thankful for her ~ She walks in the strength of Isaiah 41:10 - God is our help!❤️ #gratitudejournal #gratitude52community #autismawareness #mommylove @gratitude52community #Regrann

😍 @Regrann from @artsycrafty7 - I remember, as a little girl, my warm winter mittens on a string that went through the sleeves of my coat so I wouldn't lose them (thanks, Mom!) - so for #g52prompt47 "Hands" I designated a special mitten on my string for each family member, & how I'm grateful for their hands that serve (my glove is the one with pom poms😉) 💕❄️ #gratitude52journal #mittensonastring @gratitude52community #Regrann

❤ to you, Leigh Ann. Holidays can be so hard. I'm praying for you, girl, and I'm certain this circle of wonderful women will do the same.
@Regrann from @uhsart - This weeks Gratitude Journal prompt is ~ The Holidays. I drew the nursing home where my husband is currently residing. I will probably be there for Christmas and New. years. The staff is very nice. My friends and family have been very supportive. Life can change very quickly. #gratitude52journal #g52prompt49 #Regrann

If this is not the cutest illustration of an angel adoring over baby Jesus ❤ @Regrann from @scrappermamo - #gratitude52journal #G52Prompt49 Illustrate gratitude for the holidays. I am thankful for Christmas because it is a celebration of God's gift to us, His Son, God With Us. #PennyBlackStamp #watercolor #Regrann

🎻 wonderful gesture drawing, Leigh Ann. @Regrann from @uhsart - Weekly Gratitude Journal drawing. The prompt was ~ hands. A little drawing of someone playing mandolin. #gratitude52journal #g53prompt47 #Regrann

👐❤🙏 @Regrann from @scrappermamo - #gratitude52journal #gratitude52community #g52prompt47 Hands. I am inscribed on the palm of His hand. Isaiah 49:16 #Regrann

Loving Jennifer's vibrant #gratitudejournal page for our prompt, Hands. 👐 @Regrann from @nellie1rene - #gratitude52community #g52prompt47 "Hands" #myartismylife #myhandsaremybesttools #togodbetheglory #Regrann

Sophie's page for our #gratitudejournal prompt, Relaxation. Makes me want to curl up with a hot cup of tea. Thanks for sharing, Sophie./// @Regrann from @sophiethurlow - My next gratitude journal page for Prompt 41 -Relaxation. To unwind I love to sit quietly with my favourite magazine "Breathe" and a cup of tea. The quote is taken from the magazine. Every page is so lovely and the artwork and photography inspiring. Full of quotes and articles to help unwind, de-stress and live in the moment. Check out their website www.breathemagazine.co.uk for further information and @justbreathemagazine #g52prompt41 #gratitude #relaxation #breathe #breathemagazine #breathemagazineissue3 #wellbeing #mindfulness #creativity #escaping #winddown #gratitudeart #artjournal #watercolour #quote #gratitude52journal #Regrann

Jennifer's #gratitudejournal entry for Courage. ❤❤❤ @Regrann from @nellie1rene - #gratitude52community #g52prompt45 "Courage" #navymom #proudofmysailor #Regrann #Gratitude52Journal

So love this, Shelly. Thank you for sharing. ❤ @Regrann from @artsycrafty7 - "Future" is such a hopeful word - maybe a year from now I will look back & see some significant progress in two of my goals: gaining new drawing skills, & progressing in riding skills. When I'm tempted to get discouraged from lack of time & talent, I need to remember what I often tell my kiddos, "Anything worth having is worth working for." Also, Proverbs 16:3! 🐴🎨🗓 #clearstamps #horseart #gratitude52journal #g52prompt44 #gratitude52community @gratitude52community #Regrann

I love this page by Jennifer for our Laughter prompt! Happy Thanksgiving, all. 😊 @Regrann from @nellie1rene - #gratitude52community #g52prompt40 "Laughter!"
LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE!! #Regrann #happythanksgivingyall #gratitudejournal #graceandgratitude

Our #gratitudejournal prompt for this week is to record your thankfulness for this holiday. ❤ #g52listofprompts #g52prompt46 #artjournaling #artjournalprompts #thankfulness

Thank you for sharing your Courage page, Barb. ❤ @Regrann from @scrappermamo - #gratitude52journal #gratitude52community #g52prompt45 Thankful for the source of my courage. #Regrann

Thank you for sharing, Sophie. 🙏 ❤ @Regrann from @sophiethurlow - My latest gratitude journal page for the prompt - Your Salvation Story. This is where my journey started, in a beautiful church in North Somerset where I worshiped with my family every Sunday at 9.30. #gratitude52journal #g52prompt39 #worship #church #journal #lifeofanartist #salvationstory #wraxall #northsomerset #wraxallchurch #watercolour #churchyard #Regrann

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It never goes unnoticed. "Let us not become weary in doing good, for we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." #illustratedjournal #jennyssundaysketchbook

Growing my t-shirt collection.🌲 🐻🌲 #smokeythebear

Sunny, happy space.

One of my earliest memories is me helping my dad, a contractor, pave cement blocks. I think I was 5. I probably wasn't much help then, but he let me work alongside him in the hot summer sun. I enjoyed it. My father has always been a hard worker. I think it's because of his influence that I enjoy challenges and "digging deep". But lately I've been finding that I've been working myself ragged. I've had no off switch, no time to rest. And then I read this verse. Bearing fruit for His kingdom is far more important than being busy. It still involves work, but rest and replenishment as well. So I painted this bear as a reminder of that for myself. Brutus the Bear wishes you a restful and productive week too.❤ #jennyssundaysketchbook #illustratedjournal #illustratedfaith #createeveryday

Weekend adventures.

Journal love. “Let’s end the notion that ideas have no value unless they turn into a business or have some other practical use. Save them all in a beautiful book like Leonardo did. You might want to give them away someday, perhaps to someone who needs an idea. Or your great-great-grandchildren might love knowing what a fascinating mind you had. Or your biographer might be very happy after you’re gone.”
― Barbara Sherr
Hope you make some time for creating today. ❤️

My sister @StephMSilvers got tix to @roadshowpbs in Pennsylvania today. We brought along a few things that belonged to our ancestors, including a few tin photos and this journal from the 1800's. That's our great great grandfather, William, on the right, a Captain, along with his brother, Lewis, on the left. They look pretty bad@$$ together. You can also see in the top left of the ledger that it says, "Lewis Crothers, his book, 1852." The artjournaler and archivist in me swooned all day today. 😍 Thanks for a wonderful day, Roadshow and Stephie! #antiquesroadshow #journalingforever #lewiscrothersjournalpages

My grandfather, home from his time in the Navy. He served as a bombadier in WW2. He never talked about his time in the service, but I believe "those who know don't talk; those who talk don't know" applied to him. He was sharp as a tack, gentle, joyful, wise, generous, and incredibly funny. I miss him and can't wait to see him again. #happymemorialday
For whom are you thankful today?

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