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Grace Gratitude and Rainbows

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Real Estate Agent with John L Scott Market Center 700512026

~Divine intervention at play. 

~Allowing gratitude to be the start of your day invites more grace. 

~Writing it down daily in a gratitude journal, solidifies it and reminds you of how lucky you are. 

~"Unmerited demonstration of God's love" according to theologians. 

~Oprah Winfrey was reminded by one of her greatest mentors, Maya Angelou, to be thankful when presented with a difficult time...."because God put a rainbow in every cloud. Say thank you even though you can't see the rainbow. It's already there". 

Rainbow in Eleuthera The Bahamas photo by: Gayle Rich-Boxman 2018~Every time I see a rainbow I am absolutely delighted! It's as if God is tapping me on the shoulder and saying, Look skyward! There is beauty all around you!I am forever grateful for each one that presents itself to me. I remember my first rainbow, in high school. Then, my second that ended in the street in a small coastal town in Oregon, soon after I'd moved here. Each time, I do feel that God is very close. 

 

And each time I am most grateful for that divine moment that I am graced with. 

Rainbow over the Spillway on Fishhawk Lake-photo by: Gayle Rich-Boxman

Go find your grace and your rainbows. When you look for them, more  will come to you! 

 

 

Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Excellent choice for Kathy's weekly favorites.

Rainbows are so magical and you can't help but smile seeing them.

Nov 18, 2018 06:26 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate,

I'm so glad that Kathy Streib featured your post in her "Ah-ha" moments for the week as I missed this one. I will always look at rainbows a little differently and probably drink in their beauty a little longer! Thank you..wonderful post.

Nov 18, 2018 12:39 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Lottie Kendall when we look for good things, we find them! 

Mike Cooper you get it! A divine promise....love that.

Grant Schneider it pays off in spades and brings more into your life.

Sharon Tara I've always thought of them that way, too. (Love your new photo).

Dorie Dillard CRS GRI ABR being a rainbow yourself, I'm sure you create beauty in your world all of the time! 

Nov 18, 2018 02:25 PM
Sharon Tara

Thank you!

Nov 18, 2018 02:46 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

What a wonderful, thoughtful post Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate . It really makes you think about your life and being on the watch for the things that DO make you grateful and realizing that...rainbows and otherwise.

I especially liked your parting comment - Go find your grace and your rainbows. When you look for them, more  will come to you!

Jeff

Nov 18, 2018 08:23 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I love rainbows as well! And I love the thought that every cloud has a rainbow inside. Thank you for your post!

Nov 19, 2018 04:28 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Love this post.  Thanks to Kathy for sharing it :) 

Nov 20, 2018 10:21 AM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Gayle, "Divine intervention at play" . Yes such a joyous way to look at rainbows. Your photos are wonderful to go with your sentiments.

 I remember when I was having doubts about going into real estate while taking our licensing classes, and one evening before entering the school building a rainbow was visible and seemed to end on the roof just over our class room.  

Nov 20, 2018 06:04 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Jeff Dowler, CRS such a great bud you are! Thank you for your comments. You are soulful that's for sure and you don't waste rainbows.

Kat Palmiotti Maya sure knew what to say to make us all look at things differently.

Jan Green thank you so much for taking the time to pop by and comment! Yup, we gotta love our Kathy Streib!

Gloria Todor now that's what I'm talkin' about! What a great story. Thank you....and glad that the rainbow was fortuitous.

 

Nov 20, 2018 06:09 PM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Some say laughter is the best medicine. Some of us believe that laughter is darn good medicine - but gratitude is the BEST medicine.

Nov 20, 2018 08:11 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Marte Cliff beautifully put! I second that. While, of course not taking anything away from laughter which I never get enough of! 

Nov 20, 2018 08:23 PM
Robert Hicks
United Country River City Realty - Savannah, TN

Thanks for taking time to share.. Love it..  It is the season for laughter and gratitude. Peace to you all..

Nov 21, 2018 03:33 AM
M.C. Dwyer
Melody Russell Team at eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Felton, CA
MC Dwyer-Santa Cruz Mountains Property Specialist

I'm so glad this post got featured: your photos are spectacular, and it's the perfect sentiment for this time of year.    Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 21, 2018 05:49 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Robert Hicks dear and honest sentiments, thank you. 

M.C. Dwyer ahhhh, to be enjoyed, passed on and grateful for all of us. Thank you for your appreciation! Happy Thanksgiving in all of its meanings.

Nov 21, 2018 06:29 PM
M.C. Dwyer
Melody Russell Team at eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Felton, CA
MC Dwyer-Santa Cruz Mountains Property Specialist

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate I think I will reblog this - with gratitude this Thanksgiving and wishing you the best holiday!

Nov 22, 2018 10:14 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Gayle! Just popping by to say that I hope you & yours had a wonderful Thanksgiving today at Fishhawk Lake! 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 22, 2018 09:41 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Debe Maxwell, CRS ahhhhh, it was truly wonderful. Thank you, sweet lady for your hope and your joy! 

Nov 23, 2018 05:43 PM
Elisa Uribe Realtor #01427070
Golden Gate Sotheby's International - Berkeley, CA
Opening the Doors to California Homes -East Bay

Hi Gayle! Always been thankful for everything this past year, and looking forward to more blessings next year! Happy Holidays to you!

Dec 12, 2018 01:29 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

It's been a good year all 'round, Elisa Uribe Realtor #01427070! I am deeply grateful for everything that I experienced, had joy in and learned from. Glad you are thankful! Best way to be. 

Dec 12, 2018 07:36 PM
Elisa Uribe Realtor #01427070

Hi Gayle, thanks so much for stopping by. Best way to be indeed!

Dec 13, 2018 11:47 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Gayle! I just wanted to stop by and with you the merriest of Christmases again! I hope your 2019 is simply spectacular as well!

 

Merry Christmas!

Dec 25, 2018 06:36 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Blessings to you, Debe Maxwell, CRS a large heart you have!! 

Dec 30, 2018 04:14 PM