day 38: "i am thankful for.........QUIET!"

this morning when i went outside....the first thing i noticed?....quiet.  no sounds....  and it stood out.  in my neighborhood, there is usually a plethora of sounds coming from every direction.  here is a list of some of the noises....

1.  dogs barking.... (in EVERY direction)
2.  goat maaaaaing....
3.  horses neighing...
4.  roosters cockadoodledoing....
5.  birds chirping...
6.  chickens clucking...
7.  turkeys (doing what they do...)
8.  geese (sounding like they are dieing sound...)
9.  people target practicing...(ALL the time)
10. crickets chirping...
11. jets engines flying...
12. cars 'booming'
13. go-carts
14. teenagers partying
15. and of course, as of late....roofing hammer!

(and we live in the 'country'!!)

i hear these sounds everyday, all day....some days are louder than others of course.  we make fun of it!  we tell our dog casey, who is the only dog on the street that doesn't bark, "are you going to join in "the neighborhood chorus"?

that is why, this morning, i'm relishing in the quietness...because, actually, as i type...it is over.  my peaceful morning as come to pass.  i hear my husband on the roof tearing off shingles.  God, give me strength to get my aching body up there to help!

enjoy the quiet folks....because it never lasts :)


.....so, what are you especially thankful for today?!