And Abraham Went Out . . .

Fortitude (and continuing 1000 Gifts)

We quickly reviewed Faith, Hope, Charity, Prudence, and Justice at the breakfast table this morning. And moving move onto the virtue of Fortitude.

"Fortitude is the moral virtue that ensures firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good. It strengthens the resolve to resist temptations and to overcome obstacles in the moral life. The virtue of fortitude enables one to conquer fear, even fear of death, and to face trials and persecutions. It disposes one even to renounce and sacrifice his life in defense of a just cause."

So many, many gifts. Many I haven't spoken of in months past. May we never stop counting our blessings.

#58 a good night's rest
#59 a sharp view of a beautiful bird on the deck, right out the kitchen window
#60 the "happy place" feel of our kitchen and dining room, bright, light, sunny
#61 our constant panorama view
#62 surprise find of a butcher block (an answer to a "thinking prayer")
#63 caring friends and neighbors
#64 tears of beauty
#65 Baraboo Fire Department: our tax dollars wonderfully at work; a feeling of safety (not a scary story here  but fun one)
#66 personal project with purpose
#67 an excellent moving day (so much so that a home cooked meal unexpectedly happened)

The First Supper

Joking around at breakfast this morning. 

Verse of Fortitude:

"The Lord is my strength and my song." Psalm 118:14