This is so true. I have been amazed at how wonderful that sound is as it permeated the through the whole school during play times this week. I have missed that infectious sound that brings with it so much joy and happiness. I guess that old adage is true; “Absence does make the heart grow fonder.” This week my prayer is one of gratitude. 

A Prayer of Gratitude 

Stretch your arms high and wide above your head.

Thank you, God, for the gift of another day. 

Hold arms out from your sides. Gesture to the left and to the right with your arms stretching outward.

God bless the people all over the world. 

Stretch your arms out straight in front of you, slightly apart, palms up. God, I give you all I am and all I have. 

Pull your hands close together and cup them as a container. I open myself to receive the gift you have waiting for me in this new day. 

Bend over, reach down, and touch the floor, or the ground. I touch this planet, Earth, with reverence and gratitude. 

Stand up, cross hands over your heart, and bow.

God, may I be united with you throughout this day. I am aware of your love strengthening me and shining through me.

Amen

Prayer retrieved and adapted from

https://www.sosj.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/003755_fede.pdf

Treasure the little things and count your blessings.