Writing in Snow

Friday Poem and Gratitude List

Istiqlál (Independence), 3 Ayyám-i-Há (The Days of Há) 176 B.E. Friday, February 28, 2020

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On the third day of Ay y am-i-Ha,
gray clouds hid the sky's blue beauty,
but didn't prevent the sun from shining:
I can't let tests and difficulties
prevent me from proclaiming
the joyful news of Baha'u;llah.

Gratitude List for 3 Ayyám-i-Há

Today I am thankful ...
          ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn today.
          ...for fresh brewed coffee on this cloudy winter morning.
          ...that my SSI check hit the bank today .
          ...for the cinnamon roll I had to go with my coffee this morning.
          ...that I was able to pay the Internet bill today.
          ...for the Starbucks berry trio parfait to go with my breakfast.
          ...that I have 509 points in my Survey Junkie account.
          ...for the chief salad I had for lunch.
          ...that I was able to schedule my rise for Sunday, March 1 for the 10:00 AM services at the Baha'i Center. 7035 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89117 pick up from home 9:03-9:33 pick up from center 11:42-12:12