One Thousand Gifts

1. the wind through the open window
2. the music from “a holy experience” website
3. the bird in the grass
4. bees in white flowers
5. time worshipping God with Luan
6. a banquet of grace shared with friends new and old
7. welcoming home arms from all three guys
8. God shutting my mouth before it was too late
9. Worship service sent directly to Chris’ heart
10. Ron spent time ironing shirts I had let pile up
11. Conversation that went deeper than the to do list that was done
12. A full pantry and freezer
13. Children who listen for God and freely share what they hear
14. Days being not what was expected but hardly what was planned
15. Preparations from the Lord
16. the white bucket with yellow handle. the only one in a sea of gray.
17. everything coming together for the FriendshipFest in such a God way
18. Air show.
19. the gentleman at lunch who shared his apple pie with the boys
20. the sun was up when I woke
21. time with friends over coffee
22. lime in mud really does help trucks get out
23. coming home to open arms and coffee
24. counting blessings
25. time to think and refocus
26. hard conflicted days
27. books to get lost in
28. classes which make me giddy
29. moving forward differently
30. day trips
31. seeing beauty through a teen’s eyes
32. little reminders that we’re loved
33. open windows in November
34. finishing a quilt
35. a class where I fit
36. family bike rides
37. laughter
38. day date with hubby
39. books written by authors who point you to God
40. friends who willingly fill you up with unconditional love
41. time with family getting along
42. memories which are mine to choose
43. home
44. the feeling of pettyness that shakes me out of my selfishness
45. music and voice coming from teens room
46. the expanse of golden fields
47. morning snow
48. unexpected time with mom and dad
49. women willing to give of their time, talents, and selves
50. being able to comfort as I have been comforted
51. a normal day when needed
52. 12:30 everyday when the Christmas lights twinkle on
53. a husband who bears with me when I become a bear
54. email, phone, face to face conversation
55. music coming from my teen’s room
56. my christmas tree at 12:30 each afternoon
57. friends who go with the flow
58. puppy dog puppet voices
59. people who will step in to help
60. presents being accomplished
61. curriculum found cheaply
62. presents for stockings located
63. crochet patterns turning out well
64. friends who will pray
65. books which write my heart
66. unexpected encounters while out in the crowds
67. a new recipe to die for
68. new library close by
69. child restricted which means I get time with him
70. repeat crochet pattern
71. joy shared with friends
72. fresh air from windows open on Christmas Eve Eve (for a little while anyway)
73. eggrolls and tamales
74. Nattie’s pumpkin cream cheese recipe
75. being able to have tamales for Christmas Eve dinner for hubby
76. Rockband with the family