*** I know it has been awhile since I have posted my gratitude list... this list is from May until October. My excuse is that many of these gifts had to do with pregnancy so I didnt want to post them prematurely. Then I got out of the habit of not writing them, but posting them. I have actually had 1000 for a couple months now.
This journey of documenting my gifts from Him has truly changed my perspective on His grace, His timing, His way.
If you have not yet read "One Thousand Gifts", I do highly suggest it. Take your time with it. It is not a fast read- it requires you to soak up the words, the concepts.
871- boys in matching pj's
872- Hunter's big smile from under his hoodie
873- a big wave good bye
874- sunlight streaming through closed blinds
875- reading outside
876- amazing music
877- time with friends when we learn more about Him
878- 9 hour shopping trip with mom...
879- ...and that Chad was able to keep the boys
880- cross stitch on the wall
881- 9 days off
882- Bible pages covered in notes
883- okra seeds sprouting up
884- change in wind brings smell of honeysuckles
885- first firefly of the year
886- pink sunset over ocean
887- "Spiderman" bridge
888- seeing Zach and his family over vacation
889- the whole "A" family togehter
890- beach volleyball with sand spurs
891- $10 boogie board
892- adult night on the ocean
893- Molly found
894- Chad able to come to beach for a day
895- good food...
896- ... no weight gain
897- little boys and sun kissed backs
898- plus sign on a test
899- my bed
900- Shepherd's hum as he plays cars in the hallway
901- double paned windows
902- Ashton singing in his school program
903- watching a rainbow grow
904- tons of rain
905- long talks with friends
906- both brothers starting new jobs soon
907- curls around his ears
908- last day of school
909- thunder cracking
910- boys singing to Christian radio
911- holding a newborn
912- a new niece
913- sickness that confirms
914- memory verse randomly quoted by a 2 year old
915- Cow Appreciation Day
916- reaching 12 weeks
917- Shep feeling better
918- morning playdate that goes into the mid afternoon
919- homeschooling days
920- Zach and Anna back to the east coast!
921- Nolan's new dog
922- mouthful of blueberries
923- and 4 year old hands to pick them
924- first family vacation
925- joy faces on a ferris wheel
926- feeling sooo much better
927- paint and me
928- father in law's chicken
929- new worship in leader in contemp service
930- growth from contemp service
931- successful VBS week
932- a full van
933- Black's bar b que
934- perfectly fluffy homemade chicken and dumplings
935- little boy's words that make me laugh
936- iris's still in bloom
937- heavy rain that brings Chad home early
938- feeling first flutters
939- a bunch of leftovers
940- Grandpa Gordie's voice
941- a kiss on the cheek good bye
942- family all around
943- knowing this is not our home
944- new tires, that I almost didnt get, in huge rainstorm
945- no hydroplaning
946- Molly's paw healing fast
947- Hunter almost master tying shoe
948- one on one time homeschooling requires
949- put potty seat up for good!
950- new perfect little boy!
951- friends who celebrate baby boy announcement
952- gifts of blue from family
953- baby movements
954- movie night with the boys
955- a dinner they all eat
956- hot Friday fire
957- 3 little helpers
958- Ashton's intensity on the field...
959-... and Hunter's defense
960- 21 gun salute
961- military funeral
962- a funeral ceremony where joy is found
963- boys in shinguards
964- September sun burns
965- cooler mornings
966- baby quilts
967- Wintergreen Tums
968- Hunter's reading really taking off
969- Shep in floor with puzzles
970- Ashton keeping score of every game
971- Hunter rubbing my back during church
972- bold, bright red leaves
973- mum and pansies
974- shopping by myself
975- crisp fall mornings
976- feeling him getting bigger
977- belly movement
978- cat nap under October blue sky
979- Hunter resting his arm on my shoulder while he reads to me
980- mums in full bloom
981- Shepherd's smile that lights up a room
982- backyard football with Mantis
983- the perfect jeans for my skinny Ashton
984- a free tea a day
985- growing church service
986- purplish clouds drifting by
987- growing baby
988- fall weather... kind of
989- looking outside to see leaves everywhere
990- the little ones who need me
991- highlights
992- professional haircuts for boys paid for by mom
993- falling asleep on the couch
994- gas logs on for the first time in 8 months
995- reminders of His grace
996- almost every day is a slow morning
997- homeschool in pajamas
998- huge bagful of candy
999- all of their birthdays
1000- chosen daughter of the Most High
What now? I have reached 1000 gifts. For me, this doesnt end. I will probably still post them sometimes... without the numbers. This is more than just being thankful. It is being intentional on seeing Him whether it is an easy day or a hard day. He is always there. He is always faithful.
Awesome list! I've so enjoyed that you have shared all 1000 gifts with us. I think I tipped 100 but stalled...I shall keep going! Miss you!
ReplyDeleteI was just listening to some guy on Christian radio the other day that was emphasizing the importance of passing on a piece of yourself to future generations through writing - you have certainly done this....words and pictures pointing to Him have allowed your blog follwers to experience the joy in your journey....I thank you for that! I, too, fully understand that.....
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Great list. So many of them resound with me; particularly "a dinner they all eat" !! I love that now we're around to share some of these memories with you guys. I know that the list will have to keep going, when your next sweet baby boy arrives.
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