Counting My Blessings: 427 to 447

“Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” (Psalm 103:1-2)

A Gift Straight, Curve, Turn

427. Running on the straight road beside the park.
428. The triplets’ smiles.
429. Watching vehicles turn, while standing at the corner of the road with my sons.

3 Gifts in Light

430. The red glow of the morning son through my kitchen window.
431. The glare from the TV as my husband and I watch Masterchef Australia.
432. The indicator on a mosquito repellant.

3 Gifts Old

433. A cushion my husband bought me when I was pregnant.
434. An old tattered apron, now cut up into rags.
435. An old oven, passed on to me by a loving grandparent.

3 Gifts Moving

436. The wheels on our clothes stand.
437. My husband’s fingers as he plays the guitar.
438. Lips moving in praise at our prayer group meeting.

3 Gifts Fragile

439. A souvenier from Malaysia, gifted by a dear family.
440. Our good china.
441. Our 2 remaining large water glasses.

A Gift Cut, Sewn, Buttoned

442. The sons’ hair.
443. A darned sleeve.
444. The kids’ pants.

3 Gifts New

445. New stationary for the kids to give away at an orphanage.
446. A new healthy smoothie recipe.
447. A new wake-up time for me!

Are you in the habit of counting your blessings? I mean, literally counting them 1, 2, 3… Would you consider joining me on this journey? Would you dare to live fully, right where you are?

2 thoughts on “Counting My Blessings: 427 to 447”

  1. What an absolutely lovely family, Sheena!! Triplets –> What a blessing! What a beautifully busy life:)

    Enjoyed reading your gifts. God is so good! I “liked” your Facebook page and followed your blog via email. Looking to reading more.

    Have a wonderful day.

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