1000 Gifts

Every week, I share on the blog all the good things (and bad) I am grateful to God for.  If you’d like to know more, check out these blog posts on why I do it and how to get started.  Care to join me on this journey of intentional thanksgiving?

1176. A recipe for homemade bubbles.

1177. 3 boys + 1 huge blanket = loads of fun!

1178. Playing peek-a-boo with the boys – their reaction is hilarious even after 5 years.

1179. The first day of the last year of kindergarten {bittersweet}.

1180. Actually missing the boys when they’re away at school.

1181. Having the courage to voice my opinion – not just once, but twice.

1182. A hard-working husband.

1183. Sitting with the boys in kids’ church.

1184. “When you head towards God, you’re heading in the right direction.” – Rev. Johnson V.

1185. Judah thanking a friend for opening the car door for him. {It always melts this mama’s heart when one of the boys thank someone without being prompted}

1186. Hanging out with friends after church.

1187. Scribbling down an outline for the week.

1189. Jason recounting what he learnt in kids’ church.

1190. Coloring with the kids.

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?

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Every week, I share on the blog all the good things (and bad) I am grateful to God for.  If you’d like to know more, check out these blog posts on why I do it and how to get started.  Care to join me on this journey of intentional thanksgiving?

1161. Creating a weekly master plan – saves my sanity.

1162. Hurriedly working on the goals I made way back in April.

1163. Playing jigsaw puzzles on the floor with the kids.

1164. Missing a dear friend I haven’t met in 5 years.

1165. Sincere prayers for a child struggling to hold on.

1166. The way Jon climbs onto my lap every time I sit down to play.

1167. Little boys’ giggles.

1168. Getting soaked in the rain.

1169. Love notes from my husband (love that man!).

1170. Finding a parking spot on Brigade Road.

1171. The kids get a familiar teacher for the new school year.

1172. Witnessing baptisms – always a blessing.

1173. The kids excited about blowing bubbles.

1174. Experiencing God’s presence in church – may I never take it for granted!

1175. The last day of summer vacation {bittersweet}.

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?

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Every week, I share on the blog all the good things (and bad) I am grateful to God for.  If you’d like to know more, check out these blog posts on why I do it and how to get started.  Care to join me on this journey of intentional thanksgiving?

1146. A good response to this post.

1147. Watching Jesus: He Lived Among Us with the kids.

1148. Jon asking me what “heart of the matter” meant! I had no idea how to explain it to him!

1149. Getting acquainted with a neighbor.

1150. Heavy rains.

1151. Positive feedback.

1152. Finding balance, streamlining my days.

1153. Disappointments – hard eucharisteo.

1154. Power naps – a productivity tool!

1155. An (almost) empty email inbox.

1156. Evernote.

1157. The kids’ excitement when they discovered an old toy train.

1158. The opportunity to encourage a friend’s faith.

1159. Witnessing the baptism of a sweet family.

1160. Chinese food.

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?

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Every week, I share on the blog all the good things (and bad) I am grateful to God for.  If you’d like to know more, check out these blog posts on why I do it and how to get started.  Care to join me on this journey of intentional thanksgiving?

1128. A fresh coat of paint – makes our home seem {almost} brand new.

1129. Sons who cooperate {most of the time}.

1130. My mother’s eagerness to help around the home.

1131. Prayers for a newly wedded couple.

1132. Fun and laughter with friends.

1133. The way the sons skip around when they’re happy.

1134. Things getting worse before they get better.

1135. Setting our home in order.

1136. Sore muscles.

1137. A discussion of “The Purpose Driven Life”.

1138. Grocery shopping – just my husband and I.

1139. An empty house for just a few hours.

1140. My first food processor.

1141. The end of a crazy busy week!

1142. A chicken recipe handed down 3 generations.

1143. Time to blog.

1144. Lessons from the life of Daniel.

1145. A commitment to excel.

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?

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Every week, I share on the blog all the good things (and bad) I am grateful to God for.  If you’d like to know more, check out these blog posts on why I do it and how to get started.  Care to join me on this journey of intentional thanksgiving?

1113. Work!

1114. A laptop charger that works when positioned just right.

1115. Getting acquainted with Twitter.

1116. A fun day out with friends.

1117. Being real, sharing struggles, offering hope…

1118. Cooking jeera rice for 20+ people that was actually edible!

1119. Fun and fellowship at our prayer group’s potluck dinner.

1120. An upcoming study of The Purpose Driven Life.

1121. Making do without running water (2 days and counting!)

1122. A strong husband.

1123. Outlining a homemaking schedule that might just work.

1124. Productivity apps.

1125. Pizza!

1126. Figuring out my strengths and weaknesses.

1127. Earning an income after 5 years… Heart overflowing with thanks!

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?

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Every week, I share on the blog all the good things (and bad) I am grateful to God for.  If you’d like to know more, check out these blog posts on why I do it and how to get started.  Care to join me on this journey of intentional thanksgiving?

1082. Sons sharing and not fighting over different colored chalks.

1083. The boys running and somersaulting onto the couch.

1084. The concept of meal planning.

1085. The family at home on a weekday.

1086. God’s protection over me and the kids when my husband was away.

1087. Journey mercies.

1088. Watching our church service online.

1089. Story time with the kids.

1090. Purging and organizing toys with the boys.

1092. Electricity – I’ll definitely miss it during our vacation next week!

1093. An idea for a new blog series (or two).

1094. Insights from the book of Revelation.

1095. The thought of how glorious heaven will be.

1096. Physical strength to keep me going.

1097. Scheduled downtime during my day.

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?

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Every week, I share on the blog all the good things (and bad) I am grateful to God for.  If you’d like to know more, you can read these blog posts on why I do it and how to get started.  Care to join me on this journey of intentional thanksgiving?

1067. A promotion.

1068. A new opportunity.

1069. Three boys down with a mild fever.

1070. God’s strength in my weakness.

1071. Peace of mind.

1072. A husband who keeps me from stressing myself out.

1073. Blogging tips from seasoned bloggers.

1074. Getting things done early.

1075. Winning a copy of Clean Enough from Grace-Full Intentions.

1076. A productive day, even if I didn’t get everything on my to-do list done!

1077. Deep cleaning our home – a little each day.

1078. Knowledge sharing.

1079. Kids in bed by 7:30!

1080. Watching 2/3rd of our sons performing onstage.

1081. Changes I’m unsure about, but thankful for.

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?

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Every week, I share on the blog all the good things (and bad) I am grateful to God for.  If you’d like to know more, you can read these blog posts on why I do it and how to get started.  Care to join me on this journey of intentional thanksgiving?

1052. Jason and Judah holding hands in their sleep.

1053. This conversation:

Me: Jon, what’s taking you so long to get dressed?
Jon: My hand is taking sooo… long, Mama!

1054. Jason and Judah spinning round and round…

1055. My husband spinning round and round with Judah.

1056. Jason making his helicopter’s propellers work with just a rubber band.

1057. Enjoying the moonlight and a cool night breeze with hubby dearest.

1058. A husband who takes over the night shift at home.

1059. The Good Friday tableau at church.

1060. People flocking to church – first time visitors.

1061. Hundreds giving their lives to Christ.

1062. Being able to tell the Lord, “Here I am”.

1063. The fact that we serve a risen Lord.

1064. Light rain after a sweltering hot day.

1065. My husband’s expressions as he listens to 10,000 Reasons.

1066. A great start to a new week/new month.

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?

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Every week, I share on the blog all the good things (and bad) I am grateful to God for.  If you’d like to know more, you can read these blog posts on why I do it and how to get started.  Care to join me on this journey of intentional thanksgiving?

1037. Jason saying, “Mama, look! A princess like u..” Sure makes a gal feel special :).

1038. The boys singing in chorus.

1039. The havoc they’re wrecking at home with a bunch of old drum sticks.

1040. Boys happy to learn something new even after their assessments are over.

1041. The way Jon always watches out for Jason.

1042. Heeding to Gods prompting even when I don’t want to. (Oh, so difficult!)

1043. 4 generations praying for a special person.

1044. Healing and recovery.

1045. Meeting someone new in church and connecting with them.

1046. Judah glued to his seat, watching the musicians practice at church.

1047. The boys learning to share and play with other kids.

1048. Laughing out loud.

1049. A bike ride with my husband beside a lake.

1050. Friends.

1051. Finding out that the week long meetings at church were being webcast live… Totally made my day!!!

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?

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