One Thousand Gifts…on 2012…
Growing up, New Years Day was a big deal in our family. We made a big meal, finished our family puzzle that we started on …
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One Thousand Gifts…on Christmas…
Christmas time is one of those natural times to think about being thankful, but this year, I found myself moving so fast that I didn’t …
One Thousand Gifts…on God’s timing…
Timing. Without it, you get burnt cookies, missed flights, and overdue assignments. If your recipe says beat the eggs for 2 minutes, and you beat …
One Thousand Gifts…on Jesus…
We have been working through the book of Luke in my Wednesday morning Bible study and I truly consider it a gift as we have …
One Thousand Gifts…on never reaching the bottom…
#211: Impromptu projects turning into a giant wooden giraffe stuck in the backyard #212: Remote controlled lighted trees in the backyard #213: Laughter…always thankful for …
One Thousand Gifts…it’s all about perspective
#199: Perspective…an offer on our house that falls through gives us more time to breathe through the holidays #200: Perspective…without change, there is no room …
One Thousand Gifts…giving thanks for my kiddos…
#185: Crumbs under the dining room table #186: Mickey Mouse stickers on the kitchen door #187: Overflowing laundry baskets #188: Sleeping on 1/2 of a …
One Thousand Gifts…giving thanks on broken clavicle days…
One of the things that Ann Vosberg talks about in her book 1000 Gifts is giving thanks even when things are tough. To see the …
One Thousand Gifts…the fortitude I need for tough days…
Today, I felt as if I was praying a lot of thanks into my kid’s lives. Thankfulness for school, safety, friends, creativity, blankies, God’s love…and …
One Thousand Gifts: A Bucket of Walnuts
We have a mammoth walnut tree in our backyard. I am talking huge. The branches stretch over most of the yard, and in the fall …
