There is a lot happening in the world. Confusion. Chaos. Fear. Anger.
In the middle of this mess, my heart finds one place to be calm.
One place to have peace, one place to have all striving cease.
This doesn't look like the angry rhetoric of this world - but the work of His hands and His feet.
This is more than simply counting gifts - this is being the gift someone else counts by being a reflection of Christ.
Christian was always a mocking term - "little Christs", yet this is exactly what we are called to be.
Find hope in Him, count His wonderful gifts of Grace, Praise Him. Count it all joy. Count all joy, Count Joy!
There is one passage that has been on my heart throughout all of this - it is John 1:1 - 18
1 In the beginning the Word already existed.
The Word was with God,
and the Word was God.
2 He existed in the beginning with God.
3 God created everything through him,
and nothing was created except through him.
4 The Word gave life to everything that was created,
and his life brought light to everyone.
5 The light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness can never extinguish it.
6 God sent a man, John the Baptist, 7 to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony. 8 John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light. 9 The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
10 He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him. 11 He came to his own people, and even they rejected him. 12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. 13 They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.
14 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness.And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.
15 John testified about him when he shouted to the crowds, “This is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘Someone is coming after me who is far greater than I am, for he existed long before me.’”
16 From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. 17 For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us.
#1000gifts - all the ways that Jesus has revealed Himself and His Father, God, to me.....
1 – Drason, my husband, I am so blessed by this man and his
love for me.
2 – Drason has a job
3 – Drason gets to work some OT to help pay for stuff – what
a blessing!
4 – Good cars to drive #blessingindisguise last month
5 – Lauren Slevin blest to have her as a friend
6 – She listens to me
7 – She challenges me
8 – She encourages me with her strength
9 – She teaches me
useful skills #Godownsthecattle
10 – She chose me – what a blessing
11 – Carla Kiernan #wisdomcallsfromthegates blessed to know
her
12 – she mentors me gently
13 – she prays for me
14 - she loves by
doing
15 – her hands are always giving and always full
16 – my cat purrs like crazy and makes me happy
17 – blessed to be a mom of three boys – I love them so
18 – thankful for their health
19 – thankful for their minds and intellect
20 – thankful for their spiritual growth – always praying
for more.
21 – thankful for wisdom to guide them
22 – thankful for tender hearts
23 – thankful for accepting correction
24 – thankful for revelation in their lives
25 through 29 – thankful for good friends for Mac – Nate
Emory, Frankie Slagle, Jake Reveal, Gerard and Leland #Frankieislegit
#somethingaboutmilkshakes
30 through 34 – thankful for good friends for Marshal – Nate
and Caleb Emory, Levi Shepler, Gerard and Leland
35 through 39 – thankful for good friends for Mason – Emory
Slevin, Gerard and Leland, Teddi Bently, Mary Kiernan
40 – Blessed to be surrounded by Godly women
41 – Melia Delong – always smiling – challenges me to smile
more
42 – Leah Myers – dedication and a level head
43 – Jennifer Krumel – faithfulness and a gentle spirit
44 – Jackie Chico – adorned in wisdom, her children call her
blessed
45 – Cherie Reveal – genuine faith and perseverance, she
inspires me to be more #momofallboys
46 – Keri Sanders – clothed in humility and strength, love
her spirit
47 – Sarah Shipley – willing spirit and full of grace
48 – Thankful for our family #lovedusthelongest
49 – thankful for our new home
50 – carpet in the basement
51 – a good window that doesn’t rattle
52 – wood burner keeping us warm
53 – Marshal knowing how to build a fire
54 – Marshal making Dinner
55 – Cheryl Lucas tutoring my kid right now! #dedication
56 – Marshal doing laundry
57 – kids helping me #Godownsthecattle
58 – Mason tender hearted
59 – Mason singing while sweeping
60 – Mason his own style
61 – Macguines strength
62 – Mac’s maturity
63 – Mac’s reading the Bible
64 – Words written on his heart
65 – Mac cleans the kitchen
66 – Mac creativity
67 – Mason plays the cello
68 – Marshal plays piano, drums, trombone #bandgeekforlife
69 – Erika, Marshal’s favorite girl =)
70 – Erika’s sweet spirit
71 – Erika’s family #raisingherright
72 - Sun shine on a
cold day
73 – My Friend Diana Andrews and her kindness-
#momofallboys #artistIadmire
74 – Jake Conkle’s dedication and a servants heart
#hesnotthejanitor
75 – Craig and Tony – they jump right in and do things I
can’t do.
76 – 3x5 note card of Bible verses
77 – great picture of my kids #theylookhappy
78 – clean house for Thanksgiving
79 – bounty of food
80 – the furnace still works
81 – the windows still work
82 – clean laundry
83 – grace from others
84 – grace for others, God is still working on me
85 – flowers from my husband
86 – health of my husband
87 – bounty from my husband
88 – provision and a plan from my husband
89 – pancakes and coffee with my husband
90 – dates with my husband
91 – healing 7 years strong
92 – peace for today
93 – hope for tomorrow
94 – prompting of the Spirit
95 – Grace
96 – Acceptance
97 – Jesus is Faithful
98 – Jesus is Friend
99 – Jesus is Lover
100 – I get to count gifts today #1000gifts
#myheartoverflows
101 – the cool crisp air of night
102 – the snow and how it glitters in the moonlight
103 – the cat who is still purring
104 – A sister who is spreading her wings
#sheisprayingbigthings
105 – A sister who is accomplishing her dreams
106 – A brother who has a job
107 – Sweet baby things
108 – Sweet niece things
109 – Friends who understand your path because they walk it
too
110 – peace makers
111 – an old friend re-found
112 – an old relationship restored
113 – an out of the blue bit of love from a friend
114 – pie at mom and dads
115 – gas for the car
116 – a warm house
117 – grandma’s picture on the wall
118 – remembering grandpa’s laught
119 – remembering his smile
120 – hearing his voice in my ear quoting a favorite poem
121 - accomplishing
much and planning ahead
122 – friends who want to hang out
123 - time away from
work
124 – friends who will pray for you
125 – humble and earnest effort
126 – $7.00 #Godknows
128 – Invitation to visit
129 – Always an invitation to visit #Godsopendoor
130 – Bible truth #thebestdefense
131 – friends with a big picture view
132 – willing to help with a tall ladder
133 – solving the puzzle in front of you
134 – 100% on the math quiz
135 – sharing your strawberry poptart
136 – strong sons to help you
137 – clean house
138 – five days off in a row
139 – sunny day
140 – the dog is quiet
141 – the kid did the chore right
142 – hot shower #callingmyname
143 – when the last minute falls into place
144 – when no weapon prospers
145 – when agents of peace abound
146 – when they do their school work
147 – quiet house
148 – studious boys
149 – college work while in high school
150 – puny jokes
151 – fun free food
152 – This giant building
153 – the painted walls
154 – the windows replaced
155 – the carpet
156 – the flooring
157 – a mom who sweeps the steps
158 – the mom that cleans the potty
159 – the mom that cleans the nursery
160 – the ones to take out the trash
161 – the ones who are already planning the next good
162 – the acts of service painted on the walls
163 – the radical giving #abovebeyond
164 – the joyful servant
165 – the one who knows that they do not labor in vain
166 – the one who sits quiet
167 – the one who thanks others
168 – the testimony of friendship
169 – the way it falls together #thisbeautifuldance
170 – an hour of quiet
171 – the answer to prayer
172 – the gentle leading #areyoulistening
173 – the revelation of situation
174 – the peace that passes understanding
175 – the joy of the Lord #joyinadversity
176 – the strengthening of the spirit
177 – coffee with Drason
178 – Marshal cooking dinner
179 – Dinner
180 – books on tape
181 – wise use of time
182 – sharing with a friend
183 – simple way to help others
184 – reorder picture looks great
185 – when we all work together
186 – finding what I need online
187 – Jesus who listens #cryofmyheart
188 – Jesus who understands
189 – Jesus healer
190 – Jesus intervention #Godsgotaplan
191 – friends who show up
192 – inventive ladders
193 – percussive maintenance
194 – forgiveness
195 – kid learning to hold on
196 – boys learning to be men
197 – green peppers
198 – finding what was lost #itwasthereallalong
199 – relief in the strangers voice
200 – blueberries
201 – thoughtful kid
202 – happy kid #content
203 – tomatoes and grapes #Godownsthecattle
204 - $1.75 #bepatientwithyourmomsheisforgetfulsometimes
205 – laughter over a book
206 – raised eyebrows
207 – singing silly #thisisthesongthatdoesntend
208 – loud coins
209 – singing in the living room
210 – impromptu fieldtrips
211 – generosity
212 – pride in their work
213 – goodnight mom
214 – that darn cat
215 – dinner with hubby #heletsmeventsometimes
216 – the excitement of a new challenge
217 – seeing how it could work
218 – pumpkin pie for dessert
219 – a kiss on the forehead
220 – a kiss #hestillmakesmeblush
221 – gentle guidance #loveisreallythebest
222 – finding hope
223 – encouraging words #yourenotafailure
224 – being whole in Christ
225 – being held in Christ
226 – being in Christ
227 – yes, I can be there #gracecovered
228 – Have a great day
229 – don’t forget the Gatorade
230 – finding an ok way
231 – a minute to think
232 – checking off the to do list
233 - more forgiveness
234 - even more forgiveness #sogladtoliveunderGrace
235 - the sincere apology of the humble
236 – getting to sleep in (at least a little)
237 – responsible kid
238 – willing kids
239 – when it works itself out #Godsbattlenotmmine
240 – mercy
241 – inspection going well
242 – having the tools needed
243 – knowing you have the right people
244 – when things go better than expected
245 – God using small to make big work #heknowsaguy
246 – laughing through it
247 – 10 minutes with your friend
248 – prime rib #noturkeythisyear
249 – laughing with my kid #makingeverydaymemories
250 – old timey car horn
251 – duck quacking
252 – harp playing
253 – disco music
254 – laughing silly and dancing
255 – kids cleaning the house
256 – kids moving pallets
257 – kids moving chairs
258 – kids moving more pallets
259 – getting the heater running
260 – being pleasantly surprised
261 – kid asking the right questions
262 – clean dishes
263 – folded laundry
264 – clean laundry
265 – purring cat on my lap again
266 – drinkable water
267 – being able to handle the small things
268 – spending time wisely
269 – knowing how to pray
270 – He hears my prayers
271 – He gives me peace
272 – Warmer outside #itwascolderinsidethebuilding
273 – fixing the alarm
274 – having the right key
275 – having the right tile
276 – two more months to prepare
277 – a welcome break
278 – a calm mind
279 – a thankful heart
280 – kids laughing in the halls
281 – getting to see their friends
282 - finding a way
to play
283 – he is smiling more
284 – detox for the soul
285 – identifying the problem
286 – a great sense of humor
287 – finding joy in the mundane
288 – enjoying the ride
289 – accomplishing much with little
290 – learning together #lovethishomeschoolthing
291 – Drason planning dinner
292 – giddy excitement
293 – kid loves pajamas #giftideas
294 – hubby stopping at Kroger #actsofservice
295 – being in agreement
296 – having a plan
297 – agreeing in the search #twolightenstheload
298 – quiet time #sanctuaryforthesoul
299 – making new habits #countingjoy #VitaminCforthesoul
#1000gifts
300 – Food for Thanksgiving
301 – helpful kid in the store
302 – finding spring water
303 – waiting for Drason
304 – watching Garfield
with the boys
305 – watching Charlie Brown with the boys
306 – figuring out the right tool
307 – kid gaining tools
308 – NPR in the car
309 – puny jokes #kidmakesmelaugh
310 – I’ve taken Leif off my census
311 – No pun in 10 did
312 – You can’t have your kayak and heat it too
313 – It was a play on words
314 - finding a way to help kid relax
315 - a clean kitchen with mopped floors
316 - a kid who dusts
317 – kid playing the piano
318 – hearing it from the driveway
319 – dinner ready when we come home
320 – having what we needed #Godownsthecattle
321 – taking time to slow down
322 – happy kid sleeping on the couch
323 – Getting to ‘take a nap’
324 – Husband waking me up
325 – kid has a plan for school
326 – kids taking care #welloiledmachine
327 – seeing the sad one smile more
328 – feeling that he is healing
329 – time to heal
330 – realizing the problem
331 – Jesus is enough
332 – Jesus has my back #itsnotminetohold
333 – He wants the best for me
334 – He wants the best for all
335 – He can do it #Jesuspower #1000gifts
336– Drason cooking
337 – lots of sleeping
338 – coupon finding #Iamanadult #areyousure
339 - online shopping
340 – stewardship
341 – finding a way
342 – 10 orders
343 – friendly people at 1am
344 – turkey #wehadturkeytoo
345 – food at moms house
346 – making plans to hang out more
347 – studying God’s word together
348 – understanding
349 – wisdom #Godgivestothosewhoask
350 – peaceful venture
351 – snuggly day
352 – understanding hubby
353 – studious children
354 – finances for holidays
355 – provision in advance of problems
#Godhasaplaninallthings
356 – a day off
357 – a productive day off
358 – friends to share the load
359 – fun
360 – kid who cleans the kitchen #itwasnthisjob
361 – kid who cleans the basement
362 – a clean house
363 – funny home video
364 – leftover lunch
365 – quiet #ilovethequiet
366 – cute pictures
367 – witness to joy
368 – seeing friends happy
369 – dreamy plans
370 – the pinky purple hues of sunset
371 – satisfaction from a day well spent
372 – Salvation of my kids #thetimeofyear
373 – seeing them understand
374 – family meeting #becomesourdevotion
375 – God at the center
376 – God on time
377 – God on our hearts #notjustourminds
378 – husband explaining love #Godsloveforus
379 – movies together
380 – cat dancing
381 – time with the kids
382 – seeing my family
383 – mom and dad
384 – Laurinda and Kelin
385 - Kim and Tyler
386 – Sydney
387 – Makanna
388 – Drew
389 – talking about the deep stuff
390 – lighthearted conversation
391 – thanksgiving craft time #thesnowflakemadeit
392 – euchre
393 – minions
394 – time to spend
395 – peaceful celebration
396 – apple pie
397 – plans for the future
398 – plans for forever
399 – His plans for us #Godissogoodtome
400 – renumbering the list #somanyblessingsIcantcountthemall
401 – friendly reminders
402 – accomplishing much
403 – time with the kids
404 – time with friends
405 – dinner out
406 – pizza in
407 – being able to bless someone
408 – little piggy hotcakes
409 – cuddled on the couch
410 – family traditions
411 – laughing together
412 – riding home all together
413 – a way to get home
414 – nice ride
415 – Marshal being sweet
416 – Silly boys
417 – silly smiles
418 – big blue eyes
419 – great questions
420 – blondie smiling big
421 – sweet black cat
422 – he finally plays
423 – sweet on each other
424 – time with Drason
425 – sweet giggles
426 – grandpa acting silly
427 – sweet squeals of laughter
428 – online coupons
429 – gratitude
430 – funny videos
431 – old memories
432 – praying together over dinner
433 – planning ahead
434 – giving it to the Lord
435 – Trusting God in all things #HecanIcant
436 – finding peace in the moment #againandagain
437 -
sleepy days with husband
438 - husband is home again
439 - he took the kids to practice
440 - he snuggles me
441 - he takes care of me
442 –
finding my old sweater
443 - kids hugged tight
444 - a listening ear
445 - words that speak healing
446 - God who comes near
447 –
He is close to the broken hearted
448 –
He comforts those who weep
449 - amazing compassion
450 - talking to my mom
451 - dinner with kids
452 - kids laughing silly
453 - hearing them sing in church
454 - making plans with husband
455 - my favorite song
456 - Jesus time #Jesuslovesme
457 - Singing with the boys in church
458 - holding hands
459 - arm around my waist #hesnuggleswhenhesings
460 - hearing the voices of the saints
461 - time to just relax with God
462 - message that speaks
#whenitseemslikeitwasjustforyou
463 - figuring out the answers
464 - realizing that you had already figured out
the answer
465 - finding truth written clearly
466 - friends who encourage @LaurenSlevin
467 - friends who push you to be your best
@CarlaKiernan
468 - gaining understanding
469 - inspiration
470 –
gifts in-spite-of rain
471 - clarity
472 - kid who gets me a pen
473 - scrawled notes
474 - worn Bible
475 - paint
476 - when the right words come easy
477 - hope
478 - better end to the day
479 - a husband that prays for me
480 - kids working on college
481 - friends who are easy
482 - hands lifted up
483 - concert lighting
484 - feeling like home
485 - God who knows our pain
486 - God who heals our hurts
487 - God who helps us find hope
488 - God who is our home
489 Husband getting time out
490 Rest
491 Peace
492 Quiet
493 Laughing
with friends
494 Wiggly
kids
495 Cooking
dinner together
496 Our
home
497 Friends
who support you
498 Dreaming
up plans
499 Pecans
#yuumo
500 Kids
doing their work
501 Unexpected
blessings #threemore
502 More
unexpected blessings
503 Figuring
things out
504 Stretching
your brain
505 Friends
who catch you
506 Correcting
before it was too late
507 Bringing
one more
508 Time
with family
509 A
clean house
510 Drason
the cook #thespaghettiisallgone
511 Happy
kids
512 Jesus
who loves no matter what
513 Clean
socks
514 Clean
clothes
515 Going
to be earlier
516 Husband
who sets alarm clock
517 Cold
bedroom #itisthebestforsleeping
518 Snuggly
cat
519 Hugs
from my boys
520 Time
together with our family
521 God
who always gives wisdom
522 God
who wants to give guidance
523 God
who wants to make our lives the best blessed they can be
524 Surprising
affirmation
525 The
next season
526 Counting
Joy anyhow!
527 Husband
who takes care of the alarm
528 Anticipation
of today
529 Erika
gets to go too
530 Nice
outfit
531 High
boots
532 Clean
skirt
533 Warm
outfit
534 Enough
gas
535 Enough
time
536 Arriving
early
537 Enough
538 Acts
of service #hewalked10blocks
539 Things
working out even when they aren’t as we expected
540 History
541 Eagerness
to learn
542 Happy
kids
543 Well
behaved kids
544 Inquisitive
kids
545 Attentive
kids
546 Kids
to be proud of
547 Napping
in the car
548 Funny
movie lines #yousitonathroneoflies
549 Seeing
friends
550 Time
to relax at home
551 Dinner
with Drason
552 Grace
553 Discounts
554 Seeing
the boys
555 Community
theater
556 Mason
gaining confidence
557 Boys
singing together
558 Marshal’s
lead
559 Macguines’
comfort
560 Happy
tears
561 Seeing
them take pride in their abilities
562 Good
grades in Latin and French
563 Completing
their school work on time
564 Trusting
God for the solution
565 Kindness
of a friend
566 Clean
socks
567 Clean
jeans
568 Dishes
done
569 Attitude
changes for the better
570 Kid
figuring out life
571 A
hug #nevertoooldtohugyourmom
572 Family
gifts
573 Listening
to books on tape #sometimesworkisfun
574 Time
to recharge
575 Relaxed
husband
576 Desire
to learn
577 Kid
growing up
578 Catching
all the beads
579 Notes
from friends
580 Seeing
the happy
581 The
deep thoughts
582 Smell
of the wood burner
583 Clean
kitchen
584 Clean
dishes
585 Something
to drink
586 Christmas
decorations
587 Show
make up
588 Being
prepared for celebration
589 Planning
focus on Christ
590 Scarcity
is a lie
591 Happiness
in spite of
592 Fear
is fraud
593 Clearer
directions
594 Opportunities
595 Jesus
opens doors
596 Jesus
closes doors
597 Jesus
heals wounds
598 Jesus
my supply
599 Jesus
my healer
600 Jesus
my guidance
601 Jesus
my deliverer
602 Humor
for correction
603 Cool
blankets
604 Considerate
husband
605 Clean
school room
606 Energy
to reorganize and regroup
607 Having
what we needed
608 Having
what we needed again
609 Focus
on school work
610 Working
together
611 Clear
room and clear thoughts
612 Eyeliner
613 Make
up tips
614 Understanding
new rules #prayingforunderstanding
615 Marked
accomplishments
616 Time
to relax
617 Dinner
with Drason
618 Surprise
in my car
619 Pink
roses
620 Time
to focus on Christ
621 Light
in the darkness
622 Happy
kids
623 Making
the point without yelling
624 You
owe me a can of pop
625 Soup
on a rainy day
626 Enough
soup to share
627 Having
all the ingredients for last minute soup
628 Smiling
kids filled up
629 Dishes
clean
630 Time
to plan the days ahead
631 Time
to wonder through the shop
632 Running
into your friend #LisaGrosseisthebest!
633 Catching
up
634 Shopping
for boys
635 Finding
gifts
636 Laughter
of a friend
637 Graciousness
of a friend
638 Finding
something pretty for my mom
639 Time
to relax
640 Talking
through the hard things #thekidhasmoxy
641 Taking
a stand #yourmomcanttakeastandforyou #thatswhyitscalledtakingastand
642 God
paving the way
643 Acceptance
644 Kid
with morals
645 Kid
with integrity #Iamproudofhim
646 Kid
with loyalty #brothers
647 Confidence
648 Raising
a kid with one face #hardtodo #imnotafailure
649 Gifts
in the mail
650 Giving
good gifts
651 Leather
jacket
652 A
new shirt
653 Jeans
#almost
654 Rejoicing
together
655 Cat
that purrs
656 Dog
food
657 Husband
who stops at the store #actsofservice
658 Grace
for today
659 Working
out ideas
660 Scarcity
is a lie #preachingtomyself
661 Online
friends
662 People
who cared for me
663 A
hug goodnight
664 Time
spent studying the Word
665 Attentiveness
to God’s word
666 There
is a Light that shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it
#candles
667 Having
the resources to teach
668 People
who reach out
669 Light
bulbs
670 Good
dogs
671 Friends
who are willing to help
672 Jesus
knows my needs
673 Jesus
meets my needs, even when I do not know them myself
674 Jesus
provides for my needs
675 Jesus
my friend
676 Jesus
my comfort
677 Jesus
who is faithful
678 Jesus
who forgives
679 Jesus
who draws near
680 Jesus
in a friend
681 Jesus,
the Light that shines #alllightpointstohim
682 Things
being easier than you expect
683 Waking
up on time
684 Clean
clothes to wear
685 Hot
shower
686 Willingness
to help
687 Things
being in good repair
688 Warmth
689 Getting
to talk with friends #LaurenSlevin =)
690 Last
minute plans
691 Auditioning
for the next play
692 Kids
having fun together
693 Kids
making friends
694 Boys
singing together
695 My
sister Kim
696 Willing
tutor
697 Kid
willing to learn
698 Spending
time with nieces
699 Silly
movies
700 Relaxing
at home
701 Kid
learning the hard way
702 Kid
realizing they learned the hard way
703 Kid
not wanting to learn the hard way in the future
704 Dog
food
705 Cat
food #Godownsthecattle
706 Yarn
707 Soothed
fears
708 Understanding
and prayer
709 Open
conversations
710 Bearing
one another’s burdens
711 Quiet
house #ilovethequiet
712 Having
help
713 Clean
kitchen
714 Going
to bed earlier =)
715 Family
time together
716 Hamburgers
717 Getting
advanced notice
718 Lighting
candles together
719 Jesus
our Light and our Fortress
720 Getting
up on time
721 Getting
to co-op a little early #thestruggleisreal
722 Warm
building
723 Everything
coming on correctly
724 Opening
up the day with my boys
725 Helpful
kids
726 Kids
who can follow directions
727 Willingness
to help
728 Having
a plan
729 The
plan working out #Iloveitwhenaplancomestogether
730 Thank
you notes
731 Friends
who pitch in #manyhandsmakelightwork
732 Getting
things organized
733 Cooperation
734 Excited
smiles
735 Cute
kids in pajamas
736 A
heart that loves
737 Kids
signing
738 Songs
about Jesus
739 Math
help #CherylROCKS
740 Kid
completing their assignments
741 Teachers
who teach
742 Shy
kids
743 Teachers
who create accountability #sheismyhelper #bestkindofsupport
744 Blessing
others with your gifts
745 Kid
having gift of administration
746 Opening
night
747 Time
to chat with friends
748 Abundance
#scarcityisalie #Godmath
749 Encouragement
of friends
750 Having
a back up plan that works
751 Getting
on the same page
752 Helping
them find their niche
753 Time
with Drason
754 He
got the boys #actsofservice
755 Dinner
756 Happy
kids
757 Kid
getting to take a nap
758 Clean
building
759 Messages
from friends
760 Knowing
a few things about a few things #husbandteacher
761 Bearing
one another’s burdens
762 Comfort
763 A
warm place when the world feels cold
764 A
safe place when the world feels unsafe
765 The
Light that shines in the darkness #promises of God
766 My
husband #reflectionofChrist
767 Waking
up in time
768 Meeting
with teacher
769 Figuring
out the next steps
770 Finding
out good news
771 Sharing
joy
772 Completing
the test early
773 Ability
to care of problem
774 Kid
discovering spiritual gifts
775 Excitement
looking forward
776 Kid
happy about his class #TinaEmoryTHANKYOU
777 Rejuvenated
spirit
778 Book
in the mail
779 Gifts
in the mail
780 Kid
completing work at home
781 Getting
things fixed #evenwhenitshard
782 Clean
clothes!
783 Husband
having a set schedule
784 Excited
kids
785 Clean
livingroom
786 House
smelling nice
787 Finding
mama kitty #Iloveherbest
788 Getting
to encourage another mom
789 Talking
to my mom #thanksmom
790 Funny
kid
791 Logs
for the fire
792 Silly
friends
793 Surprise
friends
794 Friends
who say what needs said #shehasclass
795 Friends
who listen
796 Friends
who help
797 Friends
who pray
798 Friends
who remind me of Jesus
799 Friends #Iamsoblessedwithgoodfriends
800 Drason
having a day off
801 Pancakes
with the kids
802 Watching
movies with the kids
803 Teasing
kids
804 Snuggly
kids
805 Kids
who still hug their mom
806 Date
night with Drason
807 Having
time to breathe #slowingdownisgood
808 Talking
about things with another adult
809 He
brings me peace
810 He
brings me safety
811 He
brings me love #husbandreflectionofChrist
812 Plans
for the future
813 Parenting
the kids
814 Sharing
dessert
815 Time
off
816 Kids
doing well in their play #breakaleg
#only4moreshows
817 Sold
out play
818 Quiet
time together as a family
819 Lighting
the candles #adventwreath
820 Focusing
the heart on the Light #JesusistheLight
821 Comfort
for my soul
822 Quiet
for my soul
823 Candles
in the dark
824 Wrapping
gifts
825 Having
gifts to wrap
826 Scarcity
is a lie #Jesushasallthis
827 Framed
photos of my boys #handsome
828 Foggy
nights
829 Snuggly
husband
830 Cold
room
831 Warm
covers
832 Sleeping
in
833 Happy
shouts
834 Husband
who gives #actsofservice #continuallayingdown
835 Years
of these blessings that I missed counting
836 Husband
who lets me sleep
837 Husband
who drives by the house to make sure the door is closed
838 Lazy
afternoons
839 Basic
needs met
840 Time
with the boys
841 Seeking
and finding
842 Saving
money
843 Finding
treasures #Godownsthecattle
844 Chips
845 Eggs
846 Chocolate
847 Chocolate
coins
848 Kids
cheering
849 Oranges
850 Ham
851 Snacks
852 Games
together
853 Hot
cocoa
854 Peaceful
resolution
855 Bible
study together
856 Lighting
candles
857 Celebrating
Jesus
858 Finding
resources when you need them
859 Time
to relax together
860 God
who provides for us
861 Mac
finishing the paper in time #lastminute
862 Marshal
raising his grades
863 Marshal
gets to go to band today #heissohappy
864 Purring
cat #lovethatcat #helping me type
865 Free
yarn
866 Crochet
867 Finals
being completed
868 Getting
caught up on a to do list
869 Having
great people to help me
870 Seeing
them care for each other
871 Kid
going to band #hesallsmiles
872 Husband
home early from work
873 First
night of gifts #excited
874 Kids
completing classes #finals
875 Husband
with a plan
876 Husband
getting a nap
877 Moving
forward in faith #itdoesnthavetolookacertainway #letgoandletGod
878 Seeing
the impact of a little light
879 Time
to pray
880 Prayers
for a friend
881 This
little light of mine #Jesusreflection
882 Kid
making dinner
883 Clean
kitchen
884 Clean
laundry
885 Sunny
winter day
886 Improved
math grades
887 Improved
all grades
888 Plans
for next year
889 Quiet
house #ilovethequiet
890 Wrapping
gifts
891 Shopping
with Drason
892 Learning
new traditions
893 Christ
focused holiday
894 Kids
rejoicing in small gifts
895 Dinner
ready when we come home
896 Watching
TV together
897 Clean
house
898 Crochet
899 Free
yarn
900 Spending
time as a family
901 Having
money for the auction #Ineedachairacouchandbookshelves #nosuchthingastoomanybooks
902 God
who provides for us
903 God
who brings us into good
904 God
who shows us a way through hard times
905 God
who is our shelter and portion
906 Waking
up on time
907 Getting
to go to the auction
908 Money
for the auction
909 Drason’s
generosity #morethanIexpected
910 Knowing
how to help the kid
911 Hearing
back from professor
912 Mac
got a B+ in Comp II #YAY
913 Getting
to talk to Drason
914 Finding
my wallet
915 Exploring
916 God
using the everyday to speak
917 Marshal
going to band
918 Marshal
coming home from band
919 Kids
helping rearrange furniture
920 Coffee/game
table
921 Bookshelves
922 Chair
for Drason
923 Gifts
for kids
924 Lighting
candles
925 Dinner
ready
926 Clean
laundry
927 Plan
for tomorrow
928 More
time for my family #Ilovethemsomuch
929 Finding
something special
930 Spending
time with just Mason
931 Spending
time with just Marshal
932 Attitude
changes
933 Talking
about the deep thoughts
934 Happy
kids
935 God’s
provision for our family
936 Waffle
maker
937 Baseball
cards
938 A
busy day, but a day well spent
939 Able
to fit everything in, mostly
940 Crocheting
in the evening
941 Laughing
with the kids #CatsnameisnowAhab
942 Mac
and the cat #catwar
943 Sunny
outside this morning
944 Getting
a shower
945 Marshal
done with class
946 Mac
completing final with a B
947 Mac
done with classes – YAY
948 Only
one final left
949 Kids
doing school work
950 Productivity
951 List
emailed
952 Phone
calls made
953 Encouragement
954 Emailing
955 Being
able to support
956 Crocheting
on the couch
957 Marshal
getting to go to band
958 Marshal
getting a ride home from band
959 Making
dinner together
960 Chili
for dinner
961 Warm
weather outside
962 Gas
in my car
963 Husband
who buys doughnuts
964 Kiss
when he gets home #everyday
965 Kids
cleaning up kitchen before he gets home
966 Kids
cleaning up livingroom
967 Kids
packing books the night before
968 Leftovers
for lunch today
969 Finding
potatoes in a box #guesswearentoutofpotatoesafterall
970 Oranges – yummy
971 Husband
who stops on his way home #tp
972 Reading
the Bible together
973 Lighting
the candles
974 Gifts
for the boys
975 Planning
for tomorrow
976 Being
prepared
977 Keeping
a peaceful home
978 Marshal
being responsible
979 Watching
them grow up
980 Mason
being responsible
981 Kids
cheering when dad gets home
982 The
dog and the cheerios #funny
983 Kids
laughing together
984 Getting
to watch a movie together tonight
985 Likeminded
friends
986 A
plan for tomorrow
987 Going
to bed earlier
988 Marshal
washing clothes
989 Mason
hanging out
990 Mason
working hard on math
991 The
opportunity to share with others
992 Seeing
Jesus Light in others
993 Greater
awareness of the good things
994 Amazon
gift cards
995 Having
a surprise
996 Jesus
who comes close in the good times and the bad
997 Jesus
who helps me number His grace
998 Jesus
who lives to redeem me
999 Jesus
giver of wisdom and revelation #seekandyoushallfind
1000
Jesus – He knows #1000giftsandcounting #lifelonghabitofhope
