It’s been several weeks of little internet and lots of traveling, little down time but lots of good times. Between the March of Books and using scheduled posts, I’ve missed posting several Mondays worth of gifts. And truth be told, I’ve missed writing them down. I even tucked a spiral bound sunflower notebook in my book bag on the trip. But I’m not sure why I take book bags along when I travel because I rarely open them except to stuff more in!
I suppose these past few weeks have been spent reveling in the gifts rather than recording them. And sometimes, that’s okay, too, I think—to just live life and live the thankfulness rather than writing it all down.
But now I’m back home and plowing through the piles on my desk while peering through glasses that were broken and now sit askew, muddling my vision and forcing me to remember that everything (even broken glasses and bills to be paid) is a gift from His hand… So it seemed like a good time to think back over the weeks I’ve been away and write down a few of the gifts that come to mind.
Meanwhile, it’s the last day to enter YLCF’s giveaway of two copies of Ann Voskamp’s book One Thousand Gifts! Read Jessica’s review and enter the giveaway—and if you missed it, here’s my review, too.
Now, back to counting each thing as a gift…
103 red rubber balls.
104 $2 maternity pants.
105 my chauffeur (my husband).
106 French fries and ice cream at a favorite childhood stop.
107 my cousins.
108 watching a beautiful celebration of true love.
109 rain staying away a day for a lovely, mud-free wedding.
110 the antics of flower girls and ring bearers.
111 grandparents who live lives of faith and love.
112 catching up with dear ones.
113 spending time with those who have known you since childhood and love you anyway.
114 90% cocoa Lindt chocolate from my grama.
115 a card from Erin.
116 sleeping in one’s own comfy bed (home sweet home).
117 sunshine and green grass.
118 corned beef, cabbage & mashed potatoes for dinner in celebration of “John Deere Day” (as this farmer’s girl has long called it).
119 an 18-month-old who tries to be such a big helper (even if she breaks Mommy’s glasses meanwhile).
120 being back with our church family again.
121 a lady at the optometrist’s who reminds you that children are a blessing and a miracle (she should know—she had seven pregnancies, but only two of her children lived).
122 an email from Sarah.
123 matching new hair cuts for my daughter and myself.
124 getting paid.
125 a direct message from someone I respect.
126 pictures and memories.
127 a really handsome date to a really beautiful Western-style wedding.
128 so many friends due with so many babies in these next few weeks and months.
129 two fun new movie series for the rare, quiet movie nights.
130 a husband who takes care of me.
Very sweet list.
What’s the new series you’ve been watching?
Everly
Sue Thomas F.B.Eye and Foyle’s War.
We are totally addicted to Sue Thomas F.B. Eye at our house!
I’ve tried and tried to decide who my favorite character is and have just given up because they’re all too great!
I hope your time there was blessed! I wish I could have remembered about Cherry and James’ wedding and maybe we could have met! We were driving through that day to head in to visit my friend’s new baby!
I’m glad the rain held off that day too.
I have so many friends expecting this year; and also relatives as well… so many babies; so many blessings!!
I have a friend who has lost 7 babies and only has 1 here on earth. =/ My heart aches for them so very much.
Sue Thomas is pretty great.
One of the semi-recurring characters (Troy) appeared in some of our ASL videos in college.
Love that ‘live life, live the thankfulness’. That’s what it’s all about anyways! Thanks for sharing!
Oh, I just love your blog! Will be following along with you!
Many blessings,
Kat
Love the list – especially the handsome date – my husband’s nick-name is “Handsome.” Came to you through Ann’s page. Blessings.
“Grandparents who live lives of faith and love.” Isn’t that just the best???? My grandparents were so very old when I was young, but I will never forget how devoted they were to each other, how my grandfather took such tender care of her, and their faith that never wavered! Thanks so much for listing this week. It was such a blessing to be here and to read it all.
I’m here from Ann’s today, and first, welcome back to the counting!
And – 124 getting paid. – that was the thank you on your list I most liked because even though I am somewhat unfamiliar with the strange words – it sounds like a good idea.
God Bless and Keep you and all of yours.