One Thousand Gifts

51. an afternoon walking through glorious gardens with Paul

52. Kittens to play with

53. The beauty of spring right in my own backyard

54. a walk with Jack

55. good neighbors


56. ice cream


57. a healthy body that can run off calories accumulated by # 56. =)


58. a week forecast of mild temps and sunny days


59. large capacity washing machine


60. a grateful teenager

One Thousand Gifts

40. 25 almost 26 years with a man who loves me, cherishes me, protects me and always gives me a soft place to fall


41. A conversation with the youngest about creation, science, and faith


42. A friend not seen for a long time dropping by to say hello


43. A daughter, grown who has become a best friend


44. Hugs from one who is normally too reserved


45. A conversation with the prodigal about future worship, a realization that even though he is not in my arms yet he is really home




46. waking up to birds in the trees of my backyard




47. quiet mornings to sit at the feet of the Savior




48. coffee waiting ... left for me by my dearest




49. warm days here at last!!




50. a week of boys home from school