Monday, November 22, 2010
Numbers 91 - 100
91. The first snowflakes
92. In the pickup, on the way to hockey, with Jon & Jake & Jared.... it's quiet, and I'm in the back seat, looking at their silhouettes from the lights of the dashboard.... I am filled with such awesome love for them. [You too, Blake, even though you weren't there physically... I was thinkin' 'bout ya!]
93. The ability to help a sick dog
94. Orange sweatshirt hand-me-down
95. A surprise sister gift of a hot cappuccino
96. To have a heart and mind full of gratitude, timely reminders from Focus On The Family (aired Nov 22, 2010 - Cultivating Gratitude In Your Family) and Ann Voskamp's A Holy Experience.
97. Windshield wipers
98. Christmas lights
100. The "stir" inside of you when you hear the season's first Christmas songs
Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you.
Psalm 84:4
Monday, July 5, 2010
Numbers 81 - 90
81. deep-toned wind chimes
82. Frosted Corn Flakes
83. an art project from youngest's days at kindergarten... a painted mason jar
84. sitting on our deck with my sisters and their families
85. the sound of birds chirping and chattering to one another
86. big green grapevine leaves
87. a fresh breeze
88. clean bed sheets
89. tree tops waving at me as they sway back and forth
90. a little girl and a guitar (video)
To read a devotion on finding something to praise God for, click here.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Numbers 71 - 80
71. the dog chasing and barking at fireflies at midnight
72. the second hand on a clock
73. Mama Robin building her nest
74. brand new bright shiny green leaves on the deck's grapevine
75. a deck to sit on and relax
76. visiting with long-time-no-see cousins around an open campfire
77. cucumbers, on a tuna sandwich.... Mmmmm
78. Welch's Grape Juice
79. worship music
80. Ann Voskamp from A Holy Experience. Ann, you are such a blessing. (The Fish Principle)
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Numbers 61 - 70
Monday, November 23, 2009
Numbers 52 - 60
photo by Michelle
photo by Michelle
57. the recycling truck
58. sounds of snapping cedar in the woodstove
59. classical music
60. the smell of a newly lit fire, warming the home
For what we have received, O Lord, make us truly thankful.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Numbers 41 - 51
41. Katarina, our kitty cat.... cuddled on my lap, purring... just content to sit with me.
42. Seeing some 'meat' on Blake's bones.... his health continues to slowly improve (Thank you, Lord).
43. The freshness of a frost-coated sunny morning.
44. Singing with my sisters and Mom.
45. My accountants, with brains jam-packed of wisdom.
46. Remembering the soldiers from the past, who fought for my freedom.
47. Poppies.... blowing..... between the crosses.... row on row.....
48. Canada, our home and native land....
49. Remembering the soldiers of today, who continue to fight for my freedom.
50. God's Word.
51. A cup of tea.
For what we have received, O Lord, make us truly thankful.