“There is always something for which to be thankful.” -Charles Dickens

Listing one-thousand gifts is harder than it looks, but a very worthwhile endeavor!

#101) coffee and conversation with my mom
#102) living so close to my mom
#103) my nature-loving dad
#104) cousins that are like siblings
#105) friends who pray for me
#106) that God hears prayers
#107) cousins that are as close as siblings
#108) that we don’t have to keep these smelly pet mice (Brandon’s)
#109) a contract for the lease-purchase of our rental house
#110) Ken’s CLC group: men who love the Lord & encourage each other
#111) my homeschool support group
#112) greek yogurt with granola and fruit (my new favorite breakfast)
#113) ripe homegrown blueberries

#114) any time I get to see (& recognize) God at work
#115) windows
#116) window screens
#117) making progress on a handiwork project
#118) board games
#119) sugar snap peas (my new favorite snack)
#120) the days I actually exercise
#121) rare mornings when my husband and I can both sleep in & snuggle
#122) checking projects off the To-Do list
#123) shade trees
#124) an effective dog brush (which means less shedding!)
#125) silliness (see Friday’s post!)

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Jamie

Wife, mom, J-ma. Introvert who enjoys good books, sunshine, and authentic conversation. Often seen with a steaming mug of tea in hand – unless it’s lost yet again in the microwave. Read more »