Tag: 1000-gifts
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Practicing Gratitude {1019 – 1028}
Still counting beyond one-thousand gifts… Receiving info about and photos of our Compassion child Lucy in Kenya. Living books — and how much I learn as I homeschool my kids! A trip to the zoo! I’ve seen elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, and baboons in the wild. Sisterly moments, cinnamon rolls for breakfast, a cute dog…
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Practicing Gratitude {1011 – 1018}
Still counting beyond one-thousand gifts…. 1011) Peach tree blossoms 1012) my first camellia bloom of the year 1013) Intentionally spending at least a few minutes every day just talking to Ken when he gets home. 1014) Evenings when we’re all hanging out together. 1015) Saying “yes!” to God — and the book that’s encouraging me…
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Practicing Gratitude – Beyond 1000
Yes, I am still counting my gifts! 1001) God gave me a patient husband, and our strengths and weaknesses complement each other very well. 1002) Getting things out in the open so we can deal with them; shining a light in the dark places. 1003) A good visit from my dad despite communication challenges (related…
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Practicing Gratitude: Gifts 976 – 1000
I can’t even explain how good this practice of gratitude has been for me. Whether you share them on your blog, or write them in a private journal, I promise your faith will grow through this exercise. And — yes! I plan to continue this practice — though I won’t push myself to list any…
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Practicing Gratitude: Gifts 951 – 975
950) A husband who mediates on those occasions when I’m not being a great mom 951) Kathryn’s love of books 952) Days full of laughter 953) There are a lot of those (#952) in our house. 954) Updating our online image portfolio 955) A much-needed hair cut 956) Enjoyable conversation with the sweet girl who…