As I sit here, listening to the much needed rain, and after finishng the wonderful book"One Thousand Gifts", I am ready to begin changing my life, to fully live, right where I'm at, opening my eyes to gratitude, to slow down and take in every moment of life. Thank you Ann for opening my eyes, and thank you God for this opportunity!
1. ability to worship freely
2. conversation with my husband
3. sound of the waves
4. understanding the Word of God
5. food on our plate
6. flip-flops
7. love of family
8. Bible to read
9. lives being changed through Compassion International
10. The Holy Experience web page
11. tomatoes we grew ourselves
12. goals for the future
13. friends who share wisdom
14. Proverbs31 Ministry
15. our home
16. sisters and a brother
17. roar of the thunder
18. health
19. time to relax
20. watching the birds
21. air conditioning
22. our children and grandchildren
23. comfortable bed to sleep in
24. full stomach
25. employment
26. cool mornings
27. watching children load onto school buses on the first day of school
28. nice clothes to wear
29. seeing the beauty all around
30. ice tea
31. my husband's job
32. freedom
34. who I have become
35. Joy!
36. today
37. Jesus for strength
38. opportunities to serve our Lord
39. Forgiveness
40. rain - at last
41. good times with friends
42. ability to wach the nature that surrounds me
43. my pets
44. Tatum (my granddaughter) - hanging out with "ME"
45. cruise vacation
46. spending time with my husband while on vacation
47. beautiful blue water
48. laughing
49. seeing God everywhere
50. safety
51. prayers
52. rain, lots of rain
53. security in life
54. thankful tears
55. peace
56. orange slices in water
57. being able to go to the doctor when necessary
58. ability to welcome my 58th birthday
59. friends and a church family to love
60. much needed rest last Friday
61. God's mercies
62. learning to live in the moment
63. trust in God
64. days spent outdoors
65. fishing with grandchildren and watching the smiles on their faces
66. Joy in my heart
67. butterflies in the garden
68. praying for the full armor of God each day
69. seeing beauty all around
70. knowing I am never alone
71. forgiveness
72. that I once owned a boxer - miss you Max
73. God's protection
74. financial provision
75. memories of my Mom
76. hummingbirds after the rain
77. God knowing the end of "my story"
78. my husbands loyalty
79. seafood
80. answering God's calling
81. Kris Ann - Compassion International sponsorship
82. my dog Abby wanting me to throw the ball
83. red potato salad
84. grilled thick pork chops
85. dishwasher
86. talking to God each morning while I try to pry my eyes open
87. property and privacy that we own
88. my heavenly Father always listening
89. hearing my husband say each evening, "honey, I'm home"
90. chirping birds outside my window at work
91. another birthday
92. pumpkin patch with Blakely and Brooklyn
93. beauty of autumn
94. fire in the fireplace
95. the knowledge I have gained through life's experiences
96. inspiration to walk more closely with God
97. blogging
98. memories of my Mother
99. feeling safe to "trust"
100. Psalm 106
101. meds when I feel bad
102. warm comforter on cool nights
103. hot bath after long day at work
104. that God is using me for His purpose
105. knowing I am loved
106. thankful my family will be together for Thanksgiving
107. thankful I can freely read the Word of God
108. for my friends who encourage me, challenge me, prya for me, and love me
109. lights on the Christmas tree
110. thankful for the day and the night, for the stars and the sun, and the experience to enjoy them
111. thankful for the provision of food and remembering how furtunate I am that I am never hungry
112. for the men and women who are the hands and feet of Jesus on Thanksgiving Day
113. for the soldiers that will not be home for Thanksgiving - praying for their safety
114. for this nation - constant prayers
115. thankful for the bond of my family that they love me just the way I am
116. for wisdom to notice the unnoticable things to be thankful for
