Counting 1,000 Gifts…

#926  Sisters who are friends…most of the time.

#927  A first time pony ride with big smiles.

#928  Lunch with Robin.

#929  More ice cream than I really should be eating….it is so good!

#930  Meeting other bloggers with a passion to use their gifts for His glory.

#931  THE best pizza in the world – oh how I have missed it!

#932  Building on tradition.

#933  Our first MLB game with the girls!

#934  Living in the shadow of the mountains, even if for just 10 days.

#935  My mom coming with us to help out with the girls.

#936  Sitting alone at Starbucks in the middle of the day – a treat for this tired mama!

#937  Watching the girls have a blast at the pool – really what is summer for?

#938  Breakfast at the Bluebird with dear friends.

#939  This my 400th blog post.

#940  Breathtaking views of the handiwork of God.

#941  Florida girls playing in the snow fields.

#942  Picnic lunches on mountain tops.

#943  Watching my husband pursue his passion.

#944  Laughter that is good for the soul.

#945 Chasing butterflies.

#946  Brown eyed girl singing Jesus loves me in a 100 year old school room.

Counting 1,000 Gifts….

#916 A family adventure
#917 God’s traveling mercies.
#918 A roadside angel who came along just in time.
#919 Latenight dinner.
#920 Roasting hotdogs over an open fire with family.
#921 S’mores !
#922 All of us together sleeping in one room
#923 That first glimpse of The Rockies.
#924 Waking slowly with my littlest one beside me
#925 Planning fun with friends who I rarely get to see!

(I am traveling with little access to wifi and technology! Grateful for the chance to break away and enjoy my family. I have a few posts planned, but will be in and out around here. Have a great day!)

“God doesn’t wait to see how many compliments we will give Him, and then decide wether or not He will show up.  He doesn’t need our worship, we need it to remind us of who He is.  ”

Pastor Danny

Counting 1,000 Gifts….

#901  Redeemed what a glorious word!

#902  Flag cake, homemade ice cream = traditions.

#903  The girls cheering loudly for daddy each time he blew up a fire cracker.

#904  Home is where Jesus is.

#905  Getting things done.

#906  Friends who impromptu pray with me.

#907  Coffee with Edie! {been too long!}

#908  That ‘it just rained’ look outside my window.

#909  Knowing that God is sovereign no matter what.

#910  How $40 and a trip to Justice can make me super mom.

#911  My baby who thinks anyone who sits on the floor is inviting her to sit and read.

#912  Talking to my daughter about the assurance we have in Christ.

#913  Worship, that reminds us who He is.  And that He shows up no matter what.

#914  Watching history out our window – God Speed Atlantis!

#915  When He bends down low to listen and whisper in my ear.

Counting 1,000 Gifts…

#886  It is for freedom that Christ set us free.  Galatians 5:1

#887  The inspiration to trust God with my heart on page.

#888  Lunch with the girls.  Silly, fun, lively girls.

#889  Singing on a Wednesday.  What a blessing!

#890  Welcoming “little man” and showering his mama with gifts and love.

#891  How a baby shower can be a prayer circle.

#892  My friend who said, “Yes! To the blessing of another little man.”

#893  A house that is a home and walls that tell story after story of love and family.

#894  Sitting on the swing and sharing our passion for God’s Word.

#895  Older, wiser, women who mentor!

#896  Laughing at those same silly girls and a dime store wig.

#897  Date night.

#898  What is possible when we dream big.

#899  Founding fathers.

#900  Those who serve to protect our freedom.

How do we not praise Him for the faithfulness He pours forth every day?  Truly, gratitude changes everything….

Counting 1,000

#861  The heavens speak without saying a word. {Psalm 19:3}

#862  Days with no real plans.

#863  Snickerdoodles and fingernail painting.

#864  Crawling into bed with my 11 year old and reading “Prince Caspian” before her day began.

#865  There is no condemnation, when we fail to trust Him.  Only grace.

#866  A family with 4 girls, who switches off babysitting for our 4 girls this summer.

#877  Being able to walk to the swimming pool.

#878  His voice of, yes, being spoken by 3 different people.

#879  Sitting across the table from my dear friend, Gretchen.

#880 The best piece of Oreo Cheesecake – evehhh!

#881  My MODsquad sisters encouraging a hurting heart.  Love seeing them minister to others!

#882  His provision in His time and in His way.

#883  Joining the Applause with gratitude chasers all over the world in one day!

#884  Getting some 1-1 time with my daughter who said, “I had fun today.”

#885  The assurance that He will go to the nations and being part of a church that is saying Yes to the invitation to join Him!