1,000 Gifts


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2012
I am on a journey this year that is inspired by Ann Voskamp over at Holy Experience and brought to life through the one who guides my each step, the Lord Jesus Christ.  He is teaching me to see each moment in my life as a gift and to take the time to really enjoy and appreciate it.  Below will be a list of the gifts that I find throughout this year.  Or maybe I should say, "the gifts that find me."

January
"Joy is always a function of gratitude~and gratitude is always a function of perspective.  if we are going to change our lives, what we're going to have to change is the way we see."  ~Ann Voskamp
1.  sleeping in
2.  Do overs!
3.  Fresh new day.
4.  Great amount of energy.
5.  Lesson's learned.
6.  Completed tasks
7.  Great courage of young students.
8.  God's sweet word.
9.  Grass-fed beef:)
10.  Belly laughs before bed.
11.  Math corrections are done!!!!
12.  Medical care.
13.  Co-op friends.
14.  No plans
15.  Being home as a family.
16.  Troy's health recovery.
17.  Union of marriage-Great idea Lord.
18.  Heartfelt encouragement
19.  Fellowship of women
20.  My mom's business taking off.
21.  Troy's handiness.
22.  Good fellowship with the Heises
23.  Oatmeal and a cozy house.
24.  A "Courageous" husband
25.  Hardworking Home School kids
26.  Bible study and new friends
27.  Unit Celebration~It was so much fun!!!
28.  Coffee with sweet Sarah J.
29  Family time
30.  Energy
31.  Responsible kids

February
"God isn't asking us to earn His love.  He's simply asking us to turn towards His love."~Ann
1.  New possible business client
2.  Good food
3.  Coming Home
4.  Bible Scholars
5.  Troy coming home!
6.  Regular routine:)
7.  Knowing the truth about beauty.
8.  Getting to stay home today.
9.  My sister's life.
10. Time alone with Troy.
11. Fun times roller skating. 
12.  Home on Sunday nights.
13.  Knowing my Savior!
14.  My Lover and My Friend!
15.  Precious love notes from my kids and husband.
16.  God is in control and near.
17.  Tori's sense of humor.
18.  New windshield wipers that Trevor installed. 
19.  Family bowling
20.   God's healing power.
21.  The stories my kids share with me.
22.  Loss~in a strange way it is a gift, because it causes me to live now, better.
23.  Lunch with Sarah at the hospital.
24.  Sweet home comings!
25.  Thrifting with my hubby.
26.  Worship with my family.
27.  God's faithfulness as I prepare to share at the funeral.
28.  Tax Return $$$$$
29.  A full day at home.




March
"Holy joy lies in the habit of murmuring thanks to God for the smallest of graces." ~Ann
1.  Lunch Date with my sweet girl.
2.   2 gift cards I got to use.  1 for gas, the other for groceries!!!!  Yiphee.
3.  Run for God bible Study with Tori.
4.  Generous In-laws!
5.  The library and our sweet librarian.  She is such a delight.
6.  Meal plans finished for the next 4 weeks!!!!  Yipheee...happy dance going on now.
7.  Good night rest, which was much needed. (No dreams:)
8.  Nice workout with my hubby this very early morning.
9.  Speaker at co-op from South Africa
10.  Yummy dinner and new hangers.
11.  Treasure from Gods word in Church today.
12.  I didn't have to cook dinner.
13.  Everyone made it home safely.
14.  My wonderful hair stylist.  I love her.
15.  Friends who understand.
16.  Troy home early.
17.  Warm sun.
18.  Family day of softball.
19.  Good tasting dinner.
20.  Clean Air Ducts!
21.  Chirping birds
22.  Raisin Bran cereal
23.  Sock Hop with our co-op.
24.  Date night with Carter.
25.  Lunch with our whole family all together.
26.  Bowling party
27.  Vacation
28.  Warm sun on my skin and the ocean breeze in my face.
29.  Alone with Troy
30.  The beach
31.  Safe flight home!




April
"Paying attention to our lives is a way to pay thanks to our Lord." ~Ann
1.  Cute Raven's 1st birthday.
2.  Water wasn't all over in the basement.
3.  Coffee with Heise lady!
4.  My mom's life
5.  My mentor Cindy K.
6.  Relaxing on the couch with my whole family.
7.  A fresh spring air run
8.  Watching the Passion with the kids.
9.  My father-in-laws life.
10.  Old photos of my kids.
11.  Tori having Olivia for a good friend.
12.  God is still working in me.
13.  Friends listening ear.
14.  ACT test for Trev seemed to go well.
15.  Relaxing evening
16.  Lesson plans are finished for the year!!!!!
17.  Sweet girls on the volleyball team.
18.  Lunch with Mom, Lisa, and the kids!
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