There are words that have been marinating around in my head and while I have begun to put them down, I have yet to finish. But today is a new day. And a new day gives us a new start. Thanks be to God!
No really. THANKS.BE.TO.GOD. :)
Sun., Sept. 16 - 3 Gifts Shared
*Music from the Hubbs
*Dinner with friends in Life Group
*Bowl of yummy soup with BestFriend
Mon., Sept. 17 - 3 Gifts Ugly-Beautiful
*A scar that became the entrance for my daughter's life
*My body--saggy & stretched but made fearfully & wonderfully
*My messy car--crumb-covered & stained but functional & reliable
Tues., Sept. 18 - A Gift Fixed, Folded, Freckled
*God's love fixed firmly on me
*A brand new curtain, folded carefully
*The nose of one of my fave fictional characters
Wed., Sept. 19 - 3 Gifts in Conversation
*God is purely just & purely merciful, equally & perfectly (in Life Group)
*Chatting w/ mom & dad on the phone & on Skype; Chatting w/ my sis on FaceTime!
*Sarah Groves song, "Conversations"
Thurs., Sept. 20 - 3 Gifts in Salvation
*I have it!
*It's free!
*It sets the tone for my whole life
Fri., Sept. 21 - 3 Gifts in Information
*Social Networking
*Ability to learn about Hayden's meds
*PA's resources for Autism
Sat., Sept. 22 - A Gift Rattling, Receding, Reclaiming
*Suitmate swim suit water extractor
*The Heat
*My identity in Christ
*Chair-sitting at bedtime
*Moments of solitude at the pool, in waiting rooms, & in the car
*Prayer Listening
Mon., Sept. 24 - 3 Gifts Funny
*Laughter w/ small group
*Quirky Hayden-isms...
Me: "Hayden, what are you doing?" Her: "I'm just thinking about my day!"
*My Hubbs
Tues., Sept. 25 - 3 Gifts Finished
*2 weeks of finished swimming
*Laundry (whenever that happens!)
* When dinner is made
Wed., Sept. 26 - 3 Gifts Flourishing
*My kiddo's school progress
*The tiny seeds we planted beneath the dirt in the garden
*Our friendships and sense of belonging in this community
Thurs., Sept. 27 - A Gift Unexpected, Uneven, Unpopular
*Unexpected texts from friends
*Uneven, as in imperfect…embracing this about myself
*Enter through the narrow gate…an unpopular route; thankful for the directions
Fri., Sept. 28 - 3 Gifts Shy
*My Hubbs…shy by nature but bold with friends
*Being the first to say hello…others are shy but I must not be!
*Leo…hides under the covers like we can't see him
Sat., Sept. 29 - 3 Gifts Shelved
*Bibles…to be able to own them unhidden
*Picture box full of memories
*Rows of words and stories and encouragement
Sun., Sept. 30 - 3 Gifts Shining
*The sun sparkling the water
*Freshly cleaned car
*Brand new plastic rain boots
I like that you're doing this. It's helped remind me, everyone can find something to be thankful for, no matter the different lives we lead. Keep up a good habit. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christina! :)
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