Thursday, November 19, 2009

they will know by the fruit ...do they see it?

399). the gift of His love
400). the gift of His joy
401). the gift of His peace
402). the gift of His patience
403). the gift of His kindness
404). the gift of His goodness
405). the gift of His faithfulness
406). the gift of His gentleness
407). the gift of His self-control

Ever-so thankful today!
Angie xoxo

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

first thing wednesday morning

381). a husband who calls me "honey"
382). my coffee-timer
383). a husband who loves my "Annie" hair
384). a generous husband
385). plants still living 5 years after my father's funeral
386). my husband's laugh
387). my cozy robe & slippers
388). the privilege of praying for my friend
389). my husband's calls on my way to work
390). our Wednesday lunches at Mr. B's
391). my daily devotional
392). being able to have someone else take care of our leaves
393). seeing my husband on my side of the bed
394). blogs that encourage me first thing in the morning
395). video chats to New York
396). same sister teaching me about menstruation & menopause
397). believing God will be with me in the "what if"
398). having all of my teeth... compassion for those who don't

Thank you, Lord!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

gratitude lists are life-changing

361). a woman sharing her story about "gifts"
362). tears of compassion
363). finally making peace with my sister after several months
364). a sweater on sale
365). a card from a friend in the regular mail
366). having health insurance
367). having extra food to give away
368). having records of my family medical history
369). hugging my husband after his fresh haircut
370). remembering my kids playing in the kitchen cupboards
371). the sound of kids learning to play the piano
372). having an extra car ...just in case
373). throwing a football-baseball-lacrosse ball with John
374). playing ping pong-basketball-tennis with John
375). laying on the bed talking with Meghan
376). Meghan sitting at the kitchen counter reading magazines
377). a washer and a dryer
378). my new doctor saying, "you are very healthy"
379). the money to get necessary tests
380). learning how gratitude lists are life-changing



Thank-you, Lord for the many gifts You are revealing to me.
Angie xoxo

Monday, November 16, 2009

more on monday

352). smiles
353). laying on the grass looking up at the stars
354). clouds that resemble something
355). the patient who hasn't been to the dentist in 21 years
356). reciting my verses silently on my yoga mat
357). a completely still lake and seeing reflections
358). palm trees
359). evergreen trees ~green all year long
360). a patient who told my boss she is in good hands with me

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Will I get to 1000 by the end of the year?

339). my gas fireplace... and real ones, too
340). Sunday naps
341). a Sunday matinee
342). cooking for my husband
343). bonfires
344). sipping on a glass of wine watching sunsets
345). phone calls from daughter walking to subway
346). phone calls from son on Sunday
347). a full schedule at work tomorrow
348). my exercise room
349). learning about friends' childhoods
350). a lot of different groups of friends
351). midnight snacks

Memory verse #22



In order to be content in life, no matter what the circumstances, I'm learning that true Joy can only be found in His presence. If everyone received this gift, it could change the world forever. Lord, let it start with me.

"You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." ~Psalm 16:11 (NIV)



Love,
Angie xoxo

Saturday, November 14, 2009

working on 1000 gifts

325). my nephew calling me when it was plain hard
326). deer that come right up to our window
327). birds right outside our bedroom window
328). clean windows with no streaks
329). the opportunity to surprise my mom for lunch
330). being genuinely happy for Meghan's time with her dad
331). genuinely happy for Meghan's time with step-mom
332). friends inviting John for Thanksgiving this year
333). a husband who is leaving-cleaving-weaving
334). enjoying Bruce Springsteen 25 years later
335). discernment of song lyrics
336). whoever points me to Jesus
337). knowing who is and who isn't worthy of my Praise
338). having a hungry heart for Him