One Thousand Gifts - 1079 - 1129

This exercise, this sacrifice of thanks, this daily offering back to Him what He has given so abundantly to me. Would you give thanks? With  me? (And if you get far enough, you'll even find photos this time!)

Three hard Eucharisteos:

   1079. Not having someone to cry out to - it pushes me to You...eventually.

   1080.Having my weaknesses right in my face to see every moment - it shows me my need for Your strength.

   1081. Loneliness - makes me value fellowship, community, moments.

1082. The Respect Dare.

1083. Oh, those sad, sad eyes.

Gifts behind a door:

   1084. No more loose Lego on the floor. (for now, anyway).

   1085. Outdoors, a big world, people to interact with.

1086. Gift time - unexpectedly available for other things.

1087. Tight squeezes.

1088. Regret over selfish words and actions.

1089. Hydro off.

1090. Hydro back on.

1091. Family games at the table.

1092. Cookie cutter sandwiches and homemade iced mochas brought to our room for lunch.

1093. Long conversations.

1094. Girls at La Roca.

1095. Boy on the end of the bed.

1096. Books shared by all.

1097. Shopping for a treat.

1098. Math on the stairs.

 

1099. Verses remembered.

1100. Delicious meal prepared by my Dear Man.

1101. Returning energy.

1102. Full day; peace-full day.

1103. Putting on patience and compassion and meekness.

1104. Giggles where there haven't been any.

1105. My (not-)full length mirror.

1106. Consistency and slow progress.

1107. Thunder, heavy house-shaking thunder that drives children to our bed.

1108. "Tina".

1109. Thanks.

1110. Drawer handles.

1111. A new shutterbug.

1112. Making a list together: passed 100 today!

1113. Friendships.

1114. Night sky.

1115. Help with the schedule.

1116. Mistakes that show I'm trying more things.

1117. Nothing is impossible for God.

Three white gifts:

   1118. Sheets: fresh and clean off the line.

   1119. A new notebook's pages inviting words.

   1120. Cabinet and drawer fronts in place.

Three things changed:

   1121. Fresh Start corner.

   1122. Visual reminders to pray.

   1123. My attitude toward a loved one.

1124. Whitened fingers.

1125. Calculations.

1126. Redirected thoughts.

1127. Resources from NA that meet needs here.

1128. So many people helping me sort out Sensory Processing Disorder.

1129. Hug-wrapped tears.

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Counting

Safely tucked away in January. If you have the desire to catch up with me, I welcome you to read on:

1030. Sleeping through the storm.

1031. Reminders to focus.

1032. Rabbit sheltered dry.

Three things blue:

  1033. Little man engulfed in my jacket checking on Cinnamon.

  1034. My favourite pen, almost out of ink...holding on!

  1035. Blue sky after grey.

1036. Return of loved ones.

1037. 2 Corinthians 3:17, 18: The glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror.

1038. Transformation into this same glory.

1039. Encouragement: 2 Corinthians 4:1 "Therefore since it is by God's mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart."

1040. A ride to the medical office for tetanus shot.

Three things found:

   1041. Clearer perspective.

   1042. My nephew's face reflected in my son's: some terrific genetic hide-and-seek going on!

   1043. Time uninterrupted to review a first assignment before submission.

1044. Pinecones to work as firestarters next winter: 2 bags full!

1045. Celebration of a 2-year old regenerated heart: Brown-Eyed Boy's heart birthday today!

1046. Your presence in the pain my friends are suffering.

1047. Longing.

Gifts before 9, before noon, and after dark:

   1048. 2 kg lost.

   1049. Oral narrations spilling from Little Man.

   1050. Info on Sensory Processing Disorder, unrequested, but much needed, in my inbox.

1051. Tears with My Girl. Tears for My Girl.

1052. Time with just one child.

1053. Time to write a long overdue letter.

1054. Progress with Club Bilingue preparation.

1055. Some concerns I carry were expressed.

1056. Re-matches!

1057. Fresh peaches, apples, plums - waiting to be eaten, waiting to be transformed into crisp.

1058. For immersion in Your Word.

Good moments:

   1059. Brothers playing Sorry before lunch.

   1060. Scrambling to set the noon-meal on the patio table in order to not have to end the game early.

   1061. Planning a scavenger hunt complete with map.

   1062. One scoop of vanilla ice-cream.

Three gifts that might have never been:

   1063. My sons, in the years-long aftermath of post-partum depression, these boys, these treasures, these gifts we thought we'd never have.

   1064. A conversation long-awaited.

   1065. An interruption-conversation. It wasn't on my to-do list for today, but it brought out two hearts closer.

1066. Epic movie enjoyed as a family. Who knew history could be so fun? (Actually, WE did, but funny, I've never posted about it!)

1067. Every moment with the Ones I Love, even though I don't always like those moments at the time. 

1068. Two hours of letter writing.

1069. Family day away.

1070. "Someone has a birthday soon." "Who?" (This question from the one who's been counting down for more than 90 days!)

Three gifts from my friends:

   1071. God revealing His abundant love through them.

   1072. Hope in pain.

   1073. Staying connected despite distance of time and space.

1074. Sea glass that isn't.

1075. Breathing test that appears normal.

1076. Dreams of birthdays to come.

1077. Lavish love.

1078. Abundant blessing.

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