One-thousand Gifts

24.  OJ smoothie with blended banana and nectarines
25.  Cousins that came and one that's "on the way"

26.  Fall weather sneaking in on the heels of summer

27.  Heat for the winter

28.  Readiness for a new babe

29.  Upbeat, energizing violin music

30.  A "new" harp, small as it is, but a joy to play

31.  Generous, gracious friends

32.  Tomatoes, radishes, spinach, basil, carrots, potatoes - Umm! Garden Harvest

33.  "Mommy, I love you, too"  accompanied by a kiss on the cheek

34.  Living our real mission and not a shadow mission

35.  Rest, Rest, Rest

36.  Friends from far away

37.  Little hands strumming strings

38.  Messy kitchens, clean kitchens

39.  A cerclage holding

40.  Potty stickers and proud boy

gifts of joy

11. Cool Breezes
12. Happiness stirred and humming little boy
13. Leafy Lettuce
14. Gears, Gears, Gears
15. Lost camera to be found; "I know it's here somewhere!"
16. "Bubbles all gone!"; fresh clean hair
17. Quiet time
18. Fingers dancing on ivory
19. Love at home
20. Strawberries mounded high
21. Growing belly and wiggly, flip-floppy wee one
22. Books in the morning
23. Playmates calling to play

One-thousand Gifts

6. Long naps
7. Hugs for mommy and little boy smiles
8. For God's leading into the unknown
9. To have a companion; a soul mate
10. Beautiful sunsets

an attitude of gratitude

1. Thankful for my own bed to sleep in, for sleep
2. For neighbor waffle breakfasts
3. boy kisses and snuggles and smiles that say I love you
4. devoted, unwavering husband; patient he is
5. for new life forming; for miracles-God's miracle.