In the pursuit of JOY...

Counting the gifts must begin again. And so Father, I do.


130. The sweet smell of little girls after a bath

131. Molly telling me I smell delicious after a shower.

132. Laughter when Molly says we must find a pink gas station she can visit since she couldn't go visit fire station with her brothers.

133. Watching Bethany run on her little strong and healthy legs, hair flying in the wind.

134. My porch, where I sit and recall the gifts with a cool breeze. Feels like the gentle stroke of Your hands across my cheek.

135. A forgiving and loving husband, who loves me lavishly. Me? So undeserving.

136. Laughter of boys as they play rough and tumble football. Oh, my wonder at boys never ends.

137. Joshua taking care of my feet last night.

138. Scrabble games with friends online

139. Cheap Date nights with hubby at the new gas station pizza place on the corner.

140. You never leave us or forsake us, though I've given you every reason to.

141. Max McLean's voice reading the Scriptures as I follow along, making them come alive.

142. Popcorn

143. Delightful weather.

144. David, the homeless man You've called us to minister to and get to know. Every life has a story. I wonder what his is? Thank You that he is right there on the bench, always under our nose, and Your grace that doesn't let us just pass by.

145. Books

Father, put the salve on my eyes that I may see, more and more, the gifts you bestow upon me. thank You, Father for all these.

love, Your daughter