Counting Gifts

61~Harry & David nectarines in my oatmeal each morning from gpa and gma earl
62~a new fall wardrobe
63~a pastor that speaks truth every week
64~individual pink cakes, wrapped with love, from Anna to my girls
65~an oncology team that is AMAZING
66~hand knit hat and scarf from a sweet friend
67~Todd’s embrace
68~a mom who will drive an hour to be with me for a five minute lab draw
69~my child with her nose stuck in her Bible in the wee hours of the morning
70~2 goals scored by my lil’ soccer player!
71~the Word of God that gives me life each day
72~my home cleaned by others hands and money
73~crisp, fall air that help with chemo hot flashes
74~a walk to the library with my oldest girl
75~music.  what would I do without it?
76~a talking pumpkin that delights my girls
77~energy and stamina
78~devouring a book sent in the mail from a friend
79~the moments of escape that reality tv brings
80~a husband that raises his eyebrows and smiles at my moody moments, then hugs me
81~lovely, genuine comments from friends and strangers that keep my heart soaring

42~middle child who surprises me by picking up the house before I’m out of bed
43~a dinner out of food that is art, to celebrate 14 married years
44~post it reminders of what is important
45~taking time to manicure nails, whiten teeth, & tan skin.  neglect turns nice.
46~a monday at home
47~feeding a group of young man leaders
48~a husband who invests and loves deeply this group of young men
49~apologies that heal
50~new life. new niece or nephew being born today
51~ten minutes with a true artist, being encouraged by the beauty of words
52~the family pool house & memories created there
53~4 hours of quiet alone time on a friday night
54~a garden that is producing
55~the joys of harvest
56~a trio of little voices, discussing lessons I’ve drilled, and getting it
57~a fever that reminds how long God has kept us healthy
58~singing old hymns with a new beat
59~the book of John, telling of a Samaritan woman, loved
60~a bin of clothes blessing from a friend.  old to them, new to us.