Still Counting:1000 Gifts

"give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:18

When you don't know what God's will is for you, GIVE THANKS. This I am doing in faith, knowing that God is faithful and will supply all of our needs, never leave us to fend for ourselves, and promises to finish the work He has started. We are weary, but God is good.

So, trusting in our great God, my list continues....

#165-196


almond flour pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream
hot air balloon filled sky
a visit from Grandma
celebrating birthdays from afar
chilly mornings
soccer games
birds still chirping
Red Bull and a straw
feeling his peace
little girl in tulle skirt
rain
morning after rain
walks
a girl who wants to please (praying I am a mom who is easy to please)
apple cider
cozy wraps
my Juicy Couture socks thanks to Tom!
Ugg boots
early mornings
hazelnut lattes
blustery fall day-reminded us of fall in Maryland
colored pencils
macadamia nuts
a large gift---mysteriously arriving in the mailbox--provision
cedar & pine in the fireplace
balloon glow
cloudy skies
fall boots and scarves
little girl and her dog
visits from family
rain and clouds

Fifteen Years

Fifteen years ago today, I married this man. I was 19. Some said that it would never last, that I didn't know what I wanted out of life....they.were.wrong. I knew it then, and I still know it today.

Wherever this journey of life takes us, I want to be by his side for it all. Here's to the next 15 years. I love you Michael.

Spontaneity:Our weekend

Spontaneity is something I am not good at.



I used to be, but for some reason the older I get, the less I want to do things I haven't planned for.



But, this morning we did something spontaneous! And it was so fun.



We got up early, got some coffee and vanilla steamers and drove to a field to watch balloons rise from the near balloon fiesta park. What fun!!



And, I would have missed the gorgeous snowy mountain...one of the prettiest I have seen since we moved here. God is good, and He gives us little graces like this to remind us we are tucked safely in His hands and being used for His purposes. I needed that reminder this morning.




Praying I do more of this...kids are happy and contented and my heart is at rest.