Monday, April 26, 2010

1000 Gifts: April showers


I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought;
and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.

~G.K. Chesterton

Amazed by His grace, I give thanks...

0439
April showers


440
spring green


0441
an empty dishwasher... my cupboards full once again-- my son's gift to me... a "morning surprise"

0442
Mom, thanks for all you do for us.

0443
a new bell on a bike and the delight it brings

0444
Daddy's help


0445
wise counsel and the encouraging words of another

0446
baseball in the backyard

0447
two-year old mischief and a partner in crime


0448
my Mom's selfless sacrifice-- so that I might gain

0449
and her godly example, time and time and time again

0450
a workday with Pops... a rootbeer float... new tools as a gift (he loves them, Dad-- thank you!)... priceless love

0451
camping trip survival, my men safely home... adventures extraordinaire... and stories to last for days

0452
a best friend reunion... a time to rejoice... praises together... sisterhood (love you, G!)

0453
Bruster's ice cream

0454
Beth Moore and her ministry... living proof of God's grace

0455
security in Christ and the strength to walk in truth

0456
restoration

"The LORD your God is with you,
He is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing."

Zephaniah 3:17

holy experience

and the list continues...

9 comments:

Christine said...

How great is His mercy and kindness. Thanks for highlighting your gifts for us. It's always inspiring.

Carrie said...

Beautiful, Heather!

Beautiful words, beautiful pictures, beautiful children ... BEAUTIFUL!!!

I just love reading your lists on Monday mornings ... please don't stop when you get to 1000!

P.S. We had backyard baseball this weekend, too! ;)

gretchen said...

Glad the boys are home safely - with fun stories... SO GLAD I GOT TO SEE YOU ALL THIS WEEKEND!!!! What a special treat...love #455 & 456 -- but all of them are great. don't forget to put on the new self today. Love you, Heath! Thanks for the weekend. Just what this tired mommy needed!

Misty said...

Wonderful list. I especially love the root beer float, the bell on the bike and the empty dishwasher. Everyday gifts of love. I'm so glad Ann has the list so we can share our gifts with one another.
Misty@Yellow Shoe Day
P.S. Beautiful header photo! I love dogwoods.

Trisha said...

A truly lovely list...those sweet surprises from our children are such a blessing. :) The quote from Chesterton is one of my favorites.

Aisling said...

Beautiful list, love the photo of the tree especially. Wish my son would put the dishes away without being asked, hmmmm.

Heather said...

Very special list. I was thankful for you while just reading it! :)

Unknown said...

Gorgeous. How wonderful to have root beer floats and trees and helpful dads.
Sweet list, I love it. And I love that quote. GK in da House! (i like him) :)

Linda said...

I didn't do my list today Heather, but yours has just absolutely lifted my spirits. What precious blessings. Family is a priceless treasure.
The pictures are amazing and those children are so beautiful. Life is so rich when the Father is over all.