1000 Gifts: Thankful

"Give praise to the LORD, proclaim His name;

make known among the nations what He has done.

Sing to Him, sing praise to Him;

tell of all His wonderful acts."

1 Chronicles 16: 8-9

Another week of counting. Another week of heaven-sent gifts.

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God's amazing love

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forgiveness

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gray days for refocusing; sunny days for reflection

We can only be said to be alive in those moments

when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.

~Thornton Wilder

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this upside down kingdom blogger and her willingness to serve

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His desire to use her continually... and the many, many ways in which He does just that

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the challenge-- the constant challenge... more of Him, less of me

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the Refiner's fire, the Potter's hands, and safety under His wings

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indoor forts

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the two-year old thought process... so very, very randomly sweet~

Lolli: I like my ears, Mama. Do you like your ears?

Me: Yes, I do.

Lolli: Me, too!

Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year;

to the honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow.

~Edward Sandford Martin

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napping children, a clean kitchen... rest.

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two older brothers... sharing the Gospel... with their 2 yo sister... with excitement, enthusiasm, and joy

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and then later... from her precious lips... "Jesus loves you, {Big Man}!!"

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a sunny afternoon and a well-worn football

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impromptu sword fights with a light saber, a rake and a broom

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AWANA verses and "lessons" from our 6-year old "teacher"

Thou hast given so much to me,

Give one thing more, - a grateful heart;

Not thankful when it pleaseth me,

As if Thy blessings had spare days,

But such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.

~George Herbert

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big brother shoulder rides

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her hand in his... his attention, his direction, his care

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tire swings

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smiley faces on Costco receipts

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very special friends and our time together-- spontaneous dinners and pages to color, trampoline bounces (for hours on end), laughter and camaraderie and blessings galore, and by the end of the day~ weary, nay exhausted, bodies... with hearts filled to overflowing

He who thanks but with the lips

Thanks but in part;

The full, the true Thanksgiving

Comes from the heart.

~J.A. Shedd

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Thanksgiving and the joy of family gathered round the table

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favorite holidays

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His extravagant love

"Now, our God, we give you thanks,

and praise Your glorious name."

1 Chronicles 29:13

Happy Thanksgiving!

and the list continues...