Tuesday, 21 February 2012

1000 gifts

I get stressed that I am always behind in posting my lists, but I am keeping track in a journal. It should be that much easier--right. I am still struggling with counting my blessings. Some days are so incredibly hard. Lately I feel like just packing it all in and running away to a deserted island some where, but usually when I stop to reflect I am amazed at how much God truly has blessed me with.

141. Finishing Valentines that he really wanted to make. He had to cut out all 22 super hero capes and write "love Zech". It was a struggle to get him to finish!

142. Heat attacks on their doors and crib.



143. Cuddles and the sweet things they say:

Gigi - Mom you're so cute.
Me - Oh thank you, you are very cute too.
Gigi - No Mom, just you're cute.

144. Seeing their faces as they awoke to hearts.

145. Valentine surprises and treats for everyone.

146. Reading all of his Valentine cards to him.

147. Powerful video messages.

148. Words of encouragement from a woman who has been through so much.

149. Baskets of cheese.

150. Celebrating my hubby's birthday.



151. Mexican food.

152. Black Forest Trifle - a quick fix for a birthday cake flop!

153. Slow mornings - not having to rush for school.

154. Leftovers.

155. Walks to the park and playground.

156. A clean house.

157. Stocked fridge.

158. Prepping yummy platters.

159. Celebrating 30 years!

160. Dedicating our kids--finally!

161. Bible verses and prayers for each one specifically.

162. Friends to celebrate with and confide in.

163. sleeping in after a rough night.

164. Packing a picnic.

165. Mountains, a fresh blanket of snow and toboggans.

166. Friends and family to share Family Day with in the mountains.

167. A week off from school.

168. Brown Bear activities and games.

169. Time for the two of them.

170. Encouraging discussions and openness.

171. Psalm 27.

172. Opportunities to minister.

173. Planning items for a Busy Bag exchange.

174. A change of plans that works out best for everyone.

175. Dabbers to colour with.

176. Wrapping up our Brown Bear week.

177. Teddy bear pancakes for our teddy bear picnic.



178. Teddy bear M & M sorting and counting.



179. Knowing that God has a plan for us.

180. God knows our hearts and imperfections as human beings.

181. He works through our weaknesses.

182. Dinner out at our favourite Vietnamese restaurant.

183. Girls night out and my hubby who watches all three kids.

184. A trip to Ikea.

185. The comforting taste of Chai Lattes.

186. A husband that deserves far better than I give.

187. Flat tires close to home.

188. Cuddles from my sleepy baby.

189. Seeing that God has everything under control in the midst of the storm and when I want to quit.

190. Peace that God loves us and has us in the palm of His hand.

191. Awesome friends and the encouragement, love, support and the listening ear she offers.

192. Watching best friends play, laugh, cry, hug.

193. Getting a 'family' doctor.

194. Hearing results that we should have heard a while ago (but because we didn't have a family doctor we couldn't).

195. Knowing that my suspicions about her 'owies' were right and getting her some medicine.

196. Flat tires close to the tire shop. We just replaced our two back tires on Monday, and then on Wednesday we got a nail in our brand new tire. Luckily it was still under 'warranty' and we were really close to the shop, when it happened.

197. Knowing that when no body else knows, God understands.

198. Playing outside.

199. Hearing that he was short listed.

200. Adventures with Clover.



201. Games that they love to play.

202. New ministries and knowing that it is only God that will make it work.

203. Celebrating 6 months.

204. Mentors, words of encouragement, Godly discernment (miraculously it still exists) and advice.

205. Going to church with some good friends we haven't seen in a while.

206. Going for a walk and playing 'football' as a family.

207. A surprise birthday party.

208. Text messages to throw him off so he was really surprised.

209. Busy Bag Exchanges.

210. Choking back tears as she gives me words of encouragement, support and love.

211. Knowing that God has put the right people in our lives at just the right time.

212. Seeing how eager he is to try new and different foods.



213. Seeing how much fun my kids had playing with all of their friends.

214. Catching up with some friends we haven't chatted with in a while.

215. Sitting tall, on his own!

216. Playing Pirates.



217. Trying new hairdo's and a little girl who lets me.




1 comment:

Crystal said...

It doesn't matter when you post here - it just matters that you notice and record somewhere :) I've discovered that when I'm most out of sorts is when I most need to be looking and writing because His grace and His goodness are always there waiting for me. God bless!