One Thousand Gifts

0291. rays of sunshine at the end of a cloudy day

0292. hanging out at our new library with my kiddos

0293. having a good cry

0294. singing {especially harmony!}

0295. spending time with my sister

0296. the smell of clean laundry

0297. watching my kiddos *dig to China* in the sand pile

0298. Spring's first flowers

0299. driving with the windows down

0300. the patience of my husband with me {thank goodness!}

0301. participating in the excitement of my kiddos over their science experiments

0302. two nights out this week with girlfriends

0303. good, honest conversations

0304. the smell of my kiddos' clean, damp hair

0305. Sunday afternoon naps

Comments

Nicole said…

I love watching everyone's list grow when I stop by. I just wrote #201 this morning. Have a blessed day.

February 27, 2011 at 9:01 PM

Lora @ my blessed life said…

Nicole~
There's something about counting our gifts that brings great perspective to our lives, isn't there?
Blessings!

February 28, 2011 at 8:54 AM

Craig said…

I’m here from Ann’s again today – I know it’s Tuesday – reading lots of lists takes some time :)

Of your “thank you’s” this week my favorite was: 0301. participating in the excitement of my kiddos over their science experiments (I can just see that excitement – and the joy – and I can just imagine how it feels – that’s a good mom who shares this kind of excitement)

Thank you for this – it all just made me smile – and smiles are important.

God Bless you and all of yours

March 1, 2011 at 11:24 AM

dayna said…

Hi Lora. I recently (only days ago) joined the blogging world. Most of my thanks go to you. You were the first blog I found and continue to read. Thank you for words of encouragement and inspiration. I am not even sure if I am signing this correctly!

March 1, 2011 at 12:30 PM

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