Saturday, January 29, 2011

Week Two: Thankful For:

71. a most perfect day
72. morning walk with companionship thrown in
73. greetings on return home by family enjoying this perfect day on bank of pond
74. lab puppy chasing & retrieving ball in water
75. gathering sticks for possible bonfire
76. celebrating the blessing of an auburn three year old
77. visit with dear friend who has known me since birth
78. laughing about tales of my parents
79. reading bedtime books to the too-fast growing boy
80. blessing of proximity
81. little eye lashes that flutter to remain open but quickly give way
82. peaceful sleep
83. perfect day, yes again!
84. the Lord's day - what a great one
85. enjoying praising with His people
86. laughter does the heart good & certain dance video is medicine for the soul
87. discovering audio on Bible gateway
88. finally understanding who the "stronger man" is
89. corn tortillas with green sauce over steak shared with friends over an unexpected lunch
90. family heading to pond as the sun sinks behind trees
91. that little one waving - always waving
92. having a plan for supper and preparing early
93. day filled with purpose
94. living the promise!
95. love of books

Feb.
96. comfort in the return to normal, ordinary life
97. at home day to recharge, regroup
98. pleasure of time to clean house and enjoy that cleanness
99. the whir of dishwasher after evening meal
100. afternoon with too-fast growing boy
101. the joy of him excitedly waiting on doorsteps for me
102. perfect technique cracking eggs
103. earnest brow while stirring brownies
104. playing with the tools in the storage room because I was a little cool outside
105. loving being with him
106. him playing in mud puddles at pond's edge
107. loving that dog that brings them out most evenings
108. baby-boy wanting to ride then "drive" Juju's car
109. those full body waves
110. books to share
111. requested spaghetti sauce cooked all afternoon
112. being able to stay inside this gray day