Week Six - Thankful for.......

229. sleeping baby
230. little hands
231. the sound of little feet walking
232. happy grinning face
234. good eaters
235. baby climbing in car seat that is in the house
236. little one walking all over the yard
237. little one wanting to help pick up sticks
238. good naps
239. visit with sister
240. computer to use
241. gift of breakfast treats
242. yard work
243. sleeping baby
244. little one's face upon seeing family return
245. happy little boy after a weekend alone with both parents
246. time to sit by a fire and visit as the sun goes down
247. sparks dancing and shooting in a display just for two
248. Canadian geese flying overhead
249. then circling for a landing
250. geese out for a morning swim on pond
251. friend happy and excited about move
252. blessings for missionaries
253. friend blessed by special family weekend in a blooming Savannah
254. shared dinner
255. courteous young man at paint store ( makes me sound ancient!)
256. enough for bills
257. slow cooked sweet potatoes so sweet
258. more than enough - thank you God!

Week Five - Thankful for.......

184. new car for safe travel
185. gas to travel
186. egg McMuffin
187. bright blue sky
188. happy men burning
189. time to help friends
190. health
191. opportunity to talk with an acquaintance from church
192. chance meeting with friend
193. time to laugh
194. Frosty Jr (150 cal)
195. one more book to share
196. little kisses
197. early night after a very busy week
198. little kisses - yes twice!
199. Sunday morning sun streaming in on the face
200. peaceful resting after waking
201. whole town buzzing in great weather
202. clean porch
203. new mercies
204. having prayers of others
205. good shopping trip with old friend
206. spending birthday gift of money
207. getting on the wrong rode and enjoying the ride
208. budding trees
209. garden centers bursting with blooms
210. being assisted by friendly staff
211. morning  of encouragement
212. visiting with unknown new mother in store and admiring her baby boy
213. watching tiny babies
214. being able to shop "off" hours
215. friends who share my burdens
216. lacy cookie
217. missionaries
218. gathering of the faithful
219. eating together
220. a soaking thunderstorm
221. followed by clear sky
222. bed made
223. little one laughing at the window watching dog
224. and him laughing at the sun in my hair, trying to grab it
225. his good nap
226.  time to slow down for an hour after a busy week and  before a busy weekend
227. clean kitchen
228. way to honor old friend

Week Four: Thankful For ........

130. Saturday mornings
131. perfect celebration to end Birthday week
132. unexpected Sunday morning breakfast with friends at McDonald's
133. perfect worship service
134. Bo toddling on the winter's grass
135. waving, always the waving
136. riding in the Mustang on the open road
137. planting pine trees for the future
138. clear blue skys
139. warm day
140. little one enjoying friend's little dog
141. Friend enjoying watching the little one toddle
142. birds at feeder
143. another perfect day
144. deep discussion
145. boys playing with daddy
146. slow cooked sweet potatoes
147. beautiful skys
148. little hands digginh in the soft ground
149. squeal of laughter climbing the stairs
150. hearing little boy saying "thank you" so easily
151. bed made as I showered
152. garbage ready for can
153. my love language acknowledged
154. computer brought downstairs
155. taking an old friend to lunch
156. perfect day AGAIN
157. content husband
158. happy, working daughter
159. an unexpected plan unfolding
160. great sharing time
161. great prayer time
162. work on land
163. dead trees cut
164. having family just down the lane
165. time in life to help
166. grace
167. the absolutely MOST perfect day!
168. little boys excited to see one another
169. hot dogs cooked over the fire
170. hot dogs eaten by the pond
171. boys throwing rocks and dirt clumps into the pond
172. marshmellow toasted to gloden brown
173. choclate melting from their heat
174. graham crackers enclosing them both
175. riding in the Mustang with happy boys
176. playing until exhausted
177. nap under a tent
178. sandbox
179. famlily visiting on the porch
180. little fingers massaging tired shoulders
181. goodbye kisses
182. late walk
183. work on our land

Week Three: Thankful For.......

113. unexpected enjoyable conversations
114. hairdryer to dry not just the hair but coat, gloves, jeans, spirit
115. not missing yard full of tiny sparrows enjoying an early morning feast
(of what?)
116. sunshine streaming through the windows after three gloomy days
117. short but happy visit with little ones after weekend of working
118. B grinning and waving as he "announces " himself then runs into room as if onto the football field
119. beginning birthday with colorful glass of fresh squeezed juices
120. many happy greetings sung and expressed on birthday
121. sharing book believing it to be life changing
122. surprise sushi for lunch
123. simple evening meal
124. being able to use gift
125. time to appreciate maturing nephew
126. time with sister and family and friends
127. time to wander
128. early blooms
129. tulips