Thursday, February 28, 2013

I Choose Joy! Counting 1,000 Gifts (402-450)

402. Big boys learning to drive the four-wheeler.

403. Snow wet enough to build forts!

404. Made-up silly songs.

405. Purging "junk".

406. The way an orange smells while you peel it.

407. Substitute teachers.

408. Doughnuts!

409. First thoughts of the day being God's promise.

410. The feel of spring coming.

411. Confirmation from God!

412. Bike rides in mid Feb.

413. Melting ice.

414. The pink hearts everywhere reassuring that He loves us.

415. Hot peaceful showers.

416. Valentines parties with friends.
417. Afternoon sledding.

418. Days off school to party and play.

419. Godly friends who lift you up and hold you accountable.

420. Cards and flowers from the Mr.

421. Sunshine streaming through the windows.

422. Popcorn/movie night.

423. Homemade bird feeders.

424. Fresh haircuts.

425. The "fingers" of snow made by the blowing wind.

426. Broomball/hockey with friends.

427. Squeals of delight as they travel down the luge track.

428. Fresh painted walls.

429. Anticipation of a date.

430. New red pens.

431. Bedtime tea.

432. The excited anticipation of a visit to my sisters.

433. Winning a game squeals.

434. Doing math in his head.

435. Convicting sermons.

436. Groceries gotten.

437. Red leather.

438. Cousins 7 and 9 years old getting baptized and publicly showing their faith!

439. Snowmobile rides.

440. Big brother reading books to little brothers.

441. Beautiful sisters inside and out.

442. Prayers felt in the middle of the night as my sister misses sleep to pray.

443. Godly friends.

444. Family members who love God and show evidence of this love through the way they live.

445. Sisters hospitality.

446. Sleeping in my own bed after being gone.

447. Wonderful neighbors willing to watch the dog.

448. The dogs "hot laps" in excitement when she sees you.

449. Friends willing to share some organizational ideas.

450. Frost covered trees.

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