More of the 1000 gifts list...

#46 The cheerful color orange

#47 The bend and sway of green grass that could use cutting at the bottom of the children's slide

#48 Quiet moments in a chaotic home

#49 A toddler wearing Daddy's shoes, clomping carefully (and loudly) around the house

#50 Arms full of children

#51 Grocery stores open 24 hours

#52 Screams and squeals of delight from a huge group of friends enjoying the trampoline

#53 An expensive coat that was misplaced--FOUND!

#54 A house full of the aroma of freshly baked cookies:)

#55 Sharing a tender moment of mourning the loss of "our duck" with my daughters--tears were shed by all three of us

#56 A moment of shared excitement with a friend about "what could be"

#57 A good night's rest

#58 Bubbles being blown by little puckered lips on a windy day

#59 A mostly clean house

#60 The soft pitter-patter sound of the rain on our metal roof

#61 An email of encouragement and thanks

#62 Laundry that needs folding

#63 Dishes that need washing

#64 The girls holding still for hair brushing

#65 Tasting something yummy at a church potluck


James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.