AUGUST 2013
One Thousand Gifts (by Ann Voskamp)
I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for 2012...
and now I'm on the 1,000 Gifts Dare for 2013...
my format now is a bit more simpler than before though...
and now I'm on the 1,000 Gifts Dare for 2013...
my format now is a bit more simpler than before though...
Today I find JOY in...
8/1/13 Thurs
1716. taking lunch to my son at Colts Camp
He heard this on his radio... "We have a man roasting hot dogs on the Eternal Flame." #ColtsCamp
1717. healthy discussions w/my accountability partner
1718. doing nothing through prayer
discussions I have w/my daughter about how prayer DOES DO THINGS!
discussions I have w/my daughter about how prayer DOES DO THINGS!
8/2/13 Fri
1719. playing catch up on my blog postings
1720. God working things out HIS way
1721. family tradition of the State Fair
(this year 7th year at State Fair Band Day)
(this year 7th year at State Fair Band Day)
w/new family member, A
At the Dairy Barn... the sign says, "Dairy cows are magicians--they can turn grass into milk." A says her mommy's better 'cause she can turn anything into milk! |
8/3/13 Sat
1722. help clearing fallen branches
our old trees seem to be losing the battle w/Mother Nature - LOL!
1723. YouTube promises :)
1724. the hope of tomorrow... resting in His arms at my church
8/4/13 Sun
1725. another person sitting in the family row at church
1726. pork roast, kielbasa sausage, sauerkraut & mashed potatoes
thankful for a little German heritage on the Linhardt side of the family :)
1727. peaceful evening outside shared with loved ones
holding a sleeping baby, chatting w/a sister-in-love, bonfires & s'mores
8/6/13 Tues
1731. the blessing of holding a fussy baby so that her Mommy can rest
"Seriously Mom! Who wants to see pictures of your food?" |
1734. back to school photos - all over Facebook & Twitter
ah... the memories!
1735. $5 times 140 = $13,704.95
seriously
1736. text from my neighbor
"Becky got 2nd in class today!" |
1740. Worship Arts note
1741. Captivity & Oppression - a post I shared today :)
1742. being broken... completely broken
8/10/13 Sat
1741. Captivity & Oppression - a post I shared today :)
1742. being broken... completely broken
Check this post out from Ann Voskamp. |
8/10/13 Sat
8/13/13 Tues
1752. a tinge of jealousy... that this is my FRIEND's view from bed this morning
YET... THANKFUL FOR MY NEIGHBORHOOD TOO!
1753. Card Love - a friend's new venture
1754. a happy marriage
8/14/13 Wed
photo credit - T. Getz |
1753. Card Love - a friend's new venture
1754. a happy marriage
8/14/13 Wed
1768. church - may we NEVER downplay the JOYS
found in a simple Sunday in our home church!
1769. another photo shoot under the shagbark hickory
1770. praying over a feverish baby & knowing that God is at work
found in a simple Sunday in our home church!
1769. another photo shoot under the shagbark hickory
1770. praying over a feverish baby & knowing that God is at work
8/22/13 Thurs My Big Sister's Birthday
1781. killing 20 minutes w/my BFFHeiter by critiquing the sponsored plant beds in the church parking lot
1783. day home alone to battle the sore throat & body aches which greeted me this morning
1784. being a BUM while working on a few volunteer things
1785. early to bed today meant a really short day!
(and that makes me really happy!)
1784. being a BUM while working on a few volunteer things
1785. early to bed today meant a really short day!
(and that makes me really happy!)
8/26/13 Mon
1792. first day of T's JUNIOR year in college - say it isn't so!
1793. another friend celebrating her first grandbaby
1794. hearing a different drum
"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." ~ Henry David Thoreau
"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." ~ Henry David Thoreau
8/28/13 Wed T's 21st Birthday
1798. my post on Facebook this morning:
This would be one of those days when a loving, well-meaning mother
could be tempted to say, "Make wise choices." But, I would never say that
This would be one of those days when a loving, well-meaning mother
could be tempted to say, "Make wise choices." But, I would never say that
1800. proud of our niece
8/29/13 Thurs
I've taken the 1,000 Gifts Dare for 2012 & 2013... click on the links below for specific months...
1000 Gifts 12/13
1000 Gifts 11/13
1000 Gifts 10/13
1000 Gifts 9/13
1000 Gifts 8/13
1000 Gifts 7/13
1000 Gifts 12/13
1000 Gifts 11/13
1000 Gifts 10/13
1000 Gifts 9/13
1000 Gifts 8/13
1000 Gifts 7/13
I'm doing this too, enjoyed seeing your list! keep it going sister
ReplyDeleteThanks Christa :) Working on month 21 now :) Most days I have to pick & choose between things to keep it at three. As a matter of fact, on my worst days, I still see JOY in the little things that God puts in front of me!
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