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
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| 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
8/5/13 Mon
1728. the job that God placed in J's life 2 1/2 yrs ago!
1729. baby friends for A at the BFF Club
1730. family dinner - almost like the old days
8/6/13 Tues
1731. the blessing of holding a fussy baby so that her Mommy can rest
1732. door prizes
1733. pictures of food
1733. pictures of food
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| "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
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| "Becky got 2nd in class today!" |
1737. early mornings
1738. planning, scheduling & keeping secrets
1739. getting rid of stuff
8/9/13 Fri
1738. planning, scheduling & keeping secrets
1739. getting rid of stuff
8/9/13 Fri
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
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| Check this post out from Ann Voskamp. |
8/10/13 Sat
1743. a safe drive - w/my boys
1744. super awesome surprise about the hotel God snagged for us!
1745. great opera with Kelsey & Kelsea
and an unforgettable meteor shower
1744. super awesome surprise about the hotel God snagged for us!
1745. great opera with Kelsey & Kelsea
and an unforgettable meteor shower
8/11/13 Sun
1746. relaxing morning w/the LOML
1747. street fair walk, paddle boating & hiking trails
8/12/13 Mon
1749. early mornings by a foggy lake
1750. paddle boat rides & other such fun
1751. petty theft - a post to be published some day!
GRRRRRRR!
1749. early mornings by a foggy lake
1750. paddle boat rides & other such fun
1751. petty theft - a post to be published some day!
GRRRRRRR!
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
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| photo credit - T. Getz |
1753. Card Love - a friend's new venture
1754. a happy marriage
8/14/13 Wed
1755. napping Bear cat!!
1756. showing off A-town :)
1757. trusting God to help us (the LOML & I) to show GOD'S LOVE through our words & actions (is a big job some days)
8/15/13 Thurs
1758. early walkabout with Kelsey while Tyler worked at Colts Camp :)
1756. showing off A-town :)
8/15/13 Thurs
1758. early walkabout with Kelsey while Tyler worked at Colts Camp :)
1759. surprising Tyler (even though Kelsey kept giggling!)
1760. great way to begin a bonfire
8/16/13 Fri
1761. thankful for MUSIC in our home!
1762. garden bounty - for lunch
1763. one month of knowing that they are sleeping safely at night
1760. great way to begin a bonfire
8/16/13 Fri
1761. thankful for MUSIC in our home!
1762. garden bounty - for lunch
1763. one month of knowing that they are sleeping safely at night
8/17/13 Sat
1764. early morning w/A so her Mommy could sleep in a little
1765. a not-so-early breakfast for T & K on the deck
1766. having the porch swing back in action
1764. early morning w/A so her Mommy could sleep in a little
1765. a not-so-early breakfast for T & K on the deck
1766. having the porch swing back in action
8/18/13 Sun
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
8/19/13 Mon
1771. morning with Baby A - even though she wasn't feeling all that great
1772. being available to help with A (aka no Miss Frizzle this fall)
1773. 10-month anniversary for these two:
8/20/13 Tues
1774. safe trip to Cinci for T & K
1775. family matters
1776. doctor visit = diagnosis :)
1775. family matters
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| even Sollie helps watch over A |
8/21/13 Wed
1777. another morning loving on a little one
1778. tomatoes upon tomatoes upon tomatoes :)
1779. the LOML is my BFF too!
1778. tomatoes upon tomatoes upon tomatoes :)
1779. the LOML is my BFF too!
8/22/13 Thurs My Big Sister's Birthday
1780. morning walkabout with a stroller in tow :)
and hair bows...
and hair bows...
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!)
8/24/13 Sat
The theme of the day was SPONTANEITY :)
1786. watching talented artists perform
1787. roller coasters & merry-go-rounds
1788. Graeter's ice cream with Atlanta friends
on my sister's birthday :)
The theme of the day was SPONTANEITY :)
1786. watching talented artists perform
1787. roller coasters & merry-go-rounds
1788. Graeter's ice cream with Atlanta friends
on my sister's birthday :)
8/25/13 Sun
1789. waking up in the middle of the night & being so excited about church
1790. falling asleep & missing alarm for church
1791. family time
1789. waking up in the middle of the night & being so excited about church
1790. falling asleep & missing alarm for church
1791. family time
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
8/27/13 Tues
1795. being perfectly fine with a great room floor
covered with stuff animals & baby toys
1796. leftovers from the garden again = LOVE
covered with stuff animals & baby toys
1796. leftovers from the garden again = LOVE
1797. evening - after a very busy day, you need one!
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
1799. excess watermelon
1800. proud of our niece
8/29/13 Thurs
1801. #tbt pictures - always make me smile
1802. crazy corn
1803. getting ready to "blow this popsicle stand"
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| apparently this has something to do with pollination |
(packing, laundry, cleaning, checking lists, etc.)
8/30/13 Fri - traveling day to Sumter, SC
1804. short night & a later start to a trip w/the family
WORKED OUT JUST FINE :)
1805. sitting in the back seat by this girl for 13 hours
1806. safe travels to SC - thank you Lord!
8/31/13 Sat
1807. pep talks & wins on the softball field
1808. out to dinner then... packed & ready to go
1809. gourmet dessert from the LOML
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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