OCTOBER 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...
10/1/13 Tues
1900. unexpected tears - often cleansing to the soul
1901. jammies on by 2pm
1902. dinner guest - 1st time AT the table
10/2/13 Wed
1903. early morning smiles
1904. impromptu visits with friends
10/4/13 Fri
1910. Fridays & great quotes!!
"It is in the quiet crucible of your personal, private sufferings that your noblest dreams are born & God's greatest gifts are given in compensation for what you've been through." ~ Wintley Phipps
1911. dinner w/the LOML!
"It is in the quiet crucible of your personal, private sufferings that your noblest dreams are born & God's greatest gifts are given in compensation for what you've been through." ~ Wintley Phipps
1911. dinner w/the LOML!
10/6/13 Sun
1915. listing the names & attributes of Jesus to fall back asleep in the night - since I was awake from 2am until about 5:15am
1916. Sunday afternoon naps :)
1917. the smell of autumn air
10/8/13 Tues
1921. being ahead (for a change) on something
1922. lunch with RefresHer girls :)
1923. teamwork - otherwise known as folding the clothes on the floor beside the Pack N Play so "someone" will remain content
10/12/13 Sat
1933. a baby that slept in for ONCE :)
1934. work... hard work!
1935. a long HOT shower & clean sheets :)
10/15/13 Tues
1944. Crockpot meals!
10/17/13 Thurs
1948. Lots of rest
1949. Being there when someone else couldn't be found
1950. Early to bed
10/18/13 Fri
1951. Feeling better
1952. Afternoon nap for the 3 girls in the house
1956. music on ALL day while I leisurely did housework :)
10/20/13 Sun
10/20/13 Sun
1957. church & then a baby shower for Brynn :)
1959. evening w/the LOML at dinner & the Colts/Broncos game
10/21/13 Mon
1960. sleeping in
1961. hubby getting to work in town today
1962. early night
10/21/13 Mon
1960. sleeping in
1961. hubby getting to work in town today
1962. early night
10/22/13 Tues
1963. late to RefresHer - but no condemnation
1964. gleaning or something
1965. decorating after gleaning
1964. gleaning or something
1965. decorating after gleaning
10/23/13 Wed
1966. fields being harvested then plowed
1967. poet friend who was inspired by one of my photos
1968. dinner with a little girl, her mommy and the LOML
1967. poet friend who was inspired by one of my photos
Kindred Spirits |
10/25/13 Fri
1972. coffee in the morning w/a friend
1973. lunch w/friend who has been a friend for almost 20 years!
1974. celebrating October birthday girlfriends
1972. coffee in the morning w/a friend
1973. lunch w/friend who has been a friend for almost 20 years!
1974. celebrating October birthday girlfriends
1976. loving friends even though they've dropped off the grid
1977. affirmation from some new friends
1978. chipping away at projects around the house
1977. affirmation from some new friends
1978. chipping away at projects around the house
1988. Halloween FUN!
1989. lunch w/BFF-H... lots of laughter
1990. sharing other mothers' pics of their children
for our ministry Facebook page :)
1989. lunch w/BFF-H... lots of laughter
1990. sharing other mothers' pics of their children
for our ministry Facebook page :)
OCTOBER 2013 #1000Gifts #JoyDare
I've taken the 1,000 Gifts Dare for 2012 & 2013... click on the links below for specific months...
1000 Gifts 9/13
1000 Gifts 8/13
1000 Gifts 7/13
1000 Gifts 9/13
1000 Gifts 8/13
1000 Gifts 7/13