2016 August 1 of 3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

Three Gifts A Day: AUGUST 2016
Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare
I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. Going to hit 5,000 in 2016!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

Mon 8-1
4906 playing house - aka - making the new apt seem more like home

4907 meeting new people at UPike

4908 deer sightings at the new apartment

Tues 8-2
4909 getting familiar with new places

4910 buying myself a happy ("glam gloves") for the new apartment

4911 liking my spouse - you know a lot of people don't :O

Wed 8-3

4912 shopping in jammies - well, covered up with a long sundress

4913 reminders of the Little

PBS kids on TV

4914 sneaking up onto the apartment roof for a quick the view

Thurs 8-4
4915 early morning deer outside the window
4916 lunch with new girlfriends

4917 cool color blends for the apartment

Fri 8-5

4918 mountain air in the morning
4919 historical registry places

 

4920 pretty scenery along the road of life

Sat 8-6
4921 a happy helper for the household chores

4922 picking up the slack

4923 feeding green tomato-plant-eating demon-caterpillars to the hens

Sun 8-7
4924 the color of blue - sky, pool, etc.
4925 pool time with the Little

4926 summer free-style dinners

Mon 8-8 - school day off for the Little
4927 running errands with the Little
4928 visiting Great Grandma and Great Grandpa

4929 visiting a Great Uncle and Great Aunt

Tues 8-9

4930 a few hours of quietness
4931 some things never change (cat on the fireplace mantle!)

4932 evening cuddles

Wed 8-10

4933 a new vacuum cleaner that doesn't weigh 2 tons
(there's something to be said for inexpensive K-Mart appliances - ha ha!)
4934 gorgeous sunsets played out on the eastern sky at our stuckinindiana home

4935 the blessing of having a view and a cement pond here in stuckinindiana

2016 AUGUST 1of3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

There are more blessings to come! GOD IS FULL OF THEM! Search for other daily blessings from us by searching for the blog labels of: #1000Gifts #JoyDare #1KGiftsJoyDare

An Irish Blessing for Your Day! #write31days 10-2-16

I love collecting quotes, lyrics, scriptures & sayings that catch my eye then pairing them up with a photo I’ve taken somewhere along the way. I love sharing those with friends and anyone. Sometimes I will share a collection of my “stuckinindiana pairings” for a holiday or event or day of remembrance. A favorite group I’ve put together are on my stuckinindiana Facebook page in an album entitled “World Wisdom”. Today I want to share an Irish blessing with you...

"May the dreams you hold dearest
be those which come true
and the kindness you spread
keep returning to you."
~ Irish Blessing

Read that blessing one more time focusing on the words I’ve highlighted:

"May the dreams you hold dearest be those which come true and the kindness you spread keep returning to you." ~ Irish Blessing

What are the dreams you hold dearest? Are they dreams of attaining material blessings or the blessings of others? Are they dreams of being famous or influential in the eyes of the world? Are they dreams for the well-being of loved ones? Are they dreams of attaining goals, of growing & learning daily, of making some needed changes in your life… ?

And, how often do you spread kindness? Is being kind something that is a forethought for you or is it something that usually happens based on how others are treating you or behaving? How do you usually spread kindness? What can you do today to begin a new pattern of spreading kindness?

When I first read this Irish blessing, many of the above questions came to mind. If we don’t really consider what we are holding dearest and how we are acting regardless of what is happening to us and around us, this blessing could be, in many ways, a curse. Reading this “blessing” made me pause and think about what I was choosing for me & for my life.

Today may you make the choices and changes to embrace this blessing:

"May the dreams you hold dearest be those which come true and the kindness you spread keep returning to you." ~ Irish Blessing

Many blessings upon YOU today!


5 Minute Free-For-All #write31days 10-2-16 An Irish Blessing for Your Day!

2016 July 3 of 3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

Three Gifts A Day: JULY 2016
Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare

I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. Getting super close to 5,000!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

Thurs 7-21

4873 dropping off the LOML at work and then shopping for 3 hours in jammies at WalMart - ha ha ha... kinda
4874 jotting down ideas on how to make the apartment feel more like "home"
4875 Indiana home in time to see the Little before bed time

Fri 7-22
4876 cuddle time and Greek yogurt in bed with the Little

2016 July 2 of 3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

Three Gifts A Day: JULY 2016

Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare
I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. Getting super close to 5,000!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

Mon 7-11 A New Chapter Begins... the LOML's FIRST DAY at UPike
4843 being rather organized with someone else in my world isn't quite so - ha ha!!
4844 my helper posing on bales of hay

4845 out working the light of day aka hours & hours of weeding the garden = a sense of accomplishment

2016 July 1 of 3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

Three Gifts A Day: JULY 2016
Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare
I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. Getting super close to 5,000!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

Fri 7-1

4813 Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark - SO COOL!

4814 Royal Arch w/our Colorado kids

4815 Psyched on Netflix when you are too tired to move from climbing mountains

2016 September 1 of 3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

Three Gifts A Day: SEPTEMBER 2016
Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare
I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. Going to hit 5,000 in 2016!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

Thurs 9-1
4999 garden work, pool work, sunflowers & chickens, weeds, lost contacts, pruning, laundry, packing, Tractor Supply Company, etc. 

5000 when time stands still!! 

5001 an excited Little at our new Kentucky apartment 

Fri 9-2
5002 introducing the Little to the President at UPike

2016 June 3 of 3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

Three Gifts A Day: JUNE 2016

Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare

I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. Going to hit 5,000 in 2016!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

Tues 6-21
4783 a quiet home and getting some cleaning done while the cat naps

4784 taking a power nap in the afternoon
4785 the ability to see COLORS!

Wed 6-22
4786 wondering why all 5 hens often use the same laying box

2016 June 2 of 3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

Three Gifts A Day: JUNE 2016

Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare

I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. Going to hit 5,000 in 2016!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

Sat 6-11

4753 getting out of the sun

4754 lilies from the previous owner

4755 date night with R&K at Bonge's -- then a long drive home

Sun 6-12

4756 my favorite co-worker

4757 wedding plans for a family member

#JoyDare No. 4763 a Coop with a View

There are so many "chores" in life that seem unpleasant. Cleaning out a chicken coop would be one of those! And yet, even in the unpleasant things of life, we can find beauty. As I was shoveling "dirty" pine shavings into a box to carry to the compost pile the other day, I thought how most people would NOT want that chore. It's no fun to shovel then dump... shovel then dump... shovel then dump

2016 June 1 of 3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

Three Gifts A Day: JUNE 2016

Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare

I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. Going to hit 5,000 in 2016!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

Wed 6-1

4723 a green bean tree in Indiana... hmmmm?

4724 taking the long way home from Bonge's & being able to watch our local river otter family working on Barb's Brook

2016 May 3 of 3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

Three Gifts A Day: MAY 2016

Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare

I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. Going to hit 5,000 in 2016!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

Sat 5-21
4690 perennials on the property

4691 hard work - digging out concrete!

2016 May 2 of 3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

Three Gifts A Day: MAY 2016

Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare

I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. Going to hit 5,000 in 2016!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

Wed 5-11
4660 tall flowers & short people

4661 reflections

4662 a great day to work in the yard

Thurs 5-12
4663 old barns

2016 April 3 of 3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

Three Gifts A Day: APRIL 2016

Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare

I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. Going to hit 5,000 in 2016!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

Thurs 4-21
4600 using my Valentine's present for hours

#tbt photo of when I got it:

4601 the sound of rain on the pole barn roof

Just a Coincidence

I arrived at the dealership early - fully expecting to be there for a few hours while my little yellow car was serviced. It was WAY overdue for service & had been exhibiting many troublesome hints that I either take it in soon or call for help from the side of the road someday soon. The LOML (yes, that's what I call the spouse) made the appointment for me & set up the timing so that he could be available for consultation should any $$ emergencies be found in the inspections. 

I was prepared for a 3-4 hour wait

2016 April 2 of 3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

Three Gifts A Day: APRIL 2016

Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare

I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. Going to hit 5,000 in 2016!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

Mon 4-11

4570 eating "chocolate coffee grinds" - per the Little

4571 de-cluttering the closets

4572 country sunsets

Tues 4-12

4573 Father Gregory has more "pretty little yellow flowers" than we do :)

4574 some of my favorite lichens :)

2016 April 1 of 3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

Three Gifts A Day: APRIL 2016

Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare

I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. Going to hit 5,000 in 2016!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

4-1 Fri
4540 lots of laughs at lunch with Barb & Chip
4541 bees & a green roof at the LOML's workplace

4542 the view in my neck of the woods