Gifts 1001-1100

1001. The Hendersons.
1002. A game of badminton.
1003. Opportunity to see the beautiful sunset.
1004. A mild breeze.

1005. A tiny tinkle of the wind chime.

1006. Serenaded by insects.

1007. Back porch, rocking chair, and garden lights.

1008. Prayer that soothes and lightens a troubled heart.

1009. A day of no car, only biking.

1010. The freedom to crash a birthday party.

1011. A job that allows me to come in and get paid even on slow 

          days.

1012. Roommate chats.

1013. Hydrogen Peroxide.

1014. Glasses and contacts that enable me to see.

1015. Roommate harmony stemming from both of us being heavy

          sleepers.

1016. That I can be beneficial to anyone, bringing tears of joy and

          a smile to my friend.

1017. A chance to remember the gifts, give thanks again.

1018. Afternoon off without pay.

1019. Working for a small, flexible business.

1020. Sudden afternoon shower to clear the crowds.

1021. Shelter from the shower.

1022. Rain parting sunshine.

1023. Good times with my cousin.

1024. Highway flowers, beauty.

1025. A good Daddy.

1026. Nieces always making me feel like the queen of the room.

1027. Zekey buddy's funny faces.

1028. A dad who knows instinctively how to put things together.

1029. I am gifted to do a certain role and there is freedom in the 

          knowledge that it's ok that I am weak in certain areas.

1030. Badminton time and pool time.

1031. Bologna sandwich.

1032. Time to think during the drive.

1033. Friends with similar interests.

1034. The surprise of hearing 'Castle Hunting' by David Nevue.

1035. A manly Pa.

1036. Adopted by God as a son.

1037. Recognizing how less frequently I worry since this time last

          year and my new attitude: 'it will work out'.

1038. Friendships of giving and receiving, blessing and being 

          blessed.

1039. A park bench under a shade tree, cool breezes on this quiet

          Sunday afternoon.

1040. Bike chain coming off and reattaching itself.

1041. Plans set, plans disrupted, and plans going back to original.

1042. Provision of seeing someone I didn't think I would get to see.

1043. Randomly seeing an old friend and hearing about her new 

          awesome job. 

1044. Remembering I had chocolate in the fridge!

1045. Cool breezes on hot bike rides.

1046. Balancing numbers the first time.

1047. Pap-pa's peace.

1048. Sneezes.

1049. Abundant provision of food, shelter, clothing, clean drinking

          water, health, companions.

1050. People who become become beautiful or more beautiful 

          with time and thus a treasure.

1051. The sweet spirit of Betty S.

1052. Skype.

1053. Grace in being late many days in a row.

1054. Several days with clear sinuses.

1055. Reminder that God has a plan for me and it's wild, great and

          full of Him.

1056. Mistakenly changing walls to 6" and grace to leave them that

          way.

1057. Soothing music to calm my anxious mind.

1058. Belly hurting laughter.

1059. Again the provision of companionship in ministry.

1060. Many headache free days.

1061. Sleep coming after waking mid night.

1062. Looking ahead to a chill weekend.

1063. Stress yielding trust and refocusing on what really matters, 

          letting my overly busy agenda go.

1064. Popping bubble wrap with toes.

1065. Cool summer breeze after hot summer day.

1066. Spontaneous walks with my friend Megan.

1067. Linen capris.

1068. Biking errands.

1069. Time to make new recipes.

1070. Cold shower on a hot day.

1071. Nod from a fellow biker while out biking.

1072. A meaty sermon.

1073. The ability to read product reviews online.

1074. Surprising a friend.

1075. Hearing a life story including awkwardness, funny moments 

          and restoration.

1076. Abundant laughter today.

1077. A chance to share a snippet of my passion.

1078. Finally finishing a blog post.

1079. Dinner provided.

1080. Wisdom, entertainment, good conversation, laughter and

          sundaes with the Boltons.

1081. Realizing I have a holiday from work next week!!!

1082. Symphony at twilight unexpectedly with Erin and family.

1083. Emma cheering when she saw me.

1084. Entertained by the adorable Cara.

1085. Cool evening bike ride.

1086. 21st gear pedal pumping.

1087. Bright colors.

1088. The need for a long sleeve shirt on this cool 58 degree June

          morning.

1089. Brief conversation with elderly woman out gardening.

1090. The unique beauty of early morning sunshine.

1091. Painting with Hannah.

1092. Painting - therapy for my soul.

1093. Time to pray and plan.

1094. Skyping with my nieces and feeling like a queen of the 

          universe.

1095. Continued excitement at seeing my new rug.

1096. A reprieve from the heat.

1097. AC working again.

1098. Sleep coming easily last night, not so many thoughts.

1099. Girl only office day.

1100. Texts from Shawna that make me smile.

Gifts 901-1000

901. Days like today that could fill this list.
902. The experience that I cannot out give God.
903. The beautiful juice that represents the beautiful blood.
904. Sunshine warmth on my face.
905. Watching Zekey Buddy figure out how to play Peek-a-boo.
906. Aly catching lightning bugs in her summer dress.
907. Special grocery shopping with Kyla.
908. Air conditioning.
909. A text that my friend is back in the states.
910. Wrestling with my sis.
911. Sister, brother, and sister-in-law time.
912. The view coming down Cagle Mountain.
913. Holidays with my family.
914. Uno on the trampoline with the nieces.
915. Zekey Buddy and his inquisitive looks.
916. Strength in weakness.
917. The freedom to worship and pray at a public park.
918. Symphony music and fountain splashes as pretty awesome
        background noise.
919. A quiet car ride.
920. Fresh, locally grown strawberries.
921. A good day's work.
922. Time to pray alone.
923. The rain holding off for my bike ride.
924. A good discussion with my mom.
925. L being ok.
926. Getting to see the sunset 4 nights in a row.
927. Foggy morning and the knowledge that eventually the fog
        lifts.
928. Leisure lunch reading.
929. Project finished.
930. A drive in a nice car.
931. Sushi with friends.
932. Time to process/write out my thoughts.
933. Homemade granola bars.
934. Dogwood park early in the morning, pre-crowds.
935. Worship before work on a rainy morning.
936. No traveling this Friday evening.
937. New Cook neighbors oh so close.
938. Kindle app on my ipod.
939. John Paton's autobiography.
940. The writings of C.S. Lewis and more specifically today 'Out
        of the Silent Planet'.
941. A morning bike ride and a brief moment in the Word.
942. Appreciating my valley view home with new eyes.
943. Chattanooga.
944. Chattanooga with friends.
945. Trusting that all will work out and see the results that it did.
946. Amanda's hugs.
947. The frequency of full/satisfying Saturdays lately.
948. Deep calling to deep from my soul to kindred spirits and the
        abundance of these friends.
949. Mashaael and Iftitan and getting to see them experience a 
        new city.
950. Perfect-spending-a-day-outside weather.
951. Amazing baby shower food.
952. The smallness and thereby beauty of this world.
953. Great conversation and more great conversation with those
        who challenge and encourage me.
954. Free Jazz music in the park.
955. One service.
956. Karen as a neighbor for a year or two.
957. A new spot with minimal ants.
958. Rest after a tiring week.
959. Christina is home!
960. Blogging, my back porch, warm twilight.
961. Teach Yourself T.
962. A good sister-in-law.
963. A high school and college education.  
964. Baked salmon and asparagus.
965. A reminder of what it means that the heavens cannot contain 
        God by Louie Giglio.
966. A walk with Lori V.
967. Getting to see many friends.
968. Meaningful BIG prayer time.
969. Christ has set me free from trying to work my way to Heaven.
970. Mindless work that allows me to really enjoy my audio book.
971. Funds to pay my first CA payment.
972. Funds to buy my friend's dinner.
973. Milk.
974. Intriguing audio book.
975. Cancelled practice.
976. Time to run errands.
977. My former roommate in town.
978. A chance to get out of the office.
979. A friend to challenge/encourage me.
980. A walk and dinner in the park with Jana.
981. A later arrival time tomorrow.
982. An old baby grand to tinkle the ivories.
983. A chance to serve a grieving family.
984. Wedding yielding family bike ride.
985. Fall Creek Falls State Park.
986. Honest people turning in my change purse.
987. Wisdom-giving phone calls.
988. One service/no tear down Sundays.
989. Lazy Sundays.
990. Raw fingers = more of the rocking chair sanded.
991. The Cosby Show.
992. Time to read.
993. Messenger by Lois Lowry.
994. Aly loving on me yesterday.
995. Granny-made tattered quilt.
996. Worship at friends' house.
997. Dinner with my roommate.
998. Friends to pray with.
999. A swept floor.
1000. Pizza unexpectedly for dinner when I really wanted it for 
          lunch.