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.