 1,000 Gifts book ~1,000 Gifts, continued~ Part of the journey toward joy involves not waiting around for trouble, but being continuously aware of our blessings. -Charlotte Davis Kasl Life without thankfulness is devoid of love and passion. Hope without thankfulness is lacking in fine perception. Faith without thankfulness lacks strength and fortitude. Every virtue divorced from thankfulness is maimed and limps along the spiritual road. -John Henry Jowett
Love wholeheartedly, be surprised,
give thanks and praise--then you will discover the fullness of your life. -David Steindl-Rast  |
61. Discovering Crush bubble gum in the check-out line at Wal-Mart. I purchased the remaining two packs. I was really excited. I wanted to tell someone, but managed to refrain from going overboard with my enthusiasm. People who don't get excited about such things are missing out. I mean, seriously, Crush Orange bubble gum? Happy dance! :) |
62. Graduation ceremonies--Even though I graduated from college three years ago and reality smacked me in the face, leaving my youthful idealism somewhat shaken; I still enjoy watching graduation ceremonies. It is inspiring to be surrounded by such excitement and so many dreams, ideas, and plans.
63. Planning adventures--kayaking in Alaska with the whales, thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, backpacking across Europe, and a host of other adventures---I might never experience those adventures or reach certain goals, but it sure is fun to plan and dream! :)
65. Bright blue spring days
67. Kool-Aid and Fudgesicles in the summer
68. Bookmarks
69. Wedding anniversaries--30 years for Mom and Dad and 57 years for Grandma and Grandpa.
70. Watermelon
71. A drama-free lifestyle--I was curled up on the couch a few nights ago beneath a blanket with the dog at my feet, eating a bowl of cereal and watching an old Disney movie. I am thankful for my quiet, simple life.
What makes your spirit sing with joy?
63. Planning adventures--kayaking in Alaska with the whales, thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, backpacking across Europe, and a host of other adventures---I might never experience those adventures or reach certain goals, but it sure is fun to plan and dream! :)
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| 64. The prospect of another trip to Romania to care for babies who have been abandoned in hospitals. Anyone want to come along? |
65. Bright blue spring days
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| 66. Sunshine and rain in the same field. |
68. Bookmarks
69. Wedding anniversaries--30 years for Mom and Dad and 57 years for Grandma and Grandpa.
70. Watermelon
71. A drama-free lifestyle--I was curled up on the couch a few nights ago beneath a blanket with the dog at my feet, eating a bowl of cereal and watching an old Disney movie. I am thankful for my quiet, simple life.
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| 72. Coat of Many Colors roses |
1 comment:
I love bookmarks. Can you have enough? I don't think so.
Chris wants to hike/run the A.T. I'm all for it as long as it's in segments. Haha.
Are the Romanian babies ever up for adoption?
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