November--a month of thanksgiving
November 1st: Three gifts eaten
255. Shortbread cookies from Panera Bread
256. Homemade blueberry muffins dipped in butter and sprinkled with sugar on top
257. Daily bread, provided by God, plenty
November 2nd: Three gifts worn
258. A necklace with a silver circle pendant from my kindred spirit, signifying our friendship
259. Fleece vest, blue, warm, keeps out the chill when I run
260. A well-worn sweatshirt from Yellowstone; a reminder of my first trip to Wyoming and Montana in 2005
258. A necklace with a silver circle pendant from my kindred spirit, signifying our friendship
259. Fleece vest, blue, warm, keeps out the chill when I run
260. A well-worn sweatshirt from Yellowstone; a reminder of my first trip to Wyoming and Montana in 2005
November 3rd: Three gifts that start with N
261. Nutella--Need I say more?
262. Night sky, dark, yet revealing the stars, moon, Milky Way, all of God's handiwork in the heavens
263. Naps, needed, refreshing
261. Nutella--Need I say more?
262. Night sky, dark, yet revealing the stars, moon, Milky Way, all of God's handiwork in the heavens
263. Naps, needed, refreshing
November 4th: A gift gathered, given, good
264. Dandelions, gathered in bunches, making a wish, fluff floating away
265. Giving the benefit of the doubt, assuming the best, rather than the worst, living in the light
266. Godly parents, good, lasting, stabilizing, solid foundation
264. Dandelions, gathered in bunches, making a wish, fluff floating away
265. Giving the benefit of the doubt, assuming the best, rather than the worst, living in the light
266. Godly parents, good, lasting, stabilizing, solid foundation
November 5th: Three gifts acorn-small
267. Berries, blue, black, straw, rasp, huckle, boysen, delightful
268. Gravel on a country road, dusty, leading home
269. Toes, tiny but important; break one and you find out real fast how important they are
267. Berries, blue, black, straw, rasp, huckle, boysen, delightful
268. Gravel on a country road, dusty, leading home
269. Toes, tiny but important; break one and you find out real fast how important they are
November 6th: Three gifts government
270. Providing stability when managed properly
271. Reminder that my citizenship is in heaven
272. Reminder that earthly kingdoms rise and fall, yet God remains
270. Providing stability when managed properly
271. Reminder that my citizenship is in heaven
272. Reminder that earthly kingdoms rise and fall, yet God remains
November 7th: Three gifts from my window
273. Chickens, contentedly eating corn and wandering around looking for bugs to eat, providing farm fresh eggs
274. View of the pasture, happy childhood memories of days spent playing in the tall grass and riding horses with my sister
275. Excellent view in the evening of the sun slipping below the horizon, sky blazing pink and orange
273. Chickens, contentedly eating corn and wandering around looking for bugs to eat, providing farm fresh eggs
274. View of the pasture, happy childhood memories of days spent playing in the tall grass and riding horses with my sister
275. Excellent view in the evening of the sun slipping below the horizon, sky blazing pink and orange
November 8th: A gift sweet, salty, sipped
276. Iced tea, sweet, the south in a glass
277. Swimming in the ocean, salty waves, tasting the sense of freedom that comes from the sea
278. Peppermint hot cocoa, sipped, a reminder that Christmas is on its way
276. Iced tea, sweet, the south in a glass
277. Swimming in the ocean, salty waves, tasting the sense of freedom that comes from the sea
278. Peppermint hot cocoa, sipped, a reminder that Christmas is on its way
November 9th: Three gifts harvest
279. People choosing to follow Christ, God's harvest
280. Fields of cotton, the snow of the south
281. The harvest of stability, contentment, laughter, and deep, abiding love that comes from the years spent building and maintaining good relationships
279. People choosing to follow Christ, God's harvest
280. Fields of cotton, the snow of the south
281. The harvest of stability, contentment, laughter, and deep, abiding love that comes from the years spent building and maintaining good relationships
November 10th: Three gifts found in Bible reading
282. The story of Job, a man who lost his children, possessions, and health, yet was able to question God without losing his faith
283. The peace that comes from reading God's words, His letter to the world
284. Reading the stories of God's faithfulness in the lives of Joseph, Esther, David, Abraham, Ruth, Noah, Elijah, Mary, Paul, and the list goes on and on--as the world crumbles around me, I read their stories; hope is renewed, courage strengthened.
282. The story of Job, a man who lost his children, possessions, and health, yet was able to question God without losing his faith
283. The peace that comes from reading God's words, His letter to the world
284. Reading the stories of God's faithfulness in the lives of Joseph, Esther, David, Abraham, Ruth, Noah, Elijah, Mary, Paul, and the list goes on and on--as the world crumbles around me, I read their stories; hope is renewed, courage strengthened.
November 11th: Three gifts of remembrance
285. The service, sacrifice, and endurance of our veterans--Grandpa W. (Army--Korea & Germany), Grandpa M. (Air Force--Okinawa, Thailand, Vietnam, & Greenland), Uncle David (Air Force), Uncle Donald (WW II Navy; survived the sinking of three ships), cousin Ben (currently serving in the Navy), Mr. Moseley (USS Indianapolis survivor), Brother Ross (WW II fighter pilot), and Mr. Tom Griffin (Doolittle Raider).
286. Remembering the times God has brought me through the fire, amazed at His power and timing
287. Good memories, a happy remembrance
285. The service, sacrifice, and endurance of our veterans--Grandpa W. (Army--Korea & Germany), Grandpa M. (Air Force--Okinawa, Thailand, Vietnam, & Greenland), Uncle David (Air Force), Uncle Donald (WW II Navy; survived the sinking of three ships), cousin Ben (currently serving in the Navy), Mr. Moseley (USS Indianapolis survivor), Brother Ross (WW II fighter pilot), and Mr. Tom Griffin (Doolittle Raider).
286. Remembering the times God has brought me through the fire, amazed at His power and timing
287. Good memories, a happy remembrance
November 12th: Three gifts at noon
288. Lunch, one of the best moments of each day
289. Sunshine overhead, warming the winter
290. A break from the work day
288. Lunch, one of the best moments of each day
289. Sunshine overhead, warming the winter
290. A break from the work day
November 13th: Three gifts behind a door
291. The feeling of peace and acceptance when I open the door and step into one of my many homes scattered around the nation---Mom and Dad, Shelby, grandparents, friends.
292. The dogs at animal shelters, opening the door, bringing home a loyal companion
293. Every nation, every culture, every era behind the door of the local library
291. The feeling of peace and acceptance when I open the door and step into one of my many homes scattered around the nation---Mom and Dad, Shelby, grandparents, friends.
292. The dogs at animal shelters, opening the door, bringing home a loyal companion
293. Every nation, every culture, every era behind the door of the local library
November 14th: Three gifts silent
294. Solitude, silence with myself
295. Stepping outside after a snowfall, noise muffled in a big way by tiny snowflakes
296. Driving early in the morning, empty roads, world still fast asleep
294. Solitude, silence with myself
295. Stepping outside after a snowfall, noise muffled in a big way by tiny snowflakes
296. Driving early in the morning, empty roads, world still fast asleep
November 15th: Three gifts golden
297. Flying into the morning; the dark, shadowed globe slowly turning to gold
298. Golden retrievers, cheerful, sunny dogs, bringers of light
299. Corn picked fresh from the field
297. Flying into the morning; the dark, shadowed globe slowly turning to gold
298. Golden retrievers, cheerful, sunny dogs, bringers of light
299. Corn picked fresh from the field
November 16th: Three gifts hard eucharisteo
300. Good memories that have been darkened by tragedy one year later; refusing to forget the good
301. Working through pain
302. Gaining strength through admitting weaknesses
300. Good memories that have been darkened by tragedy one year later; refusing to forget the good
301. Working through pain
302. Gaining strength through admitting weaknesses
November 17th: Three gifts of laughter
303. The happy connection that is made when strangers laugh together
304. Stories from childhood; cracking up at the funny and absurd memories
305. Indulging in a hearty chuckle; laughing away the darkness
303. The happy connection that is made when strangers laugh together
304. Stories from childhood; cracking up at the funny and absurd memories
305. Indulging in a hearty chuckle; laughing away the darkness
November 18th: A gift made, shared, passed on
306. Quilts handmade by my grandmas
307. Home-cooked meal, shared, enjoyment multiplied
308. Experience of overcoming a learning struggle; hope passed on to weary minds and discouraged spirits
306. Quilts handmade by my grandmas
307. Home-cooked meal, shared, enjoyment multiplied
308. Experience of overcoming a learning struggle; hope passed on to weary minds and discouraged spirits
November 19th: Three gifts autumn
309. Apples in all their glory--pies, crisps, cider--a favorite fruit
310. The scent of woodsmoke in the air
311. Sweater weather, cool enough to need a sleeve, but not freezing
309. Apples in all their glory--pies, crisps, cider--a favorite fruit
310. The scent of woodsmoke in the air
311. Sweater weather, cool enough to need a sleeve, but not freezing
November 20th: Three gifts of traditions
312. Decorating the Christmas tree with my sister the day after Thanksgiving when we were kids; bright, shiny ornaments; candy canes; flinging silver tinsel at the evergreen boughs
313. Watching It's A Wonderful Life every Christmas Eve
314. Eating a muffin or lemon bar at Modica Market in Seaside with my grandparents
312. Decorating the Christmas tree with my sister the day after Thanksgiving when we were kids; bright, shiny ornaments; candy canes; flinging silver tinsel at the evergreen boughs
313. Watching It's A Wonderful Life every Christmas Eve
314. Eating a muffin or lemon bar at Modica Market in Seaside with my grandparents
November 21st: Three gifts family
315. The special bond of siblings, shared history, the people who have known you since the beginning
316. A sense of belonging; being wanted and accepted
317. The addition of new family members throughout the years; new personalities, new ideas, new opinions
315. The special bond of siblings, shared history, the people who have known you since the beginning
316. A sense of belonging; being wanted and accepted
317. The addition of new family members throughout the years; new personalities, new ideas, new opinions
November 22nd: Three gifts grateful
318. Two childhoods redeemed by God from abuse and neglect; no words adequate to thank God for what He did in their lives, just my relieved soul silently whispering "thank you" over and over again
319. Many years spent with the companionship of a good dog
320. The joy of the treasure hunt, observing God's gifts, seeking ways to express gratitude
318. Two childhoods redeemed by God from abuse and neglect; no words adequate to thank God for what He did in their lives, just my relieved soul silently whispering "thank you" over and over again
319. Many years spent with the companionship of a good dog
320. The joy of the treasure hunt, observing God's gifts, seeking ways to express gratitude
November 23rd: Three gifts only in Christ
321. A friend who will listen, anytime, anywhere
322. The knowledge that no matter what happens in my life, I have someone who will never, ever abandon me or forget me
323. The priceless gift of always having someone to talk to; a big deal for a person like me who needs to talk out her thoughts, ideas, and feelings
321. A friend who will listen, anytime, anywhere
322. The knowledge that no matter what happens in my life, I have someone who will never, ever abandon me or forget me
323. The priceless gift of always having someone to talk to; a big deal for a person like me who needs to talk out her thoughts, ideas, and feelings
November 24th: Three gifts humble
324. A quiet, simple, kind life
325. Anonymous acts of kindness and generosity
326. Babies, innocent, peaceful, gentle
324. A quiet, simple, kind life
325. Anonymous acts of kindness and generosity
326. Babies, innocent, peaceful, gentle
November 25th: Three gifts ugly-beautiful
327. Mud-covered children, dirty, happily embracing the earth God created
328. A bad situation transformed by forgiveness
329. The son of God's sacrifice on the cross
327. Mud-covered children, dirty, happily embracing the earth God created
328. A bad situation transformed by forgiveness
329. The son of God's sacrifice on the cross
November 26th: Three gifts preparing
330. An adventure in Europe with a friend, planning, preparing, dreaming
331. Cooking, stirring, setting the table for a Thanksgiving feast
332. In the balance, anticipating a new job in a different state
330. An adventure in Europe with a friend, planning, preparing, dreaming
331. Cooking, stirring, setting the table for a Thanksgiving feast
332. In the balance, anticipating a new job in a different state
November 27th: A gift handmade, held, happy
333. Scarves knitted by my sister, handmade, each one unique
334. An issue of National Geographic Traveler magazine; holding a glimpse of the entire world in my hands
335. Finding the perfect Christmas gift for a friend, happy to know it will bring a smile
333. Scarves knitted by my sister, handmade, each one unique
334. An issue of National Geographic Traveler magazine; holding a glimpse of the entire world in my hands
335. Finding the perfect Christmas gift for a friend, happy to know it will bring a smile
November 28th: Three gifts in community
336. Neighbors helping each other, willing hands, open hearts
337. Shared memories, a connection to the past
338. Finding a home wherever I go, a community of strangers who become friends
336. Neighbors helping each other, willing hands, open hearts
337. Shared memories, a connection to the past
338. Finding a home wherever I go, a community of strangers who become friends
November 29th: Three gifts red
339. Radio Flyer wagons, turning into a covered wagon, ship, train, or whatever the imagination dreams up
340. Santa Claus hats, merry and jolly
341. Bright red noses, frosty from the cold, fun in the snow
339. Radio Flyer wagons, turning into a covered wagon, ship, train, or whatever the imagination dreams up
340. Santa Claus hats, merry and jolly
341. Bright red noses, frosty from the cold, fun in the snow
November 30th: Three gifts astonishing
342. Sunrises and sunsets--no matter how many I see, they always amaze and delight
343. Baby birds still in the nest, pink, fluffy feathers sprouting
344. Horses galloping across a pasture, truly one of the most majestic sights on this earth
342. Sunrises and sunsets--no matter how many I see, they always amaze and delight
343. Baby birds still in the nest, pink, fluffy feathers sprouting
344. Horses galloping across a pasture, truly one of the most majestic sights on this earth
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