Last night as my son climbed onto my lap and I breathed deeply of his freshly washed silky cotton-top, I reminded myself that this was a gift to remember, to write down and not forget, to give thanks for it. To thank my Savior of his love for me and this blessing of grace sitting snuggled up in my lap.
Continuing my count…
…of gifts of grace…
…to be grateful and thankful for.
261. a note from my oldest son, that the Jesse tree devotional stirred his heart
262. my sister-in-law left a sweet comment on my blog, thankful for her and her love
263. Lego scattered all over the floor
264. Sun rays pouring through darkened skies
265. Grocery stores and grocery stores
266. the “Ugly-Beautiful” of a sick child at 3 A.M.
267. washing machine to launder soiled linens
268. cleanser to clean up the rest
269. a husband who cleans headboard, bed frame, side-drawers, carpet, and mattress
while I attend to the child and the laundering of linens
270. indoor bathing facilities and indoor plumbing… so many that are dear to me have neither
271. email from a sister in Christ that encouraged, uplifted and edified
272. being thought of and remembered
273. Laura Parker’s comment that “legalism just sucks,” brought a smile to my face
274. washable slip-covered furniture
275. The smell of freshly washed child snuggled up in my lap
276. the silky soft blond brushing gently against my face
277. getting through my first Blessings Unlimited Gathering
278. a husband who piles kids in truck and brings me what I left behind…
… he is always rescuing his damsel… she somehow always finds herself in distress.
279. kids having a ‘camp-out’ in front of the fire place
280. hearing about God working in hearts, listening to the glad report
of friends growing in His Grace,
of friends growing in His Grace,
breaking free of the bondage of man’s opinions preached as doctrine
Photographs found on Artist-son’s camera:
281.
282.
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| “lego grows on trees” |
283.
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| praying in lego form |
284.
285.
Must have been some good chocolate chip cookies!
Mmmmm…. where did that tin of cookies go?
Linked up over at A Holy Experience today where AnnVoskamp hosts the Gratitude Community.
Won’t you join us over there and consider beginning your own list?
