One Thousand (or more) Gifts
The Gift of a Forever Friend (and more)
Our friendship goes back to when our oldest were still preschoolers, now they are 18 and 17. It began tentatively—as playdates for our children. But what began as a focus on the younger set, soon changed to be a lifeline for the adults. The get-togethers became oxygen to sleep-starved mothers. A source of support through…
To Those Who Witness Through Example
“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues.”—Cicero In this country, we are in desperate need for Godly role models for our children, especially, for boys! Men and women who not only talk the talk (or sing the song) but who truly walk the walk—even after…
The Gift of Renewal (a promise for each of us)
During my walk this morning, I felt a sense of newness—a new beginning if you will. God was working (as He is every day), but today I could actually feel it! It was a cool morning, around freezing, and invigorating. As the sun broke over the horizon, it illuminated not just a small area but…
Giving Thanks Is Not Optional
I’m not feeling very thankful today. Nothing major happened to put me in an unpleasant mood. In fact, it actually started out great, with a beautiful sunrise and a refreshing early walk. Somehow the day went downhill from there. But the cause doesn’t really matter, the fact is I just don’t feel like giving thanks…
Thankful Thoughts on a Stormy Day
On a stormy day it’s good to focus on thankful thoughts. Here are more I am adding to my One Thousand (or more) Gifts. Good health screening results for my sister. Ripe concord grapes. My amazing quote book (Forty Thousand Sublime and Beautiful Thoughts compiled by Charles Noel Douglas). A white butterfly dancing on the…
Gifts to Share
“One must know not just how to accept a gift, but with what grace to share it.”—Maya Angelou Therefore, I am sharing these with you today. 31. Getting close to a doe and her two fawns. 32. Watching my son doing well in what he loves. 33. A fresh morning after a rain. 34. Hummingbirds…
Additional Gifts to Note
Continue to take notice of those little blessings: 21. A bucket of wild grapes as a gift from my man—awesome jelly and syrup! 22. The excitement on Joseph’s 10-year-old face when I agree to play football with him. 23. Having a stare-down with a young male deer within 15 yards of me. 24. Watching a…
More Gifts
Here are more blessings I am adding to my gratitude list: 13. Zachary with silly putty stuck in his pocket (only Zach!). 14. Children playing—just playing and laughing with no hidden agenda. 15. A hug from Rachel and an enthusiastic “mama” when I get home late. 16. An “I love you” from Joseph—every night. 17.…
One Thousand (or more) Gifts
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhOUaszMGvQ&w=560&h=345] Check out this inspiring trailer for the book One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. Although this isn’t my normal “post” day, this message hit me like a ton of bricks, and I felt the need to share it as soon as possible! This is what Rachel has been trying to “tell” me for…
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Hello, I'm Julie, an imperfect wife and mother of four. Life in this broken world is not always easy. Yet, joy can be found in each day through the grace and mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I find it's easy for our day's blessings to get lost in its happenings. But God's "mercies never end" (Lamentations 3:22) and His "grace is sufficient" (2 Corinthians 12:9).
May the posts and pages on this site offer you a measure of peace and encouragement.
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