i have been reading this book entitled, one thousand gifts by ann voscamp along with the incourage ladies over at bloom. it is a FABULOUS book and i have been truly inspired by the heart behind it. the theme of the book is eucharisteo: grace - thanksgiving - joy....a thankful heart giving praise for the many gifts God gives us awakens us to His presence in our lives and in turn brings about unending joy. throughout the book ann provides glimpses into her list of one thousand things she's thankful and the clear admonition is to begin writing your own list of random, insignificant, often unnoticed things that make you happy. so i've decided to try....i'm going to blog my list in a new series entitled "thankful thursdays" and we'll just see how long it goes.
1. the sparkle of rain dancing on my windsheild2. the surge of excitement when someone compliments one of my designs
3. tears shed for a friend who just lost her grandmother
4. the sound of prayers being lifted up by my lifegroup
5. a clean kitchen before bed
6. the taste of cold water sipped through a straw
7. singing along at the TOP OF MY LUNGS while driving in the car
8. a hot shower at the end of a long day
9. seeing improvement in the ogre eye
10. a moment of hope about potential opportunities in the future
11. the photo gallery on my bedroom wall
12. the sound of the keys on my new mac, a generous gift from a kind friend
13. anticipating an upcoming birthday celebration with dear friends
14. sharpies
15. memories remembered as i cover up with the world changers quilt lovingly sewed by my mom
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Great ideas! PS Which awesome friend gave you an iMac? Does she need any more friends? :)
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