{One Thousand Gifts}

Some of you may have heard of this book, One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp.

I confess I've never read the book, but I intend to.

My Pastor has been preaching an amazing series on hospitality, generosity and thankfulness.

On Sunday, he challenged me so deeply, quoting some of Ann's first thanksgivings.

I got home and started my list.

I'm going to share it with each Sunday, all the gifts I choose to receive each week.

I hope it will uplift you, challenge you and help you to see your circumstances in a different light; in the light of Christ and the light of His sacrifice.

{1} thick red hair

{2} wind blowing through the blinds

{3} eight tooth smiles

{4} a basket full of folded laundry

{5} the hydro bill

{6} dishwasher full of dishes

{7} captured moments

{8} puddles on a rainy day

{9} long distance conversations

{10} the promise of a rainbow in a wet sky

{11} tiny, distracted footsteps

{12} a red light

{13} the mess left behind after all the guests leave

{14} cake smeared on little faces

{15} a terrible night sleep for the reminder that all my strength comes from HIM

{16} morning cuddles

{17} hands covered in pumpkin goop

{18} hearing "ba" but knowing she means "book"

{19} unexpected vistors on a special day

{20} big prayers from a little mouth