My 1000 gifts

In September of 2011, I started writing out my gifts.

Gifts from the King of Kings.

This has caused me to think on the blessings that I have, rather than the things that can drag down and discourage me.

This page is going to be the home of that list, and please leave your link in the comments if you want to join me.

1000 gifts in 6 month, 5 gifts a day.

1. a home to live in
2. plenty of food that I can eat
3. rain that falls and keeps the grass growing
4. ever changing fall colors
5. a husband that is there when I am feeling sad
6. fall leaves that crunch under my feet
7. a warm bed
8. a gracious heavenly father who forgives
9. friends that come up alongside and encourage
10. New babies that are growing in so so many of my friends wombs.
11. Jesus who dies for me
12. a upcoming trip to AK to spend a week with my siblings
13. a library where I can get so many interesting books for free
14. Rusty who snuggles on my lap.
15. new batteries for my 35mm camera.
16. suprisingly warm fall days
17. a long hose so we can have a car washing date
18. a dog that actually kinda likes having a bath
19. curly hair
20. being able to choose what I want to eat when
21. Safe flight to Alaska
22. Spaghetti meals made by my mom
23. mornings with the Word
24. divine appointments with fellow sisters in Christ on airplanes
25. fresh raspberries
26. knowing that the gospel is the main thing
27. being able to hear gospel teachers on the radio
28. knowing that Jesus will come to execute judgement, and take the saints home
29. seeing the fall color leaves and termination dust at the same time
30. learning not to grumble
31. pinterest for saving great articles
32. unconditional love
33. mercy – not giving me what I do deserve – hell
34. great history books about WWII that show the people on the ground, not just the leaders
35. photography
36. gluten free pecan shortbread cookies
37. evening sunshine
38. chocolate with oranges
39. family taco meals
40. the ability to practice being patient with my family
41. tea time to warm up
42. a church here in Big Lake that has a body like a family
43. courtney and jay
44. people who want their photos taken
45. funny books
46. the fact that dana has a big bed so I can share with her
47. sophie and takeeno
48. colored socks
49. lots of fall leaves floating in the air
50. faithful commenters on my carlijean photography fb page
51. a new(ish) cousin that I met yesterday, jed, he is one year old now
52. peppermint tea with agave
53. a new delicious gf pancake recipe that everyone liked
54. knowing that even when I get upset, God forgives when I repent
55. books
56. ability to order pizza when I am cranky
57. boxes and strong tape
58. people who love our house
59. Riley
60. sleep
61. getting up early
62. coffee with yummy creamer
63. food without gluten
64. a hubs that forgives
65. iPad
66. Brigitte
67. pandora stations
68. new job at church
69. people asking me to take photos
70. Cheryl and Aaron
71. my new lens
72. a scentsy housewarming gift, with “welcome home” wax
73. a new home!
74. a home on a lake!!!!
75. hardwood cabinets
76. snow that keeps everything looking pristine
77. a calendar that help me organize
78. 6 dollar tank tops from tar-jay
79. craisins
80. having my harp again.