Journey Through Motherhood

Jul. 3, 2008

The List Goes On...

The more I post my 'list', the more it is consuming my thoughts.
The more I look around for His Blessings, the more I see them.
The more I am thankful, the more thankful I become.

#32. strawberries, oh such a delightful little gift from the Lord! A tasty little package, full of nutrients to nourish our body as well as the soul.

#33. the smell of the fresh air on my laundry that has been hung out to dry, no fabric softener can duplicate that!

#34. the cool wind and the rain it brings after the heat, Relief!

#35. Prayer.
Prayer is a gift.
I couldn't survive without it!
I used to feel guilty when I would be praying at night and fall asleep. I don't anymore.
It's the perfect place to fall asleep...at the feet of Jesus...'casting all your cares upon Him', in perfect rest.
Pouring out all of your burdens, only to fall into peaceful slumber!

"...for He grants sleep to those He loves." Psalm 127:2

For more One Thousand Gifts visit Holy Experience

Photograph of Sagebrush Fields North of Susanville on Highway 395, California by Phil Schermeister

Photograph of Sagebrush Fields North of Susanville on Highway 395, California
Psalm 145:1-7
"I will exalt you, my God the King;
I will praise your name for ever and ever.
Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever.

Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;
his greatness no one can fathom.
One generation will commend your works to another;
they will tell of your mighty acts.
They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty,
and I will meditate on your wonderful works.
They will tell of the power of your awesome works,
and I will proclaim your great deeds.
They will celebrate your abundant goodness
and joyfully sing of your righteousness."

(I want to post this whole Psalm, but I'm getting typer's cramp, I will post it in sections over the next few days!)

Have a Blessed Day remembering God's Goodness!

Morning Glory

Jun. 29, 2008

One Thousand Gifts

#26. feeling a chubby little hand grab on to mine, looking for security as we walk along,

#27. watching my children, running free in a field of green,

#28. a gentle breeze to take the edge off the afternoon heat,

#29. purple sky at twilight...

#30. purple sky just before dawn...

#31. a refreshing slice of cold watermelon on a hot day,

Thank-you Lord!

Jun. 15, 2008

One Thousand Gifts

#19. watching my 11yr old daughter 'dancing' with her 22 month old little sister,

#20. my Hubby's cold gazpacho soup on a hot day,

#21. the kind nurse who eased my son's nervousness when he had to have surgery,

#23. the sample of Irish Linen we received as part as a 'flat traveler' exchange, (I'll post about this later in the week, but with having Irish heritage, it really blessed my soul!)

#24. the case of macaroni & cheese that spontaneously appeared in our pantry, neither Hubby nor I remember buying it!
(we might have an idea where it came from though!)

#25. "...as far as the east is from the west..."
Psalm 103:12

To read more about 'One Thousand Gifts' visit Holy Experience.

May. 23, 2008

One Thousand Gifts

#11 A gift certificate, unexpectedly given by a friend, for our family to go out to dinner.

#12 For the privilege of being allowed to have someone call me "Mama". It's all I've ever wanted and I don't take it lightly.

#13 Finding $10 in my purse, that I didn't know I had.

#14 The bird's song, first thing in the morning.

#15 Reading the scriptures in the morning to get perspective on my day.

#16 The smell of fresh cut grass. Thankfully, I've never had any allergies to this type of thing and so I can appreciate the smell.

#17 A husband who loves me, he promised "I do" and he does.

#18 Amazing Love...how can it be?

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May. 9, 2008

1000 Gifts

#6. my children's laughter as they bounce on the trampoline

#7. life within me, I've been pregnant 7 times and I still marvel at this miracle

#8. children all quietly reading in the afternoon(this is just as precious as their laughter!)

#9. "Dolly Mixtures", a tiny English 'sweet' from a store called Marks & Spencer, this confection(pictured below) has memories attached to it

# 10. yellow flowers, handpicked by Hubby, because he thought of me
(they were handpicked from an abandoned garden of an abandoned house, slated for demolition, where friends of ours used to dwell)

Click on the graphic at the top to read what this is about.

May. 1, 2008

One Thousand Gifts

Over a year ago, Ann of Holy Experience
began a list of gifts on her blog.
The list contained small, everyday things that can easily be taken for granted or not even noticed at all. Her purpose was to notice them, simple blessings, and be thankful.
Others have now begun to make their own list. I have decided to do the same. You can go here to read how it all began.
I will attempt to post about 5(unless I'm inspired otherwise) 'gifts' every week, and since today is the 1st of May, I though I'd start today!

1. to cuddle my precious baby girl when she wakes from her nap, all warm and rosy-cheeked!

2. a husband who is willing to work to provide for his family, this is not to be taken for granted!

3. a husband who buys me 'treats'(below), a favourite read with a cup of tea,