Monday, April 22, 2013
Close at Heart
April 22: 3 Gifts Close
332. Coffee. And keeping the pot close to me on a Monday morning.
333. Technology. Keeping me close to family and friends.
334. Love. The close cuddles and requests to sit on my lap.
332. Coffee. And keeping the pot close to me on a Monday morning.
333. Technology. Keeping me close to family and friends.
334. Love. The close cuddles and requests to sit on my lap.
In Christ Alone
April 21: 3 Gifts found in Christ
329. Fellowship with other believers - even complete strangers and finding commonalities
330. Our Pastor. Love him- as a pastor and as a friend.
331. Rest. Even God rested on the 7thy day.
329. Fellowship with other believers - even complete strangers and finding commonalities
330. Our Pastor. Love him- as a pastor and as a friend.
331. Rest. Even God rested on the 7thy day.
I will hide Your words in my heart
April 20: A gift stacked, stashed, stilled.
326. Stacked: waffle topped with cheese, stacked with a cooked egg. Pure perfection.
327: Stashed: Pool passes bought and now stashed away for that last weekend in May when we can start using them
328: Stilled: "Still your heart and know that I am God."
326. Stacked: waffle topped with cheese, stacked with a cooked egg. Pure perfection.
327: Stashed: Pool passes bought and now stashed away for that last weekend in May when we can start using them
328: Stilled: "Still your heart and know that I am God."
Blessings squared
April 19: 3 Gifts Square
323. Computer monitors to teach cool tricks to my students
324. TVs to relax a hard week away
325. A little boy's room. That he cleaned. By himself.
323. Computer monitors to teach cool tricks to my students
324. TVs to relax a hard week away
325. A little boy's room. That he cleaned. By himself.
Stretching the Search
April 18: 3 Gifts Inherited
320. My no-fuss curly hair. Up easy and forget about it.
321. My love of music.
322. My love of nature.
(okay, so I know those last two aren't really inherited, but are learned things, but I also think we "inherit" our love of things)
320. My no-fuss curly hair. Up easy and forget about it.
321. My love of music.
322. My love of nature.
(okay, so I know those last two aren't really inherited, but are learned things, but I also think we "inherit" our love of things)
Bind Us Together
April 17: 3 Gifts Woven Together
317. Family. And friends who weave into your family making everyone seem knitted together.
218. Communities. Even in grief. Continued thoughts and prayers of and for Boston.
319. Socks. Especially mix-matched ones. For my cold little tootsies.
317. Family. And friends who weave into your family making everyone seem knitted together.
218. Communities. Even in grief. Continued thoughts and prayers of and for Boston.
319. Socks. Especially mix-matched ones. For my cold little tootsies.
You mean I'm NOT Perfect?!
April 16: 3 Hard Eucharisteos
314. Testing. Payton is testing for 4th grade class placement. 4TH GRADE? Wow. And still- HOW?!
315. Long hours for Jason at work. I miss him when he can't join us for supper.
316. Having to discipline your son. A hard love shown tonight. Grounded him from TV for a week. First time I've ever had to truly punish him.
314. Testing. Payton is testing for 4th grade class placement. 4TH GRADE? Wow. And still- HOW?!
315. Long hours for Jason at work. I miss him when he can't join us for supper.
316. Having to discipline your son. A hard love shown tonight. Grounded him from TV for a week. First time I've ever had to truly punish him.
Fill My Cup
April 15: A Gift in a Bag, a Box, a Book
311. Bag: Groceries. For a fridge that was near-bare.
312. Box: The toy box overflowing with books- and how Ashleigh is starting to read them!
313. Book: Bible reading today was in Proverbs. When I came across 3:5-6 reminded me that I need not know all the answers. God's got my back. And I'm so blessed.
311. Bag: Groceries. For a fridge that was near-bare.
312. Box: The toy box overflowing with books- and how Ashleigh is starting to read them!
313. Book: Bible reading today was in Proverbs. When I came across 3:5-6 reminded me that I need not know all the answers. God's got my back. And I'm so blessed.
Up on the Housetop
April 14: 3 Gifts found Looking Up
308. Looking up the chimney to make sure the flue is open so we could have a fire in the fireplace. Chill in the air tonight...
309. Looking up to the top bunk to find a "missing" child... just sleeping away (at 7pm!!)
310. Looking up to heaven. The source of hope.
308. Looking up the chimney to make sure the flue is open so we could have a fire in the fireplace. Chill in the air tonight...
309. Looking up to the top bunk to find a "missing" child... just sleeping away (at 7pm!!)
310. Looking up to heaven. The source of hope.
Lightbulb
April 13: 3 Gifts Bright
305. SUNSHINE!!!!
306. A note from my favorite preschooler scribbled on a piece of neon paper
307. My husband. Who comes up with the most clever ideas. An old ceiling fan turned into a fun fair game? Yes. Only he could come up with that.
305. SUNSHINE!!!!
306. A note from my favorite preschooler scribbled on a piece of neon paper
307. My husband. Who comes up with the most clever ideas. An old ceiling fan turned into a fun fair game? Yes. Only he could come up with that.
Worn but not Out
April 12: 3 Gifts Worn
302. This body is weary. But it's Friday, so time for some rest.
303. My old favorite pair of gym shoes. Refound in the bottom of tthe shoe bucket.
304. Chocolate stains on a worn shirt means we took another trip to Vans!
302. This body is weary. But it's Friday, so time for some rest.
303. My old favorite pair of gym shoes. Refound in the bottom of tthe shoe bucket.
304. Chocolate stains on a worn shirt means we took another trip to Vans!
Spring is in the air... Somewhere
April 11: 3 Gifts Budding/Blooming
299. Well, it;s been raining a lot so the green plants will come...
300. Activity at our birdfeeder had blossomed this year- LOTS of goldfinches this year!!
301. I caught a glimpse of Ashleigh today and she is blossoming into quite the young lady. She looked different to me today. I think she is losing some of that "baby" in her face. She just appeared so gorwn up literally overnight.
299. Well, it;s been raining a lot so the green plants will come...
300. Activity at our birdfeeder had blossomed this year- LOTS of goldfinches this year!!
301. I caught a glimpse of Ashleigh today and she is blossoming into quite the young lady. She looked different to me today. I think she is losing some of that "baby" in her face. She just appeared so gorwn up literally overnight.
Fresh Air
April 10: 3 Gifts Opened Up
296. A new container of Feta cheese for my salad. Yum.
297. Traffic. Driving down to the city today to take the school kids to the Shedd Aquarium. I hate Chiacgo traffic- especially during morning "rush" hour... I think my van topped out today at 25...
298. My schedule. Just 3 more weeks of Awana and then my Wednesday nights will be free again for a bit.
296. A new container of Feta cheese for my salad. Yum.
297. Traffic. Driving down to the city today to take the school kids to the Shedd Aquarium. I hate Chiacgo traffic- especially during morning "rush" hour... I think my van topped out today at 25...
298. My schedule. Just 3 more weeks of Awana and then my Wednesday nights will be free again for a bit.
Sweet Nothings
April 9: A Gift Hiding, Held, Heard
293. Hiding: A clean house under the piles of stuff. Since our housekeepers are all under the age of 9.... I can't complain.
294. Held: My children. I love how loving they are.
295. Heard: "I love you" whispered in my ear as my husband and I crash after a long day. Almost 11 years together. That never gets old.
293. Hiding: A clean house under the piles of stuff. Since our housekeepers are all under the age of 9.... I can't complain.
294. Held: My children. I love how loving they are.
295. Heard: "I love you" whispered in my ear as my husband and I crash after a long day. Almost 11 years together. That never gets old.
I'm awake. I'm Alive
April 8: 3 Gifts Rising Up
290. Independent children. Morning routine: Get up, get cereal, turn on TV, wait for mom to be ready and leave for school. (When did my children grow so big?!)
291. Buds of plants- may spring finally be here?
292. Laundry piles. Loads and loads I have fallen behind on... But most of these clothes were given to us. So saying we are blessed with HEAPS of clothes I guess is a good thing.
290. Independent children. Morning routine: Get up, get cereal, turn on TV, wait for mom to be ready and leave for school. (When did my children grow so big?!)
291. Buds of plants- may spring finally be here?
292. Laundry piles. Loads and loads I have fallen behind on... But most of these clothes were given to us. So saying we are blessed with HEAPS of clothes I guess is a good thing.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Payton
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone who is in Christ he is a new creation; old things has passed away behold all things have become new.
(Payton had to practice using my laptop for online testing at school as he prepares for 4th grade... so I had him type out a verse he has been working on for Awana)
(Payton had to practice using my laptop for online testing at school as he prepares for 4th grade... so I had him type out a verse he has been working on for Awana)
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Breathe
April 7: 3 Gifts Waited For
287. A day of rest
288. A coffee date with a friend
289. A quiet night with my husband
287. A day of rest
288. A coffee date with a friend
289. A quiet night with my husband
Bonds
April 6: 3 Gifts Nailed Together
284. Family bonds.
285. A farm- ripped apart in sadness and mourning of a father, but the home stands gathered together by memories.
286. Redeeming love.
284. Family bonds.
285. A farm- ripped apart in sadness and mourning of a father, but the home stands gathered together by memories.
286. Redeeming love.
Time for Grace
April 5: 3 Gifts at 11am, 2pm, and 6pm
281. 11am: My young Bible class
282. 2pm: a quiet sound booth setting up video for Sunday worship. Happy to serve.
283. 6pm: a quiet house. 3 kids I babysit gone home and my 3 watching a movie.
281. 11am: My young Bible class
282. 2pm: a quiet sound booth setting up video for Sunday worship. Happy to serve.
283. 6pm: a quiet house. 3 kids I babysit gone home and my 3 watching a movie.
Reminders
April 4: 3 Gifts in His Word
278. The book of Esther: For this moment. In HIS Time
279. From my devotions: "When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized they were ordinary, unschooled men, they were astonished and took note that these men had been with Jesus" (Acts 4:13 NIV). Oh, let it be so noted with my life ... my words ... my love for those who love me ... and even more, my love for those who don't. I have been with Jesus. I love like He loves. Because He is the source of all love.
280. "Who perceives his unintentional sins? Cleanse me from my hidden faults." Psalm 19:12
278. The book of Esther: For this moment. In HIS Time
279. From my devotions: "When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized they were ordinary, unschooled men, they were astonished and took note that these men had been with Jesus" (Acts 4:13 NIV). Oh, let it be so noted with my life ... my words ... my love for those who love me ... and even more, my love for those who don't. I have been with Jesus. I love like He loves. Because He is the source of all love.
280. "Who perceives his unintentional sins? Cleanse me from my hidden faults." Psalm 19:12
Sur-Prise!!
April 3: 3 Gifts Surprisingly Found
275. A bag of chocolates left on my desk
276. A thank you from a surprising source. Often when we are just "going through the motions" we are surprised by who we touch when we're not even trying
277. Random kisses. Some kids ask parents to read another story... mine ask for more kisses. Can do.
275. A bag of chocolates left on my desk
276. A thank you from a surprising source. Often when we are just "going through the motions" we are surprised by who we touch when we're not even trying
277. Random kisses. Some kids ask parents to read another story... mine ask for more kisses. Can do.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
White as snow
April 2: 3 Gifts White
272. A white board with three simple words: Cheap Sheep Soup (fun tongue twister -- creating lots of laughs in my classroom today)
273. Glue. Everywhere. Fun? I love kids art projects.
274. Salt. Wow. Our water is NASTY without it!!!
272. A white board with three simple words: Cheap Sheep Soup (fun tongue twister -- creating lots of laughs in my classroom today)
273. Glue. Everywhere. Fun? I love kids art projects.
274. Salt. Wow. Our water is NASTY without it!!!
Round and Around
April 1: 3 Gifts Round
269. Ham Balls.
270. The PROGRAM button on my new coffeemaker- fresh coffee ready for me in the morning! A crazy thankfulness gift, but one that I am getting spoiled with.
271. Memories. All these memories that stay around in our minds. Tonight specifically I'm thankful for life-long friends and am praying for one family in particular tonight upon the news of the sudden passing of their father. I'm thankful that memories stay with us and that their comfort can be that he will be "round" them always.
269. Ham Balls.
270. The PROGRAM button on my new coffeemaker- fresh coffee ready for me in the morning! A crazy thankfulness gift, but one that I am getting spoiled with.
271. Memories. All these memories that stay around in our minds. Tonight specifically I'm thankful for life-long friends and am praying for one family in particular tonight upon the news of the sudden passing of their father. I'm thankful that memories stay with us and that their comfort can be that he will be "round" them always.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Holding On
March 31: A gift Heard, Held, Hoped For
266. Heard- As much as I hate taking the spotlight, I received many congratulations after signing for special music toady. Glad I can touch people with my interest.
267. Held- Holding to the promise that our RISEN King will one day return again.
268. Hoped For- Spent the weekend with Jason's brother and his girlfriend. She is so sweet we hope that Jacob has indeed found his lifetime happiness.
266. Heard- As much as I hate taking the spotlight, I received many congratulations after signing for special music toady. Glad I can touch people with my interest.
267. Held- Holding to the promise that our RISEN King will one day return again.
268. Hoped For- Spent the weekend with Jason's brother and his girlfriend. She is so sweet we hope that Jacob has indeed found his lifetime happiness.
Discoveries
March 30: 3 Gifts Uncovered
263. A beautiful day. The earth is finally taking off winter's coat.
264. Uncovered Discovery- what I thought would be another restaurant I could not eat at turns out to be AMAZING!! Thanking our guest and friend for her suggestion!
265. Mystery box with 3 beautiful Disney prints for the playroom wall- in a pile of stuff left at the church doors.
263. A beautiful day. The earth is finally taking off winter's coat.
264. Uncovered Discovery- what I thought would be another restaurant I could not eat at turns out to be AMAZING!! Thanking our guest and friend for her suggestion!
265. Mystery box with 3 beautiful Disney prints for the playroom wall- in a pile of stuff left at the church doors.
Can I get an Amen?!
March 29: 3 Gifts of His Promises
260. He is with me
261. He will never leave me
262. He will not forsake me
Amen to that!
260. He is with me
261. He will never leave me
262. He will not forsake me
Amen to that!
Mix It Up
March 28: 3 Gifts Entwined
257. Eggs and sugar and vinegar and salt mixed up for COOKIES!!
258. Wrapped up in a blanket with my three little loves
259. mixing cleaning with play. oh the possibilities and how things actually get DONE!!
257. Eggs and sugar and vinegar and salt mixed up for COOKIES!!
258. Wrapped up in a blanket with my three little loves
259. mixing cleaning with play. oh the possibilities and how things actually get DONE!!
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