1000 gifts, part 1

I'm sure most people have heard of or read the book "One Thousand Gifts" by Ann Voskamp. Voskamp has excellent perspective on the will of God through both the bad and the good times. she encourages everyone to think of the gifts God gives each day, instead of focusing on the trials. the more we recognize the little things that God blesses, the more we seek to praise Him even in the storm.

I started a list a while back, during the spring semester of this year. I was stressed, and it was nice to focus a little on something small but awesome, especially during the mid-term/final weeks.

1) a cuddly puppy keeping my left leg warm.

2) an awesome brother willing to humiliate himself so I can pass a class.

3) green grass everywhere!

4) the small joy of knocking out each class one by one on finals week.

5) green leaves!

6) the moments of sunshine worth running out onto the deck to enjoy.

7) a job with security.

8) an overworked, stressed, dedicated mother who still loves us when we demand yet another thing from her.

this is what I started with. I'd like to continue it starting now.

9) the bumpy adidas slides that massage my feet after working all day.

10) big fluffy dinner rolls. the buttery kind.