Counting in Victory - #1102 - 1120

1102.  Self-control is love's victory.
1103.  Date night with my honey!
1104.  Praying with my honey!
1105.  Great marriage conference - Love Worth Fighting For
1106.  NFL Lock Out is over - football starts now!
1107.  Enjoying our own football schedule!  Survived the first week of practice! 
1108.  The excitement of practicing with pads on this week!
1109.  The joy that comes from a job well done.
1110.  My sister - the ultimate aunt and babysitter!
1111.  The joy of a tooth finally lost by the older boy-love
1112.  the wee one love showing mercy to his older brother
1113.  soft tissues on a runny nose
1114.  antibiotics that work
1115.  nap time (for my guys and sometimes for me!)
1116.  The birth of a new ministry http://www.fbc-orangepark.org/greenware.htm
1117.  How God has it all worked out before we even ask Him to work it out!
1118.  cough drops
1119.  Looking in the mirror, wanting change, asking God to deliver change and knowing He keeps His promises.
1120.  The excitement of what He is planning for Heart Matters  Women's Ministry

Thankful.  Humbled. Am in awe of My God.

Peacefully counting - #1087 - #1101

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.  Colossians 3:15

1087.  my husband love and me laughing together

1088.  seeing 11 kites (the bird) at one time in our tall pine tree

1089.  the excitement of husband love and the boys watching them through the binoculars as I drove away for the workday

1090.  hunches

1091.  the anticipation for football practice

1092.  the wonder of the biggest wasp we've ever seen

1093.  opportunities that just present themselves

1094.  reconnecting with people from years past

1095.  God-confidence

1096.  prayer warrior friends

1097.  "nuggles" with the wee one

1098.  God's perfect timing

1099.  the hope in a whisper from God

1100.  the hope and freedom that can come from healing

1101.  boldness, strength and peace that only He can give because it's for His glory



Counting - #1071 - #1086

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! 1 John 3:1

1071.  The wonder of rainbows
1072.  The promises of rainbows
1073.  Seeing a beautiful rainbow and hearing a message on the radio that meets me right where I am at!
1074.  The wee one's snuggles
1075.  The older boy love's desire to have Super Hero power so he can bring people back to life. (he misses his Granny)
1076.  The honesty of a child
1077.  The conviction (and repentance) that follows the honesty of a child
1078.  Remembering that God is the source of Love. He is love!
1079.  Anticipation for a marriage conference
1080.  Sister time in the car
1081.  the thoughtfulness of my dad who hand made a kite for the boys to fly
1082.  quality time with parents
1083.  Sleepy-time giggles with my boys
1084.  Laughing at somehow I ended up sleeping on the floor and boys are on the air mattress
1085.  heart-felt worship
1086.  the privilege of praying with my nurse practitioner.  Her mom will be deciding whether to undergo chemo for stage 4 breast cancer.

Confidently Counting - #1052 - #1070

“being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6 NIV

1052.  http://wearethatfamily.com/2011/06/100-ways-for-your-family-to-make-a-difference/
1053.  Tall green, healthy grass
1054.  the smell of fresh cut grass
1055.  the joy of older boy love when his best bud calls for a play date
1056.  the excitement of older boy love when he tries on his practice football pants, jersey and cleats.
1057.  the wee one laughing at goofy jokes
1058.  the wee one talking so much
1059.  no layoffs at work this past week
1060.  roses in budding and blooming
1061.  the smell of freshly fallen rain
1062.  hot rod cars and the way their sound electrifies my guys!
1063.  the hope and security of Heaven
1064.  focusing on "living with the end in mind"
1065.  the opportunity taken to be a helper
1066.  phone calls with my sweet Grandma
1067.  the gift of being real with people
1068.  the gift of surrender and receiving His grace
1069.  the security of knowing you're loved
1070.  A Women's Ministry Team that God has put together!!  Can't wait to see what He's going to do!

#1031 - #1051

 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.  Galatians 5:1

1031.  My wee one reminding me that love is a verb.  "Mommy, please sit down so I can love you!"
1032.  The joy of older boy love at the sight of a bump in his bicep muscle!
1033.  The sweetness of husband love and the wee one sending me off to work each morning - they go look at the roses in the front yard!
1034.  the responsibility that goes with keeping a secret
1035.  when He speaks to me through His Word!
1036.  Holy Spirit control
1037.  God's sovereignty
1038.  the sound of joy - the boys' uncontrollable laughter
1039.  older boy love teaching the wee one how to tackle
1040.  remembering that freedom is never free
1041.  freedom's cost so freely paid (thank you, Jesus.  thank you, American soldiers.)
1042.  God bless America.  America, bless God.
1043.  the wisdom we can gain from history
1044.  a sister-friend that sent a timely message to share
1045.  the joy in passing that same message along to others.
1046.  learning the difference between being a peacekeeper and a peacemaker
1047.  date night with husband love
1048.  an aunt and uncle willing to open their home to our entire family
1049.  sleepovers with Aunt Traci and Grandma
1050.  helping others remember the truth
1051.  courage that only comes from Christ!