Counting Thankfully - #1228 - #1244

1228.  The wee one's creativity shining through!  Shortly after dinner, he gets up and moves his chair over to the wall near the light switch.  He stands on the chair and turn off the light as he says in a very dramatic 2 year old voice, "it was a dark, and stormy night..." and then turns the light on and bows. 
1229.  The excitement of the elder boy love's desire to have a real Bible - not just a storybook one.
1230.  Catching up with a friend
1231.  Getting my cell number back!
1232.  Enjoying 5 straight days of not being at work!
1233.  A date day with my husband love to scope out some Christmas presents.
1234.  My sweet caring sister - she's amazing!
1235.  A plain, simple, good, strong, message this am!  Way to go, Pastor David!
1236.  The excitement of my Grandma's trip to FL!
1237.  learning more about Improv (short for improvise) - Use "Yes, And" statements, try not to use your first 3 ideas - go deeper, the ideas get better!
1238.   Football Fever Fun!
1239.  The elder boy's draft call for his Upward team!  Great coach!
1240.  the cool breeze
1241.  the joy of seeing the elder boy love master tree climbing
1242.  The wee one saying, "Mom, I soo love you!"
1243.  effort sometimes means more than the outcome
1244.  Remembering that He is the vine and I am the branch.  It is really about HIM! 

Needing to Count - #1218 - #

Jesus is my Provider!
1218.  dancing because they can and not caring what other's think!
1219.  Thursday night phone calls to my Grandma
1220.  cleansing repentance
1221.  reminder of the transformation that happens with a heart turned grateful
1222.  an unplanned meeting with a friend
1223.  a planned meeting with a friend
1224.  the importance of remembering the truth
1225.  that Jesus performed miracles so we could believe
1226.  the eagerness of her searching heart and her willingness to listen
1227.  the cleansing of a good cry

Thankfully counting! - #1210 - #1217

John 2 - Jesus' first miracle
1210. The many teachings that are packed into this package!
1211.  The thought of giving God my best all the time (fill it to the brim) and the grace that I've experienced for the many times I settle for the status quo.
1212.  The excitement about our Resolution Revolution breakfast! 
1213.  The importance of community
1214.  God's rescue plan - not just once, but continuously
1215.  family fun time
1216.  the excitement of nail-biter bowl game and the plus side of being on the winning end
1217.  opportunities and remembering that God is on my side!