Blessings from My Lord

334. Forgiveness
335. Grace
336. Mercy
337. Compassion
338. Faithfulness
339. Love
340. Kindness
341. Patience
342. Gentle guidance
343. communication
344. stability - firm foundation
345. Hope
346. New adventures in passions

Thursdays Blessings

321. Joni's heart
323. my english accent
324. making people laugh
325. fine lines
326. forgiveness
327. cute pajama pants
328. working for the weekend
329. Harlan's benefit
330. Riley the dog
331. Joan R. asking me to join her on a journey in supervising youngens interest in the Arts! :)
332. new music
333. Love

Blessings

311. God's AMazing Grace
312. God's protection
313. God's Reign over me
314. God's Love
315. Hope in Him
316. Faith in the One who saves, thank you Jesus
317. God's Mercy
318. A Heart for Christ
319. Christian Musicians
320. Passionate Christians

Terrific Tuesday

301. Giving
302. Receiving
303. growth
304. strength
305. hope
306. faith
307. Love
308. music of all varieties
309. variety
310. cute new... ahem... undies :)

Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday Blessings

251. Making it Home for the Holidays safely
252. Friday off
253. My Dad's big heart
254. My Mom's Martha heart
255. 5 grandchildren all under the age of 6
256. sanity
257. finding peace in chaos
258. old Christmas ornaments
259. mom's decorating skills
260. mom's meals
261. matching 3 is the magic number shirts :)
262. Bemidji
263. Tilly
264. Robby and the girls
265. Target deals
266. learning to splurge on myself in rare but wonderful occassions
267. prayers
268. Lee Larson
269. Tracy P. Mottram
270. Matt's hugs
271. Lori's heart
272. sleep
273. bubble bath
274. new mascara
275. curling irons _-_
276. Grace wrapping gifts... still
277. her dad
278. All you need is Love
279. St. Peters church
280. Baby Jesus being honored
281. traditions
282. dishes passed down from generations
283. Santa hats
284. cameras
285. video cameras
286. technology
287. promotions
288. humbleness
289. faith
290. hope
291. cruises
292. people you meet on cruises
293. lint brushes
294. gum
295. booster seats
296. Aunt Liz's gifts
297. Uncle Larry
298. God's painting in the sky with clouds - Amazing
299. Sunlight
300. Life

Thank God It's Thursday (Friday)

241. cleanliness
242. The Power of Prayer - Praying specifically for the Health and Hearts of all of my friends and family, but MOST specifically Lee Larson's Heart.
243. Jeans
244. getting all my work done so not to think about it an ounce over Christmas break
245. non icy roads
246. invites from friends to hear them perform live this Friday night!
247. Christmas Eve
248. the Blessing of Family
249. our Christmas Bell reminding us we need to GO!
250. LIFE

wacky wednesday

231. photoshoots
232. David and his Kind and giving heart. Chicken wild rice soup, yum!
233. Todd and His willingness to rescue me
234. Successful Secret Santa Gifts! Ellen really seemed to Love her necklace! was super pretty on her!
235. Grace
236. Santa coming early for Grace P. every year with her dad's generous heart (and his families hearts too)
237. Snow!
238. Happy Snow Dances!
239. Thursdays as FRIDAYS!~
240. 4 days until the Birth of Our Savior, Jesus Christ

Tumultuous Tuesday

Despite all of the chaos and noise today Lord, I do not want to fail to thank you for at least 10 of the blessings you've given me.

221. trampoline floors
222. forgiveness
223. temporary hormonal imbalances (key word: temporary)
224. 100% cashmere sweaters
225. new tights!
226. potlucks with pickle roll ups (MN sushi), taco dip and salted nut rolls
227. grace
228. photo shoots
229. Wednesdays that we call Thursday (when we have Fridays off)
230. sleep

Manic Mondays Blessings

211. BUSY days
212. Peace amidst them
213. Joy and Hope
214. The Truth that God Is Love
215. Grace
216. Christmas Concerts
217. Applebees
218. Holiday treats around every corner
219. Prayer
220. Sweet Dreams

Sundays Blessings

201. The ability to give
202. Learning better how to receive
203. Beautiful handmade gifts (i.e. necklaces of green hues)
204. 4 day work week
205. Everything falling into place according to God's Will and Perfect Timing
206. warm winter days
207. coffee shops
208. iced chai tea lattes
209. Memories
210. Video of my dad

Saturday, One week, one day before Christmas

191. A Healthy child
192. laughter with friends
193. Monica
194. Katie
195. Sam
196. Lexi
197. Potlucks
198. Frosty the Snowman
199. Candle warmth
200. Home for Christmas

Midnight Blessings

181. Arctic chills
182. covers of classic songs
183. antique stores and their employees
184. vintage anything
185. time
186. photo booths
187. british advertising awards
188. the Walker
189. 88
190. 33

Thursday Blessings

171. SECRET Santas and their generosity... and creative/craftiness.  Received a very nice card from "Grace" in the mail yesterday with an enclosed Gift Card to a Salon. Blessing? Without question.
172. Nye's Polonaise room, dinner and advertising
173. new dresses
174. See's Candy. YUM.
175. Love
176. Hope
177. Peace
178. Truth
179. Victory
180. Jesus

I heard a good quote today

What if all you had today was what you thanked God for yesterday.
Dear Lord, Thank you for the gift of Life, of Love, of your Grace and Mercy.
Here is my continued blessings list... working my way to 1,000!

161. computers
162. steady work
163. co-workers kindnesses
164. good sleep
165. family
166. friends
167. sweet treats
168. homemade apple bread and apple butter
169. secret santas - not so secret
170. humble pie

Tuesday Blessings :)

151. extra discounts on non-budgeted gifts!
152. craft stores
153. potlucks
154. apple bread/butter
155. gnomes
156. buying gifts that i KNOW these girls will use/love/enjoy, knowing that I too would've loved this gift as a child, but never got one.
157. itunes
158. KTIS
159. Joyful Noise
160. 4 day Christmas VACAY!!

Manic Monday Blessings

141. Faith of a mustard seed
142. Faith that can move mountains!
143. Christmas
144. Love
145. Heaven
146. Art
147. Holiday Time
148. scrabble
149. blowing kisses
150. stars

Sunday Blessings

131. Pastor Pauls Sermon
132. Dinner at the Sjostrands
133. Jan and John
134. Matt, Leah and Baby Eve
135. B, Marilyn, Mary and Audrey
136. Laughter
137. Eve's Laughs! and Noel's too, both good ones.
138. One Starry Night
139. Tim
140. Uncle Matt and Lori, and their giving hearts.

Blessings, Blessings, Blessings!!

121. Glorious sun-filled winter mornings
122. coupons
123. oil change places
124. my sweet nieces
125. my handsome nephews
126. forgiveness
127. a compassionate God
128. journaling
129. reflection
130. God's Grace

Blessings and more Blessings!

111. The Trinity - 3 in 1
112. Songs like: All God's Children Sing in the Choir, some sing low, some sing higher some sing out loud on the telephone wire and some just clap there hands, or paws, or anything they got now.
113. Other songs like: The only one who could ever reach me was the son of a preacher man, yes he was, yes he was.
114. warmth
115. Holidazzles and Melting Pots
116. Good friends like Jenny and Riley
117. Good friends/honorary sisters like Leah and Eve
118. writing
119. hand-written letters
120. young love

B-eautiful Blessings

101. towels
102. lotion
103. almost Fridays
104. Fridays
105. light
106. illuminations
107. Waiting with Joy and Hope
108. a roof over my head
109. heat
110. shampoo

Blessings and more blessings!

91. old friends
92. new friends
93. last nights paint session
94. Hearts of Compassion!!
95. Insight from God
96. Life
97. Showers
98. smiles
99. giving and receiving hugs (good hugs)
100. Christmas - The Coming of Our Savoir and King

Counting my blessings

81. Faith
82. Hope
83. My bibles
84. journaling
85. my ABC's of Prayer
86. God's Mercy and Grace
87. medicine for ear infections
88. hot showers
89. towels
90. toothpaste

blessings abound

61. sleep
62. understanding coworkers
63. forgiveness
64. Christmas Tea with good friends, my sister and Lisa Barry
65. address books
66. the internet
67. snow
68. Toms
69. Pastor Paul
70. Pastor Sonja
71. Pastor Jeff
72. Pastor Bjorn
73. flavored oatmeal
74. microwaves
75. cute dish gloves
76. berry smoothies
77. dreams about beautiful old houses renovated into antique stores, with 4 levels and a great view of the lake! haahaa
78. sleepy little ones
79. God's impeccable timing
80. Love

blessings

51. A growing Faith and Trust in and relationship with Jesus!
52. a church that's primary goal is to Make Jesus known.
53. Christmas music
54. driving distance from my sister and her family.
55. painting
56. a warm comfy bed/pillow/comforter
57. a sturdy foundation
58. fuzzy socks
59. a steady income
60. dresses

blessings continued...

41. Sunny winter mornings
42. Eyes to see the sun, to see everything and everyone
43. corrective lenses
44. Ears to hear, my daughters sweet voice, laughter and wisdom.
45. a brain to think lavish thoughts, wise thoughts, lovely thoughts. Pondering God and all his awesome wonder.
46. Music and all of the peace, wisdom, love that it can bring
47. Dancing, the ability to do it, to watch it, to learn it, to teach it.
48. Fantastic friends.
49. a good sniffer. teehee. love my fresh linen candle scents.
50. 10 working phalanges! well, 20 if you count my toes!

continued blessings...

31. Celebrated a good friends birthday!

32. Took the time to paint with our sweet neighbor friend!

33. Marveled at God's Beauty!

34. Enjoyed watching my daughters courageous heart!

35. Celebrated MORE friends birthday!

36. Watched two of my favorite girls enjoy one of my all time favorite past times!
37. Enjoyed a free Twins game!
38. Watched my sister perform at the State Fair!
39. Introduced my daughter to gymnastics! Watched her rock it!

40. Celebrated yet another good friends birthday!

Abundant Blessings

21. A year of discernment, submitting and commiting to Christ as my husband, brought the following (but not limited to) blessings:
22. Saw Brandon Heath perform live in January for the first time at the MOA.
23. Celebrated a new friends birthday. Watched him fall in love with my good friend.
24. Took a road trip with my mom to Davenport, IA to see James Taylor (and his son) live only 4 rows back.
25. Celebrated the new marriage of a good friend.

26. Celebrated my daughters Golden Birthday.

27. Celebrated the birth of my Nephew/God Son!
28. Celebrated JOYFUL NOISE with many family members from Central!!
29. Laura Story, Brandon Heath and ALL of the excellent artists.

30. Celebrated my 30th birthday with friends AND family! Truly Blessed.