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1,000 Blessings in My Life ~~ Part 18

513. Frost on the car window, making a beautiful winter sceen
514. Malt-o-Meal for breakfast with hubby
515. Sleeping away a body and headaches
516. Bitter-sweet moments watching my mother as she remembers my late father
517. Snow boots
518. Water proof gloves
519. Hot chocolate
520. Warming up next to the woodstove
521. Anticipating a wknd in the snowy mountains with our grandkids
522. Stretching the holiday season out as long as possible
523. Hearing my grandchildern read the Christmas story on Christmas Eve
524. Wearing my Mary Engelbriet jammies all day long
525. After Christmas sales on perfume and etc...a years supply for next to nothing
526. Making plans for 2007...trying to be reasonable about what to expect!
527. Looking back on 2006 and feeling blessed over and over again
528. Having my 3 yr old grandson tell me my heart is singing "We Wish You a Merry Christmas!" because he loves me
529. Freshly charged camera batteries
530. Hubby who isn't afraid to stop by the quilt store and pick up something I needed
531. Hubby who knows enough about quilting (by just watching me) to be knowledgable to shop without asking for help

1,000 Blessings in My Life ~~ Part 17

486. Rechargable batteries
487. Christmas carols
488. Candles
489. Unexpected Christmas cards from long lost friends
490. Electricity
491. Apologies
492. Honesty
493. Pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting
494. The last of the Christmas mailing done!
495. Finishing a good book
496. Knowing I did the right thing, even though it was emotionally painful
497. Being open to new ideas
498. Learning a new card/board game
499. Tristan's smile...warms this gramma's heart!
500. Being halfway to 1,000 Blessings in My Life!!!!
501. The generosity of so many people willing to donate to our new community swimming pool fund
502. Walt Disney's vision so many years ago
503. Christmas cookies
504. My I Love Christmas quilt on the bed keeping us warm at night
505. The difference between a good hair cut and a bad hair cut is 2 weeks...it is now 2 wks past my hair cut and I really like how it looks!
506. Cabbage rolls...no one will ever be able to match my mother's cabbage rolls
507. nor will anyone be able to match her stuffed bell peppers!!
508. Anticipation of a healed friendship that has been broken for years
509. Greeting cards that play music when opened
510. Knowing my children are happy
511. Christmas eve jammies...and robes...and slippers
512. Snowflake postage stamps

1,000 Blessings in My Life ~~ Part 16

474. Purple tie-dyed Cuddl Duds jammies from my sister
475. Purchasing the last gift for Christmas
476. Homes lit for Christmas
477. The smell of gingerbread baking
478. Freshly painted fingernails
479. Making up after a long period of disagreements
480. Paid days off
481. Repairmen who don't get frazzled
482. Office Open House over and done...it was really nice
483. A call from a pal I have not heard from in months
484. Healing of spirit
485. Earned free money at Build-A-Bear, Bath and Body helping to keep gift giving expenses down.

1,000 Blessings in My Life ~~ Part 15

420. Knowing that Heaven is near
421. Knowing God accepts me as I am, warts and all
422. Remembering #421 when things are rough
423. Angela's dinner rolls
424. Cheesecake...any flavor...Pumpkin last week
425. Leaving the leftovers at the kids house
...426. Knowing it helps them stretch the food budget
...427. Knowing it won't end up adding to my weight issues
428. French Vanilla Cool Whip
429. Laughter from my son who is caught in traffic, hours from home
...430. knowing he thought it was just an extention of his vacation with good friends
431. Christmas music!!
432. Children's Christmas program IN PUBLIC SCHOOL no less!
433. Anticipating Christmas Eve Candlelight service....my favorite Christmas event
434. Getting an "all's clear" pass from the building inspector
435. A spare room always ready to welcome anyone in need
436. Giggling JJ....nothing beats the sounds of a child giggling
437. Peace in my heart regarding a troubled relationship with a niece
438. Volcano Brownies
439. Young men desiring to share their faith by becoming pastors...an awesome responsibility
440. Snowflake stamps from the USPS
441. Scrapbook supplies promising beautiful scrapbooks to pass on family history
442. Clay pots that can be turned into so many different craft projects
443. Warm scarves to keep our necks warm during freezing weather
....444. And gloves for our fingers
....445. And boots for our feet
....446. And jackets
....447. And hats
....448. And hot cider when you arrive home after a walk in the snow
449. Raspberry sherbet when your throat is sore
450. The various smells of coffee
....451. The beans
....452. Freshly ground
....453. Poured into the coffee maker
....454. Perking and steaming
....455. mmmmm....warming my hands as I hold the cup...sniffing as the steam rises
456. The art of Thomas Kincaid
457. Seeing the little girl in my granddaughter who is growing up too fast!
458. Funny blog names...we all have a unique personality
459. The return of fun toys
....460. Strawberry Shortcake
....461. Lincoln Logs
....462. Cabbage Patch Dolls
....463. Pogo sticks
....464. Mirco Machines
465. Look Ma, no cavities....a good visit with the dentist
466. New movies coming out this holiday season
...467. The Nativity Story
...468. Happy Feet
469. Mickey Mouse!!
470. Free e-card sites, sending words of love and encouragement through cyberspace
....471. Hallmark
....472. Blue Mountain
....473. DaySpring

1,000 Blessings in My Life ~~ Part 14

366. Finding money in my purse that I had forgotten about
367. Unexpected boquet of flowers from hubby..."I don't need a reason to give you flowers"
368. Rechargable batteries
369. Pick-up games of Disc-golf
370. Watching salmon climb the fishladders
371. Midnight strolls while camping
372. The first sounds of the day, birds singing happily
373. Toothpaste!!
374. Fresh blade for my rotary cutter
375. Fresh needle for my sewing machine
376. Time to sew without interuptions
377. Christmas PJ's for the youngest grandkidlets
378. Making and giving the perfect gift!
379. The paperboy zooming up the street, running up the steps, hanging the paper on the door, rushing down the steps...back on his bike...zooming off down the street!
380. Engery!
381. Bicycle helmets
382. Catnip mice
383. Playful cat
384. Pictures of loved ones in my email box
385. Knowing that I can make a difference in the world with one small act of kindness
386. Seeing the sunrise....and watching it set later that day
387. Country living
388. Racheal Ray's Honey Ginger Tea
389. Homemade soup, no recipe allowed...just put in the things you like
390. A new Lingraphica for my mother is who affected by aphasia.
391. Leggo!
392. Black and white checkered fabric!!
393. Passing on UFO's that I know I will not finish and I know will be appreciated by others
394. Big Red Cinnamon gum
395. The smells of the holidays...
....396. cookies baking
....397. wassail simmering
....398. gingerbread
....399. cinnamon
....400. turkey
....401. honey baked ham
....402. sage
403. Wonderful insurance
404. Remembering a good year
405. Looking forward to a new year full of the unknown
406. Physical healing
407. Learning something new
408. Radio controled airplanes
409. Garbage collector, comes each week....I guess I take it for granted and really shouldn't!
410. Snow tires/Tire chains
411. New games!!
....412. Yatzee Attack
....413. Sorry Revenge
....414. Clue - DVD version
....415. Deal or No Deal (No DEAL!!!)
....416. Uno Spin
417. Big feet (or as my daddy would say..."A good understanding")
418. Homeless shelters caring for those in need
419. Pepper....I love pepper!

1,000 Blessings in My Life ~~ Part 13

282. The Spanish church at the end of the street worshipping....glorious!
283. Repurposing a treasured item
284. 10 a.m., Noon, 5 p.m. ~~ Old mill whistle blowing
285. My quiet corner of the world.
286. Fountains gently gurgling offering peace and relaxation
287. Beautiful, multi-colored Koi swimming happily in their pond
288. Knowing you to say NO and standing your ground
289. Paper shredder to protect our privacy
290. Spiritual awakenings, renewals and healing
291. Home alone night each week.
292. Medical technology, ever advancing
293. Never forgetting the gentle weight of a newborn nestled against my breast, gaining strength and health.
294. A son strong in the Lord
295. Providing for his family
296. Displaying his fatherly skills
297. Learned from his own father
298. Passed down through generations of godly men
299. Making the most of each day
300. Making the most of each encounter with those around me
301. Antenna ball collection, each one makes me smile
302. Christmas tree ornament exchange with my sister
303. Retired hubby, continuing to adjust to his new role as house-husband....7 years later, still adjusting (*¿*)
304. Lunch date booked 8 wks inadvance ~ life is so crazy!!
305. Friends who are more like family
306. Plans for Christmas day evening...games, caroling, hot cider
307. Orange juice...cold and sweet
308. Creative hubby...meals are always wonderful
309. Arriving home each day to a yummy smelling house!!
310. The laundry done
311. The bed made
312. Happy hubby
313. and a sleeping cat!
314. A unexpected call from an old friends child...just called to say Hi and catch up!
315. Children who grow up to be responsible young adults and good citzens
316. Watching AFV with my sister each week...she at her house, me at mine...while we chat on the computer and LOL at what AFV has to offer....we are so silly!!!
317. A surprise attack with a Marshmellow Gun
318. EQ5...oh the possibilities!!!
319. Keeping a surpris until "just the right time"
320. Yurts to camp in when a tent just won't do during the rainy season.
321. Darlene Schacht
322. Quilt camp
323. Friends who share your love of creating quilts to give to children all over the world
324. Google!!! information at my fingertips 24/7
325. Newly remodeled kitchen...nice and big
326. Newly redecorated kitchen with Mary Engelbreit theme!!
327. Newly remodeled bedroom...a bit smaller
328. Newly redecorated bedroom ~ soft blues and yellows with color on the walls!!
329. Working a puzzle on a cold winter night
330. Enjoying changing relationships with our adult children
331. New phases of life
332. Emptynesters for 6 yrs
333. Heated seats and seat backs in my car
334. Remote start for my car...defrosting my car while I finish getting ready for work on cold, icy winter mornings
335. Almost 30 yrs of "in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer"
336. The promise of sticking together "until death do us part"
337. Sharp scissors
338. Daily "ride-by" of a elderly gentle man who rides his electric wheelchair past our home and then past the office each day.
339. Friendly family rivalry DUCKS vs BEAVS
340. Team spirit
341. Hot tea
342. DSL
343. My heart singing "Little Drummer Boy"
344. Travel safety
345. Staying within our budget
346. Freshly fallen snow...peace...stillness
347. Christmas!!!
348. Listening as our adult sons and grandchildren read the Christmas story
349. Crisp new sheets
350. A favorite coffee mug
351. Plans and routines that are comfortable for all involved
352. Nyquil
353. Dayquil
354. Paid sick days
355. Kleenex
356. Vitamin C
357. A fresh homemade pot of Ginger, Honey and Lemon tea
358. My favorite flannel jammies
359. Warm fuzzy socks
360. Well worn slippers
361. Laptop (entertainment...and keeping my lapwarm)
362. My favorite lapquilt
363. A doting hubby
364. The cat knowing I don't feel well, is willing to keep me company and warm
365. My hairdresser...she knows how to cut my wild and crazy, thick and unmanageable hair

1,000 Blessings in My Life ~~ Part 12

254. Taking the last stitch in my granddaughters Christmas dress
255. Finding a treasure right under your nose
256. Godly examples of men and women all around me
257. Weekly Wednesday night chat date with my sister, 8 p.m. ... be there or be square
258. A huge pile of raked leaves
259. Willing hearts, my grandsons are the best!!!
260. A handwritten letter going out to a friend
261. Knowing a handwritten letter will be in my mail box soon
262. The innocence of children
263. Packing a surprise box with odds and ends of things I know my far away pal will love
264. Leaving the office each day knowing I did my job well
265. Discovering my Christmas catcus is blooming
266. Memories of my grandparents who are gone from this world
267. Living a life with a "less is more" attitude
268. Hot pepper jelly, cream cheese and Ritz crackers
269. Scripture that comes to mind throughout my day, reminding me of the promises that are mine to claim
270. Clients who stop by the office just to say "Hi"
271. Wearable art: my quilted jackets, vests, shirts.
272. Lapel pin collection. Many passed on through the generations
273. My FIL's flannel shirt...he has been gone for over 20 years but this shirt reminds me of him each day!
274. Homemade strawberry lemonaid...Tristan's favorite drink at gma's house
275. Lap quilts: my own work of art...keeping us warm in the evenings while we read and watch TV.
276. A colorful and plentiful stash of fabric to create quilts and gifts.
277. Watching our grown sons reflect their daddy's ways.
278. The memory of my Daddys apple pie tabacco
279. Train whistles in the distance
280. Being tucked in by DH each night, yes we ae old but it is a precious part of our nightly routine!
281. Pink cheeked grandkidlets.

1,000 Blessings in My Life ~~ Part 11

211. The process and smell of baking bread.
212. Hot bread, fresh from the oven, with real butter melting on top.
213. Tomato Basil Soup, yummy!
214. The writings of Erma Bombeck
215. Saturday afternoon rides through the back roads, "just to get out"
216. JJ telling me that my heart is singing "Phantom of the Opera"
217. Carmel to dip apples in
218. Freebies in the mail
219. Planning the perfect gift.
220. Scrapbooks full of photos to help remember and relive various times of my life
221. Making our own butter for the holiday tables
222. Special Young People in our life
223. MacKenzie
224. Hannah
225. Timothy
226. Kylie
227. Marley
228. Jacob
229. Emily
230. Halely
231. Gavin
232. Taylon
234. Mariah
235. A new beginning each day
236. Each week
237. Each year
238. Thankfulness in my heart
239. Songs stuck in my head
240. Enough money to live on and to share
241. Freedom in Christ
242. Acts of worship
243. Memories of my grandparents, long gone from this world
244. The "do anything for you" people in our lives, David and Barbara
245. Getting a call you've waited for all week
246. The smell of a freshly mown lawn (even if it makes you sneeze for hours!)
247. Lunch on the deck when the weather is warm enough
248. Picking up where you left off with an old pal
249. Christian radio stations
250. The Porch Package Man (aka Mr. Brown )(aka the UPS man)...always friendly, always smiling
251. Living with a less is more philosophy
252. My butterbell
253. Remembering how my dad loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren

1,000 Blessings in My Life ~~ Part Ten

193. Humming birds stopping by our window boxes, zipping from bloom to bloom
194. Frogs who live in the hedge outside our bedroom window, giving Meow a purpose to hunt
195. Frogs who live in the flower beds outside the office door, croaking happily in the rain
196. Living in a teeny tiny town
197. Knowing my neighbors
198. Living less than ½ a mile from the office
199. Handmade greeting cards to send
200. And recieve
201. Recalling a dream after waking in the morning
202. Laughing at the disconnectedness of those dreams
203. Chapstick ~ one in my purse, one in my desk, one in MCM, one in the nightstand
204. A curious mama bear and her cub, and the treasured experience re-told.
205. A desire to display the love of Christ with each and every encounter throughout my day.
206. The freedom to vote and have my voice be heard
207. Easy Bake Oven, standing the test of time. Happy Birthday MacKenzie!

208. Hubby calling the office to share something funny he read in the paper.
209. Anything that makes my momma laugh so hard she keeps giggling and giggling, long after it is no longer funny!
210. Staying focused when there are so many distractions around me.