Gratitude List (#226-254)

"We only enter into the full life if our faith gives thanks.

Because how else do we accept His free gift of salvation if not with thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is the evidence of our acceptance of whatever He gives. 

Thanksgiving is the manifestation of our Yes! to His grace.

Thanksgiving is inherent to a true salvation experience;

thanksgiving is necessary to live the well, whole,  fullest life."

::Anne Voskamp ~ pg.39, One Thousand Gifts::

winter walks in the country

black birds perched high in trees

time

the wind whispering through the trees

white aspen trees

glorious sunsets....and a picture of it taken by #3

clear skies and the cool air that comes with them

white geese in the meadow

sunlight in the playroom

the sun shining through the trees

double shot vanilla lattes

the mess

meaningful conversations

birthday celebrations

beautifully set tables

pink frosted cupcakes

smiles of delight

root beer floats

horse back riding lessons

rain drops beautifully hanging off of winter trees

majestic bald eagles spotted by eager children

old family quilts that were discovered in the attic

a bench bought by my valentine years back

sunbeams making rainbows

22 women wanting to fellowship over pizza
the pain of separation and the lessons learned through it
the promise of new life

that my friend Erin got through her surgery

(please lift her up in prayer!!)

"The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me;

to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!"

Psalm 50:23