Thanks and Hearts

And the blessings continue.  On this glorious Valentine's Day.  Well, mostly it is glorious because I have eaten a multitude of chocolate and played with preschoolers.  It is also the warmest day of 2011 and absolutely beautiful...I even have my windows open!!  It is truly fabulous!

And it is not spring yet...this weather is probably just a tease...but I feel like posting this picture, anyway!  Tulips are my favorite!!

I pray that you are encouraged by the gifts list from my last post.  Would you consider joining me and Ann on this One Thousand Gifts adventure? 

Here's a few more things I am thankful for...it is really amazing how much fun it is to "hunt" these out and find the things that are gifts to me from Jesus.  He loves us so much, and offers these to us as a gift...so, seek Him out and find your's.  What is blessing you today?

19. A clean kitchen
20. My old farm table desk where I write, read, oh and I pay the bills here, too...
21. My handmade bag from my friend Julia--check out her shop!  You won't be sorry!
22. A Valentine painted by a 3 yr old...can you say precious??

23. Finishing a book...which a book review is to come on this book: The Shelter of God's Promises by Sheila Walsh...get ready...it is awesome!!!
24. My grandmother's handwritten letters and cards.  She sent me the sweetest Valentine's Day card.  I am so thankful for her.
25. Checking things off my list of "to-do's" which seems to be pretty long these days...but checking them off is such a joy!!  Knowing that it is done!!
26. We had Valentine's parties at school today and so many kids with icing on their faces...precious!

So, I hope you join with me in recording the 1000 gifts that God is blessing your life with.  I am on day 3 and already can feel a difference in my life because of it.  Just taking the time to notice what God is doing in my life is incredible.

Windows open.  Hearts open.  Thankfulness flowing.

"And when I give thanks for the seemingly microscopic, I make a place for God to grow in me." -Ann Voskamp