I keep a list of things I am thankful for going. Although I started it here on this blog, I no longer write it on here...sorry! I restarted it in a paper journal beginning my list with #1,000, then #999, #998, and so on. I got the idea from the book One Thousand Gifts by Anne Voskamp, which is AMAZING, by the way! Sooooo, maybe one day I will transfer my new count-down blessings list to my blog, but either way, I do hope you will write your blessings, gifts, thanks list (or whatever you want to call it:).
Here is a little poem I wrote when I first began...oh, and by the way, I certainly do NOT write in my Unending Blessings List (what I decided to call mine) every single day. Don't get bogged down. Just do whenever you want...or whenever you get kind of down and out. It'll remind you that God's good gifts to us are all around!
"Unending Blessings"....a little poem:)
Here is a little poem I wrote when I first began...oh, and by the way, I certainly do NOT write in my Unending Blessings List (what I decided to call mine) every single day. Don't get bogged down. Just do whenever you want...or whenever you get kind of down and out. It'll remind you that God's good gifts to us are all around!
"Unending Blessings"....a little poem:)
Sometimes I wonder if I'm not like
Those nine lepers in God's Word.Healed by God, made whole by Him,
Yet Jesus they never told.
Never said "Thank You for changing my life
From darkness and hopeless despair
Into something I'd never dared to dream-
Full of beauty, less heartace and cares.
You've given me back my family, Lord,
My home, my health, my life;
Another chance you've lovingly given to me
To be thankful, and to do what's right".
So, I'd like to try my hand at this
and with you our blessings share
For it's that tenth leper I want to be,
The one who really cared.
He cared to know that it was Christ;
That to Him he owed his thanks.
He cared enough to turn back around
And express to God these things!
Lord, help me to notice each sunset you bring,
Each "I love you" or hug from my child,
Each surprise, each song, each friendship,
Each whisper to me of Your love.
(SGD-2011)
"List of Blessings by Date"
May 12, 2013
A bird singing and trying to build nest outside master bath window
Our church
TODAY IS MOTHER'S DAY; THANK YOU GOD I'M A MOM!
My son, Caleb
My daughter, Amber
Going outside in the yard on a "perfect temperature" day
Flowers in our yard
Perennial flowers that come back year after year
Cards from others
Shopping in Bible book store with Amber
Visiting at the County Jail
Ladies Bible Study for those out of jail
My new Bible!!!
A laptop computer
My son is so smart with computers and tech, and he helps me!
My precious husband and his abiding love for God and me
Thank You God for Your Gifts!
May 1, 2013
- Cozy, rainy days
- Reunited with loved one
- Answered prayers
- The gift of hope
- Clouds
- Bright, sunny days
- Talks with my son
- Chats with my daughter
- Awesome privilege of prayer!
- You orchestrate wonders from Heaven
- Encouraging moments
- Huge smiles on Lee Ann's face!
- Elderly, Godly pastor and wife whose legacy lives on
- No work for you goes unnoticed
- Your calling in our lives
- God-incidences
- My friends
- That you will see us through everything! Always! :)
- Butterfly wings
- Courage
- Faith, even when it quavers a bit
- Hubby sleeping beside me
- His job
- Jobs 4 Life program
- New Bible Study class
- Mogantown Fellowship
- The Children's Bible Club there and our kids working
- Music!
- Each new day
- Food
- Drinks
- Floors to walk on
- Furniture to use
- Health
- Family
- Angela
- Healing Patsy
- Helping my daddy and mama
- Physical help when needed
- People who love us and that we can love
- Tears of love over Your love for us....UNENDING BLESSINGS!!!
March 12,2012
- Sunshiny weather!
- A mild winter
- Protection during the storms
- Friends to hunker down with in their basement when tornadoes threaten
- My daddy's plans to garden in a new spot...and the story behind that :)
- My mama's sweet voice
- Strength and health to raise our children
- A Godly husband who loves and cares for me and the kids
- Fire in the fireplace
- Jensen's Writing curriculum
- Caleb's love for you and for Christian music
- Seeing Amber reading her Bible
- Her tender, sweet heart and desire to serve you
- Caleb's laughter!
- Seasonal decor
- A lovely 2012 Valentine's day and celebrations
- Our homeschool group
- Group is still working on their movie
- That we get to go to Peru on short-term missions!
- My awesome son, Caleb and his new song.....................UNENDING BLESSINGS!
TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR:
(Sept.26,2011)
~God, my Savior and Lover of my soul!
~Amber's throat is hardly sore!
~Found pictures of Olivia I needed
~Piknik photograph fun site
~Roger's home from work
~My parents fed our pets while gone
~Our fun, safe 1-week Mississippi trip
~Caleb's school going well
~Amber's too, and likes new "Writing"
~Roger's job
~A trustworthy husband
~Clarabelle, our kitty, so pretty!
~Chrysanthemem, our kitty, came inside and cuddled a lot today
~Caleb's new computer
~Aaron is fixing his from Caleb
~Invitation to Courters' home soon!
~Wonderful, refreshing rain!
~Its pitter-patter on the roof
~My homeschool group
~Meeting this week!
~Western-style meeting & Nursing Home ministry week in group
~Our church and small group started "R12", the study of Romans chapter 12!
~Health and strengh.....
.....UNENDING BLESSINGS!!!
TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR:
A Heavenly Father Who is always near
Good books to read
God's Word, most of all books
A loving, caring, amazing husband
Our Caleb James and his hugs and smiles
Our Amber Marie and her "Never Give Up" attitude in trials
Our sweet five girls; 2 doggies and 3 kitties :)
Dogfood and catfood
More luck in fighting ants
Caleb's poison ivy is a bit better
Amber is recuperating well
Her good Dr. and her first follow-up appt. tomorrow
His nice nurse, who had a tonsillectomy in Nov., so understands!
Clothes and food
Vehicles to drive
Roger's red motorcycly-He truly enjoys it!
Cooler weather
Recent rain
Health and strength
The Bledsoe football player is fighting hard at Erlanger Hospital/some good changes
Those praying for him
His Dr's
My wonderful neices and nephews
Tim, Brenda, Hollie, Faith, and Joshua
Joshua's shoulder is healing well/ therapy soon over? Better prognosis!
Our scheduled trip coming up Mon-Fri with Roger's work-VaCaTiOn!
The free car, gas, hotel, and Roger's meals will be paid for
Medical Insurance
Roger's job
My sewing machine...I love using it!
Fun crafts
Amber able to eat these now: Cheesy rice, Peaches with Cottage Cheese
My mom came to get Amber today for a nice long visit with her grandparents!
Videos and DVD's (still some fun and clean ones)
Dishes and dishwasher
Clothes, towels, bedding, washer, dryer............................UNENDING BLESSINGS!!!
Today I Am Thankful For:
Sunday,Sept.11,2011
For all who were safe on 9-11-01
For healing when we suffer loss
Health and strength
Roger, My Love
My Precious Savior most of all
The cross and Christ's shed blood
Amber is healing well from tonsilectomy
The rain we have had
The sunshine today
A good first homeschool meeting
That most everyone was there
Friends and family
The Lord hears and answers our prayers
Forgiveness and acceptance by God through Jesus
The love of my family
Caleb, our son
Guineas still hanging around our yard
Their pretting speckles
Their funny ways
Roger's a wonderful daddy
He's a wonderful husband
Our church
A home to live in...................................UNENDING BLESSINGS!!!!!
TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR:
-Saturday, September 3, 2011
Amber's feeling a bit better
She was able to eat a cup of Chicken&Dumplings
Roger and Caleb's help today
Caleb's trying to fix my golfcart :)
Stephen and Karis will be back soon
My computer
Talking with family today
Continuing craft with Amber today
My parents visited today
They brought Amber some yummy yogurts
Left-handed scissors
Caleb helps alot in Amber's recovery
School books just waiting
Chance of rain tomorrow!......UNENDING BLESSINGS!
TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR:
-Friday,Sept.2,2011
- Amber is feeling better!
- Praying family and friends
- Beautiful sunshine
- Roger home early yesterday
- He's off tomorrow
- Roger and Caleb doing my list grocery shopping
- Birdseed for our feeders
- The cardinal right now spitting out sunflower seed hull :)
- God's wondrous world
- My mom who calls to check on Amber every day
- Starting a new Homeschool Group Blog
- Life of Faith-teen books (I like too)
- A new toothbrush
- Teeth-cleaning at dentist
- Time with my family
- Caring for Amber while recovering
- 2 sofas in LR for Amber and I to sleep on while she's sick
- Good movies
- Netflix good movies
- This blog to post blessings
- Jessica's and Amy's and Lawanda's and others' good blogs
- New pocket book from Goodwill
- Straws
- Cars
- A simple torn-paper craft Amber and I started
- She felt like doing the drawing for it and a bit of tearing!:) Yea!!! Praise God!
- Caleb's sweetness
- My hubby.....................UNENDING BLESSINGS!
August/September?, 2011
- My daddy coming to see us today
- My mamas phone calls to share her love and hugs
- Joshua, my nephew has begun his shoulder therapy
- Knowing God answers prayer
- The little "volunteer" vegies in Mom and Dad's yard
- My brother and his wife's visit and gift for Amber
- Amber's friends online with her
- Pastor Doug called to tell us he's praying
- Caleb plays guitar in church tomorrow morning
- Amber's throat is coming right along
- She's been getting more nourishment after surgery
- Everyone's encouraging words
- Master bed big enough for a temporary "sick bed"
- Medication, Doctors, Vitamins, Herbs, Remedies
- Fresh air
- Working in flowers
- Roger's help in flowers, hauling cuttings away
- Laughter shared
- Tristan's feeling better
- Ruth is joining our H.S. group
- New friends and old
- A dryer, given by friends, that works
- Our house didn't burn when old one caught fire
- Craft books
- School books arriving in mailbox
- The silly guineas who've wandered into our yard
- How fun they are to watch and listen to
- God positioned them throughout day where Amber could see them
- Leftover jello tastes good accidentally frozen
- Amber enjoyed the fun new texture
- Amber recovering from her tonsilectomy
- My darling husband
- My clever son's writing, singing, and playing new songs
- Videos and Netflix.....UNENDING BLESSINGS!
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- A skilled and kind Dr. who did it, Dr.Fowler
- Our daughter did well in her tonsilectomy surgery
- The sweetness of the people at the hospital
- Popsicles
- Slushies
- Jello
- Ice packs
- Kind and thoughtful nursesCaleb picked out Amber some cozy, colorful socks at the hospital gift shop!
- Caleb’s thoughtfulness to his sister’s surgery
- My parents went with us today, and they watched Caleb.
- My brother and his sweet wife coming over for visit and gift to Amber
- My brother and his familyAn orange sunset
- Watching shooting stars with family on porch landing 2 nights ago
- Everyone who prays for us and cares for us
- Phone calls, notes, and cards from loved ones
- Our pastor, Family/Youth Pastor, and Associate pastor
- Homeschool and our new books/materials
- Kelly and Philip get to be reunited with their family in Brazil tomorrow.
- Our Father’s Loving Care
- How God comforts us in our hearts and through His Word and prayer
- The devotional “Why Pray?” our family is reading
- The privilege of praying for our neighbors
- The excitement of seeing what God’s gonna do in all our neighbor’s lives
- Karen, Beth, Dawn, Amy, Pam, Stephanie, Helen, and Ruth-Our homeschool group moms
- My husband taking off work today
- My loving husband…………………………….UNENDING BLESSINGS!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
- TODAY, GOD, I THANK YOU FOR...
- Our son sharing the Word with us this evening
- Hearing, then seeing several guinneas in our yard today
- Knowing God's gonna greatly use our children
- Watching Amber do cool stuff online
- Tucking my hubby in
- Praying friends
- Friends we know really love us
- When we get to be a blessing to others
- God helping us start this blog
- Encouragement on Facebook from family and loved ones
- Seeing others' Prayer Requests on Facebook
- Getting to post our own Prayer Requests on Facebook
- Blessing of talking to my sweet sister-in-law, Kelly, today
- Hannah Doolittle's beautiful heart
- Hannah's faithfulness in helping out at home especially while her mom's in U.S.
- Philip, Joshua, and Benjamin Doolittle
- Philip's trip to U.S. with his mom, Kelly; being her "escort" to here
- Growing kids we love so much
- Laughing with my children
- Playing "Homeschoolopoly" with Amber and Caleb
- Caleb winning it!
- Eating Caleb's homemade coffee ice cream today
- Knowing we can trust God with everything
- Leaves turning colors
- Fresh produce given to us by my daddy from his garden
- Supper's mashed potatoes, green beans, tomatoes from my daddy's garden
- My mom's yummy canned goods she shares
- The excellent flavor of a home-grown tomatoe
- Supper's steak and biscuits and cobbler-God's bountiful provisions!
- A clean kitchen
- Our ice maker in our fridge, so convenient
- Water, too, in fridge-ahhh!
- Ice cold tea
- The homey aromas of cooking food
- A husband who loves and takes care of me and the kids
- My precious, loving Savior
- His mercies are new every morning......................................UNENDING BLESSINGS!
TODAY I THANK YOU FOR...
- A beautiful sunset through my window
- My precious family
- I am a daughter of the King of Kings!
- My friend Amy, who inspires my thankfulness
- Her children’s funny antics
- Family in U.S.
- Family in Brazil
- Peter and family coming here from Brazil
- Our health
- Our church
- Godly parents, who taught me about Christ
- That my parents took me to church
- That God saved me
- That He loves me
- That He forgave my sins
- That He forgives me when I sin
- Amber’s photographs!
- Caleb’s smile and laughter!
- Caleb’s C.A.P. encouragers
- Roger’s job
- Roger’s new job prospect
- Prayer warriors
- Roger’s love for me
- All of my friends….....For all these blessings and so much more, we thank You, God!
I'm a child of the King!
I'm forgiven and loved
Roger
Amber
Caleb
Flowers that re-bloom
All my family
A sunset through my Living Room window
Birds at the birdfeeder
Homeschooling my precious teens!
Good friends who share and ask me to pray
Good friends who listen and pray
Daily provisions
My parents
Answered prayers
Sound of footsteps all over the house!
Books
Pencils with click-up lead
Health
Church and the love there
Photographs and Memories
The smiles and laughter of my children!
Rainfall
Umbrellas!
Music
A husband to love and who loves me
Food
Q-tips for drying out Science equipment
Science experiments
Interesting gadgets
A sunny day
Thankful List for Today-
- Leaves rustling
- Blackberry cobbler
- Swimming pool
- Grace Bible Church
- Worship music
- Radio in my kitchen
- My daughter who is my friend
- Good books
- Dramatized audio books
- Watching Amber french-braid her hair!
- Piano
- Guitar
- Trombone
- A God Who is interested in our lives
- Red toenail polish!
“Sun dogs”
Answered prayers today
God’s special loving care
My mom and dad coming over last night
Their strong love for me and for my family
Their faithful prayers always for us
Their wonderful hugs!
Missionaries
Getting to talk to Kelly
Growing closer to my family
Watching a funny movie together, cuddled in blankets
Peter and Zirlene, Stanley and Kevin staying here with us
Sweet fellowship
Understanding friends
Prayer partners
Aunt Patsy and Uncle Winifred
Wonderful churches all around us
The healing and comfort found in God’s Word
The Bible is alive and sharp and powerful!
Jesus cares– He truly cares
Reading other people’s “Blessings Lists”
Uncle Bobby and Aunt Beulah going to Hendon Baptist’s “Homecoming”
Tristan’s super-hero costume and photos
Scratching Caleb’s back
Loving Amber and Caleb
Loving my sweet husband, Roger
Laughing and “cutting up” with loved ones
That we CAN do all things through Christ Who strengthens us
Courage we didn’t know we had
God is always “there” for us!
My kids
My precious hubby
The beautiful sunshine
Friends and family visiting
Getting to visit friends and family
Dresses
Dress-Up Clothes
God's Word
The Book of Job
Groovy music my kids play for me online!
Amber on piano
Caleb on guitar
Guitar lessons
Aaron Academy
Flowers and Trees
IT'S A NEW DAY, AND I AM THANKFUL FOR...
Our nephews Stanley and Kevin are here
Roger getting to see his brother from Brazil
Seeing Zirlene
Visiting our neices at college
Seeing Dad and Ruth
My precious mom and dad
My brother and his familyAll our family
Hot sunny weather
Raindrops
New groceries to put away
Our three sweet cats
Hollie, Faith, and Joshua-Our precious nieces and nephew
Our Pastor, Doug
Our new Associate Pastor and his family from Liverpool, England
Their daughters and son are our kids' new friends!
My homeschool group
Homeschooling my blessings, Amber and Caleb
Good books to read
Healing power of God
Computers
Good DVD's
The new Bob Jones University movie
Going to bed when we are all sleepy.....Unending blessings!
AUGUST 9
My sweet friends
My mom, so precious to me!
My dad, so precious to me!
Kara's surgery went well
Philip and Kelly got to be on same plane from Brazil
My nephew, Joshua, doing well after shoulder surgery
Lightning & big, stormy clouds in the evening
Fellowship
God's neverending love for me
His forgiveness, though so undeserving
His perfect timing
The most wonderful, loving husband
Brenda, my sister-in-law and sweet girlfriend
Pillow fights
Giggles and laughter
The dimples in my daughter's pretty cheeks
Friends who inspire me to be better
My daddy's birthday
AND my special friend's birthdays are both tomorrow!!! (Sweet day, Lord!)
Ambassador Bible College and our neices and nephew there
Alyssa's birthday today
A 2nd guitar lesson for Caleb went well!
Doctors who know and care
Answers to our heart's prayers
God, I love you so much!
God’s special loving care
My mom and dad coming over last night
Their strong love for me and for my family
Their faithful prayers always for usTheir wonderful hugs!
Missionaries
Getting to talk to Kelly
Growing closer to my family
Watching a funny movie together, cuddled in blankets
Peter and Zirlene, Stanley and Kevin staying here with us
Sweet fellowshipUnderstanding friends
Prayer partners
Aunt Patsy and Uncle Winifred
Wonderful churches all around us
The healing and comfort found in God’s Word
The Bible is alive and sharp and powerful!
Jesus cares– He truly cares
Reading other people’s “Blessings Lists”
Uncle Bobby and Aunt Beulah going to Hendon Baptist’s “Homecoming”
Tristan’s super-hero costume and photos
Scratching Caleb’s backLoving Amber and Caleb
Loving my sweet husband, Roger
Laughing and “cutting up” with loved ones
That we CAN do all things through Christ Who strengthens us
Courage we didn’t know we had
God is always “there” for us!
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| Caleb & Amber- Dressed for the Old West |
THANK YOU, LORD, FOR...
Two of our biggest blessing: Our daughter and our son!
My daddy's birthday
Two of our biggest blessing: Our daughter and our son!
My daddy's birthday
Being with my family
Loving Roger James
Amber
Caleb
Caleb’s first CAP Encampment
Caleb’s Crafty Leaf-Covered BDU’s
Amber’s beautiful piano music
Having company come and stay a few nights
Fresh sheets
Fluffy, clean towels
Bare footing on cool floors
Iced tea on a hot day
Air conditioning
Loving Roger James
Amber
Caleb
Caleb’s first CAP Encampment
Caleb’s Crafty Leaf-Covered BDU’s
Amber’s beautiful piano music
Having company come and stay a few nights
Fresh sheets
Fluffy, clean towels
Bare footing on cool floors
Iced tea on a hot day
Air conditioning
Fluffy pillow
Amy gave me flowers
Planted flowers…so pretty
A clean house
Roger loves me
Playing board games
Kelly and Philip arrived safely and together
Lord’s provision and care of us
His mercy-New every morning
Caleb’s beautiful writing about God with us
Seeing my kids grow in Christ
Chad and Impact at church
The sweet, sweet Scriptures-God’s Word, alive!
Comfort
Health
Moon peeking around cloud
Ceiling fans at night
“White noise” fan at night
Good and kind Dr.s
Fridge and pantry fully stocked
Socks
Flip-flops
Wearing same size shoes as my daughter-Fun trading!
Joshua, my nephew’s, surgery went well.
God’s healing from Daddy’s snake bite
Sweet and fun and funny parents!
My precious brother, Tim
Two WONDERFUL children!
Amy gave me flowers
Planted flowers…so pretty
A clean house
Roger loves me
Playing board games
Kelly and Philip arrived safely and together
Lord’s provision and care of us
His mercy-New every morning
Caleb’s beautiful writing about God with us
Seeing my kids grow in Christ
Chad and Impact at church
The sweet, sweet Scriptures-God’s Word, alive!
Comfort
Health
Moon peeking around cloud
Ceiling fans at night
“White noise” fan at night
Good and kind Dr.s
Fridge and pantry fully stocked
Socks
Flip-flops
Wearing same size shoes as my daughter-Fun trading!
Joshua, my nephew’s, surgery went well.
God’s healing from Daddy’s snake bite
Sweet and fun and funny parents!
My precious brother, Tim
Two WONDERFUL children!
GODLY HUSBAND
My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
BLESSINGS, August 11, 2012
"Children are a Heritage of the Lord"
"Children are a Heritage of the Lord"
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| Amber & Caleb- The Sheriff & His Deputy |
My precious hubby
The beautiful sunshine
Friends and family visiting
Getting to visit friends and family
Dresses
Dress-Up Clothes
God's Word
The Book of Job
Groovy music my kids play for me online!
Amber on piano
Caleb on guitar
Guitar lessons
Aaron Academy
Flowers and Trees
IT'S A NEW DAY, AND I AM THANKFUL FOR...
Our nephews Stanley and Kevin are here
Roger getting to see his brother from Brazil
Seeing Zirlene
Visiting our neices at college
Seeing Dad and Ruth
My precious mom and dad
My brother and his familyAll our family
Hot sunny weather
Raindrops
New groceries to put away
Our three sweet cats
Hollie, Faith, and Joshua-Our precious nieces and nephew
Our Pastor, Doug
Our new Associate Pastor and his family from Liverpool, England
Their daughters and son are our kids' new friends!
My homeschool group
Homeschooling my blessings, Amber and Caleb
Good books to read
Healing power of God
Computers
Good DVD's
The new Bob Jones University movie
Going to bed when we are all sleepy.....Unending blessings!
AUGUST 9
My sweet friends
My mom, so precious to me!
My dad, so precious to me!
Kara's surgery went well
Philip and Kelly got to be on same plane from Brazil
My nephew, Joshua, doing well after shoulder surgery
Lightning & big, stormy clouds in the evening
Fellowship
God's neverending love for me
His forgiveness, though so undeserving
His perfect timing
The most wonderful, loving husband
Brenda, my sister-in-law and sweet girlfriend
Pillow fights
Giggles and laughter
The dimples in my daughter's pretty cheeks
Friends who inspire me to be better
My daddy's birthday
AND my special friend's birthdays are both tomorrow!!! (Sweet day, Lord!)
Ambassador Bible College and our neices and nephew there
Alyssa's birthday today
A 2nd guitar lesson for Caleb went well!
Doctors who know and care
Answers to our heart's prayers
God, I love you so much!
Our swimming pool
Getting to babysit
Our kids who help out so much!
Dating my husband!
Warm cozy beds
Air conditioning
Cars
Neighbors who watch out for one another
Homeschool
My mom and dad
My kids have grandparents nearby.
Caleb’s homemade ice creams
A freshly organized pantry
Health and strength
Photos of our neices and nephews on facebook and blogs
Smiles
God’s Word
Our Pastor
Diet Mtn. Dew
Amber’s beautiful photos of our pets
Our pets
Roger staying home with us today
Roger's priorities
A Godly husband
Roger's help in the house
Roger's motorcycle...he enjoys it!
Caleb and Stephen back together
Their tent campout
Missionaries
Answered prayer
A washer and dryer
Plans
God's in control!!!
Clean clothes
Our kitty on the porch at sunrise, stretching
Amber's pet photos, blown up and framed
Caleb's new air-soft gun and camo.outfit
Comfort from the Lord in grief
