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ONE THOUSAND GIFTS by Ann Voskamp--Polly's List of Gifts (I'm not at 1,000 yet, but I'm working on it!)--in no particular order:
1. voices raised in worship
2. the ability to worship & praise my Lord and Savior
3. good friends
4. good times with friends--memories
5. laughter among/with friends and loved ones
6. pregnancy--every part of it
7. smiles shared between two people
8. knowing looks shared between two people
9. private/inside fun jokes
10. music
11. ability to read and hold the Word
12. the Word
13. Marked pages/verses in my Bible
14. beloved Bible verses
15. the feel of the pages of my Bible
16. writing with a pretty pink pen
17. feeling the sweet presence of the Holy Spirit
18. driving
19. Samuel (my beloved son)
20. my very pretty pink purse
21. pretty shoes
22. sunshine
23. cardinals
24. clouds--seeing shapes in the clouds
25. family time
26. playing games--the laughter--the joy--the togetherness
27. movies
28. books--especially the feel of a book in my hands
29. gifts given in love and appreciation
30. finding a simple gift--a surprise
31. chocolate--with nuts
32. God's provision
33. God's peace that passes all understanding
34. God's grace, love, and mercy--His understanding--His continued working in me, not giving up
35. sisters
36. brothers
37. niece & nephews
38. pets--Misty, Phoebe, Kayla, Cole, Sadie
39. parents
40. grandparents
41. work that isn't work because I LOVE what I do
42. my students
43. notes in the margins & spaces of my Bible
44. sitting beside my Precious, Beloved son
45. Samuel and his Legos
46. the presence of the Holy Spirit
47. writing
48. typing
49. playing a game on the computer
50. reading
51. sleeping
52. snuggling
53. pandas
54. orcas
55. tigers
56. giraffes
57. laughter--body shaking
58. tears (He holds them ALL)
59. I am MOMMY (4x)
60. journaling
61. sharing
62. touch
63. Hugs--nice, long hugs given with whole bodies and hearts
64. kisses on the cheek
65. hearing "I love you"
66. saying "I love you"
67. massage
68. words
69. JOY--acts of
70. holding hands
71. prayer
72. the feel of my favorite clothes
73. discovering a new wonder
74. Coke
75. soft curly hair
76. flowers
77. purple
78. rainbows
79. green
80. hearing--sound
81. images in my head on the page
82. a full belly
83. a soft, warm blanket
84. a comfortable couch
85. playing games
86. fancy candles--lit, glowing
87. pictures--family photos
88. being caught up (especially on school work)
89. Mail. real mail--a card or letter or package in the mail box!
90. working intestines
91. hair being brushed, fixed--especially by someone else
92. finger and toe nails freshly manicured and painted
93. scrapbooks--looking through the ones I've made
94. scrapbooking--creating
95. heat on a cold day
96. air conditioning on a hot day
97. the feel of sand between my toes
98. the ocean
99. sunrises
100. sunsets
101. the moon--especially when it's full
102. books. books! books!!!
103. a story long remembered
104. knowledge
105. learning
106. wisdom
107. mistakes
108. all things Disney
109. Tigger
110. Pooh
111. Mickey Mouse
112. Minnie Mouse
113. Disney World
114. Eyes--color--windows to the soul
115. seeing
116. tenderness
117. warm hugs--long warm hugs
118. afternoon naps
119. crying while laughing
120. musicals
121. dancing
122. freedom
123. playing the piano
124. Samuel sleeping
125. James rubbing/massaging my feet
126. juicy fried chicken
127. chocolate marshmallow ripple ice cream
128. trains
129. mountains
130. caramel apples with nuts!
131. granny smith apples
132. journaling
133. oreos
134. Chocolate & marshmallows
135. doctors
136. counselors
137. prayers
138. someone taking my suggestion to read a book
139. a good sneeze
140. finding something that was lost
141. my house
142. my house being a home
143. nurses
144. computers
145. technology
146. fire/flames
147. quiet
148. time alone
149. rest
150. peace
151. water at night (lakes, oceans, rivers, streams)
152. a waterfall
153. Enough. Having. Being. Knowing.
154. swimming
155. someone "getting" a reference to a book, movie, tv show--no matter how short or long
156. soldiers
157. vets
158. wives of soldiers & vets
159. dreams--dreaming
160. eye candy
161. poetry
162. the Dome
163. building the Dome
164. building the Dome together as a family
165. the feel of soft, fluffy, thick, carpeting on my feet
166. friendship
167. my co-workers
168. a good cry
169. wondering
170. feeling His strength
171. wearing my full armor of God and STANDING--watching as He defeats my enemies--as He fights my battles
172. tax refunds
173. Linda Barnette doing our taxes so we don't have to!
174. Samuel in his taekwondo do-bot
175. knowing I make a difference
176. remembering
177. pizza
178. a nice, long, warm shower
179. a long, soaking bath--bubbles, listening to music--candles--reading a good book
180. a washer and dryer in my home
181. a Spanish accent
182. a Scottish accent
183. an English accent
184. freckles sprinkled across my beloved son's nose
185. seeing/watching my beloved son read
186. my beloved son sharing his joy of reading with me
187. acceptance
188. giving away books
189. receiving (hearing/reading) good news
190. babies
191. meatballs
192. finishing a book
193. starting a new book
194. discovering something new in a book I've read previously
195. re-reading a favorite book
196. quirkiness
197. eccentricity
198. being different
199. standing out
200. not accepting mediocrity/status quo
201. Christmas
202. wrapped packages
203. Easter
204. my car--Lady Gray
205. salvation
206. forgiveness
207. cajun filet biscuit--Bojangles
208. the sound of my mom's voice over the phone
209. the sound of my dad's voice over the phone
210. the sound of Katie's voice over the phone
211. the sound of Samuel's voice over the phone
212. Samuel sharing his Lego creations and modifications with me
213. movie buttered popcorn
214. singing--worshipping--from deep down--from the heart & soul
215. seeing a friend after an extended absence
216. a day without a headache
217. a day without anger
218. a day without depression
219. a day without anxiety
220. my panda shoes
221. faith
222. not throwing up every day
192. finishing a book
193. starting a new book
194. discovering something new in a book I've read previously
195. re-reading a favorite book
196. quirkiness
197. eccentricity
198. being different
199. standing out
200. not accepting mediocrity/status quo
201. Christmas
202. wrapped packages
203. Easter
204. my car--Lady Gray
205. salvation
206. forgiveness
207. cajun filet biscuit--Bojangles
208. the sound of my mom's voice over the phone
209. the sound of my dad's voice over the phone
210. the sound of Katie's voice over the phone
211. the sound of Samuel's voice over the phone
212. Samuel sharing his Lego creations and modifications with me
213. movie buttered popcorn
214. singing--worshipping--from deep down--from the heart & soul
215. seeing a friend after an extended absence
216. a day without a headache
217. a day without anger
218. a day without depression
219. a day without anxiety
220. my panda shoes
221. faith
222. not throwing up every day
223. SNOW!!!
224. SNOW Days!
225. Loved ones getting jobs
226. Mexican food
227. Peanuts
228. Praise & Worship
229. New worship /Praise songs
230. Old worship/Praise songs
231. Sound of my son singing
232. JOY that can't be contained
233. Flowers blooming in the snow
234. Flowers blooming
235. humanity of man
236. good deeds
237. anticipation
238. JOY in others
239. JOY in me
240. The JOY of my Lord
241. Steak
242. Loaded potatoes
243. Lazy Saturday afternoons
244. Respect
245. Giving away books!
246. Sunbeams streaming through dark, angry clouds
247. Cardinals He sends across my path
248. Laughter
249. New shoes
250. His comfort
251. Movies in a theater with others who enjoy it as much as I do
252. getting what I want
253. writing
254. Being/having inspired/inspiration
255. Panda dolphins
256. birth
257. holding a baby in my arms
258. holding a child in my arms
259. holding a loved one in my arms
260. spring
261. flowering trees blooming
262. sunset at the beach
264. sunrise at the beach
265. Piano & Cello & Violin playing together in perfect harmony
266. grading a set of assignments
267. gentle breeze
268. free books!
269. participating in World Book Night!
270. my husband's hands
271. family time--spending time together
272. the sweet presence of the Holy Spirit
273. hellos
274. Jana
275. breathing
276. fall
277. leaving changing: orange, yellow, read
278. cooler weather
279. my swing my daddy made me
280. Kristy Wooten
281. Jimmy Rumple
282. Teresa Snow
283. Robert Canipe
284. Robert Womack
285. Susannah Blanchard
286. Ryan Johnson
287. Arlene Neal
288. Krysten Buchannan
289. Dr. Garrett Hinshaw
290. Justin Ganser
291. Scott Owens
292. Adrian Rice
293. God-given, Holy Spirit anointed Epiphanies!
294. Breakthroughs
295. A new dress that makes me feel pretty
296. People complimenting me on my new dress that makes me feel pretty
297. when I read a book that makes an impact--a change in/on my life
298. Devon Baker
299. Brandi Baker Wall
300. Brandon Wall
301. Blake Wall
302. Isabella Wall
303. Brian Baker
304. Seeing old students and they're actually glad to see me!
305. Achieving a goal
306. Doing SOMETHING to get me on step closer to fulfilling my dreams!
307. The sound of my son's pure, free, loud, heart-felt Laughter!!!
308. Samuel reading
309. Jessica King
310. Kristi King [Knapp]
311. Mamaw Jean Baker
312. Getting to see Gone with the Wind on the big screen!
313. Getting to see Gone with the Wind on the big screen with my great friend, Jana Baker!
314. A surprise visit from Dr. Hinshaw
315. Being a mom
316. The Word
317. Reading the Word.
318. Receiving a Special Word from the Lord as I read the Word
319. Samuel discovering & doing & exploring new things
320. Gifts from my students
321. Gifts from my parents
322. Family togetherness
323. Pitzels (a Jewish cookie--old family favorite!)
323. Family cooking [pitzels] together
325. Family playing games together
326. Sharing stories
327. God's Light
328. Finishing.
329. Joy in others--the smiles on their faces
330. Healing touch/hand of God
331. God's protection
332. Slow miracles of God
333. Having enough money to pay my bills
334. Samuel's voice raised in worship
335. Samuel singing
336. Life. I AM ALIVE.
337. The soft touch/feel of my stuffed pandas & blanket
338. Misty sleeping snuggled next to me
339. The weight of Misty snuggled on me
340. The Nativity
341. Christ came to earth as a baby
342. My Precious Moments Nativity
343. My Precious Moments Nativity lit with Christmas lights
344. Shoes
345. Cajun filet biscuit from Bojangles
346. Candlelight service on Christmas Eve to honor Christ & His birth
347. Breath
348. Gray hair
349. My hair. It really is beautiful.
350. Sight
351. Barnes & Noble gift cards!
352. My new purple frying pan
353. Samuel made it through the official wrestling season without getting hurt
354. In-laws. Yes, my in-laws!
355. Free stuff!
356. Free movies
357. Free popcorn at the movies
358. Free drink at the movies
359. Being comfortable
360. Comfortable temperature--not too hot & not too cold
361. The fact that there is POWER in the BLOOD of JESUS CHRIST
362. The fact that there is POWER in the NAME of JESUS CHRIST
363. Dad sticking to his word
364. Midnight conversations with Samuel
365. Doctors
366. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc., etc., etc. chances with God
367. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc., etc., etc. chances with family
368. Music--listening to
369. Music--singing it
370. Music--worshipping with
371. God's perfect, wonderful, amazing PEACE
372. Blankets--soft
373. Pillows--soft, full, fluffy
374. A Word from the Holy Spirit
375. Finding something lost
376. Samuel not hurt worse (during wrestling practice)
*377. Samuel's true laugh of pure JOY--he throws his head back, scrunches up his eyes, smiles, and giggles, laughs, and/or guffaws loud, from deep inside--I LOVE that!!!
378. Whole days spent with Samuel
379. Samuel agreeing to see a movie I want to see with me
381. Samuel wanting to watch Frozen & then watching it with me
382. No sickness in my body
383. The living, breathing Word of God
384. A job wherein I get paid for sick days
385. A warm, safe place--home
386. Working water
387. Heat in my home
388. Heat in my car
389. Coats--sweatshirts, etc.
390. Air conditioning in my home
391. Air conditioning in my car
392. Heat at church
393. Air conditioning at church
394. Heat at my job/school
395. Air conditioning at my job/school
396. Hot water!
397. Working washing machine in my home
398. Working dryer in my home
399. Moisturizing lotion
400. Chap-stick
401. Finding/selecting my favorite candy in a box of Russell Stover Chocolates
402. Family being there for one another
403. God's hand [of protection] on my family and loved ones
404. Dad not hurt worse (his fall in the snow/on ice)
405. Running water
406. God's presence--sweet presence during church prayer
407. God's sweet presence during/in Sunday School
408. Samuel appreciating the New Book Smell!
409. Being called "Beautiful"
410. God healing/being with Dad
411. Kilwin's milkshake
412. Great times with great friends
413. Co-workers being more than just co-workers--Friends
414. I do not have to work in a factory or at a fast-food restaurant
415. God has provided a job--a wonderful job--for me in the field wherein I am able to use the gifts He has given me
416. James wearing his white sneakers
417. James wearing his light, baby-blue sweater
418. Having known & loved my Baba
419. Having known & loved Grandpa Keefer
420. Being told that I am a witness to the amazing wonder of trusting in God
421. The amazing beauty of the moonlight shining through the branches of a leafless tree
422. Dirt (Ms. Donna)
423. "God gave me back my giggle."
424. God's healing of my body--coughing
425. James & Samuel willingly going with me to events (concert at school)
426. James giving me space--time to myself
427. Ketchup
428. Happy Birthday, Mom!
429. Choices--free will
430. Being able to be playful with James
431. Samuel's obedience
432. Broken chains! (spiritual)
433. Freedom!
434. Satan IS defeated!!!
435. Satan is under my feet!
436. God's authority to STOMP on the enemy
437. God's hands of protection on me
438. God's hand of protection on my loved ones
439. He does NOT give up on me
440. He's still working on me!
441. Adult coloring books
442. Coloring in my adult coloring book
443. making memories
444. family time
445. bowling [with family]
446. getting a strike in bowling
447. getting a spare in bowling
448. being with my parents and James--all of us together
449. Sales! especially 50% off sales!
450. My new Coach purse! It's so pretty!
451. Kilwin's
452. Cool weather
453. God continuing to work in--heal--my marriage
454. God continuing to work in--heal--the rift between James & my parents
455. Absence of rage!!!!
456. Marriage restoration!
457. Marriage rekindling
458. Only having to attend 1 of the 3 graduation ceremonies
459. God is going to fulfill an old promise to me--I feel it--I KNOW it! He ALWAYS fulfills His promises!
460. I'm broken, bruised, battered, destroyed, but I'm still STANDING!
461. Brian finding his personal "prayer closet"
462. The blood of Jesus Christ
463. A mother's blood--birth blood & metaphorical blood (literal & figurative)
464. Food to satisfy my hunger
465. the crystal clear water of a pool
466. the crystal clear water of a pool caressing my skin
467. the movement of the crystal clear water of a pool as I move [my hands] through it
468. attempting to part the waters in a pool and realizing the true miracle of God in His parting the Red Sea for the Israelites
469. the clean, fresh, rejuvenating, invigorating feeling after a swim
470.
223. SNOW!!!
224. SNOW Days!
225. Loved ones getting jobs
226. Mexican food
227. Peanuts
228. Praise & Worship
229. New worship /Praise songs
230. Old worship/Praise songs
231. Sound of my son singing
232. JOY that can't be contained
233. Flowers blooming in the snow
234. Flowers blooming
235. humanity of man
236. good deeds
237. anticipation
238. JOY in others
239. JOY in me
240. The JOY of my Lord
241. Steak
242. Loaded potatoes
243. Lazy Saturday afternoons
244. Respect
245. Giving away books!
246. Sunbeams streaming through dark, angry clouds
247. Cardinals He sends across my path
248. Laughter
249. New shoes
250. His comfort
251. Movies in a theater with others who enjoy it as much as I do
252. getting what I want
253. writing
254. Being/having inspired/inspiration
255. Panda dolphins
256. birth
257. holding a baby in my arms
258. holding a child in my arms
259. holding a loved one in my arms
260. spring
261. flowering trees blooming
262. sunset at the beach
264. sunrise at the beach
265. Piano & Cello & Violin playing together in perfect harmony
266. grading a set of assignments
267. gentle breeze
268. free books!
269. participating in World Book Night!
270. my husband's hands
271. family time--spending time together
272. the sweet presence of the Holy Spirit
273. hellos
274. Jana
275. breathing
276. fall
277. leaving changing: orange, yellow, read
278. cooler weather
279. my swing my daddy made me
280. Kristy Wooten
281. Jimmy Rumple
282. Teresa Snow
283. Robert Canipe
284. Robert Womack
285. Susannah Blanchard
286. Ryan Johnson
287. Arlene Neal
288. Krysten Buchannan
289. Dr. Garrett Hinshaw
290. Justin Ganser
291. Scott Owens
292. Adrian Rice
293. God-given, Holy Spirit anointed Epiphanies!
294. Breakthroughs
295. A new dress that makes me feel pretty
296. People complimenting me on my new dress that makes me feel pretty
297. when I read a book that makes an impact--a change in/on my life
298. Devon Baker
299. Brandi Baker Wall
300. Brandon Wall
301. Blake Wall
302. Isabella Wall
303. Brian Baker
304. Seeing old students and they're actually glad to see me!
305. Achieving a goal
306. Doing SOMETHING to get me on step closer to fulfilling my dreams!
307. The sound of my son's pure, free, loud, heart-felt Laughter!!!
308. Samuel reading
309. Jessica King
310. Kristi King [Knapp]
311. Mamaw Jean Baker
312. Getting to see Gone with the Wind on the big screen!
313. Getting to see Gone with the Wind on the big screen with my great friend, Jana Baker!
314. A surprise visit from Dr. Hinshaw
315. Being a mom
316. The Word
317. Reading the Word.
318. Receiving a Special Word from the Lord as I read the Word
319. Samuel discovering & doing & exploring new things
320. Gifts from my students
321. Gifts from my parents
322. Family togetherness
323. Pitzels (a Jewish cookie--old family favorite!)
323. Family cooking [pitzels] together
325. Family playing games together
326. Sharing stories
327. God's Light
328. Finishing.
329. Joy in others--the smiles on their faces
330. Healing touch/hand of God
331. God's protection
332. Slow miracles of God
333. Having enough money to pay my bills
334. Samuel's voice raised in worship
335. Samuel singing
336. Life. I AM ALIVE.
337. The soft touch/feel of my stuffed pandas & blanket
338. Misty sleeping snuggled next to me
339. The weight of Misty snuggled on me
340. The Nativity
341. Christ came to earth as a baby
342. My Precious Moments Nativity
343. My Precious Moments Nativity lit with Christmas lights
344. Shoes
345. Cajun filet biscuit from Bojangles
346. Candlelight service on Christmas Eve to honor Christ & His birth
347. Breath
348. Gray hair
349. My hair. It really is beautiful.
350. Sight
351. Barnes & Noble gift cards!
352. My new purple frying pan
353. Samuel made it through the official wrestling season without getting hurt
354. In-laws. Yes, my in-laws!
355. Free stuff!
356. Free movies
357. Free popcorn at the movies
358. Free drink at the movies
359. Being comfortable
360. Comfortable temperature--not too hot & not too cold
361. The fact that there is POWER in the BLOOD of JESUS CHRIST
362. The fact that there is POWER in the NAME of JESUS CHRIST
363. Dad sticking to his word
364. Midnight conversations with Samuel
365. Doctors
366. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc., etc., etc. chances with God
367. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc., etc., etc. chances with family
368. Music--listening to
369. Music--singing it
370. Music--worshipping with
371. God's perfect, wonderful, amazing PEACE
372. Blankets--soft
373. Pillows--soft, full, fluffy
374. A Word from the Holy Spirit
375. Finding something lost
376. Samuel not hurt worse (during wrestling practice)
*377. Samuel's true laugh of pure JOY--he throws his head back, scrunches up his eyes, smiles, and giggles, laughs, and/or guffaws loud, from deep inside--I LOVE that!!!
378. Whole days spent with Samuel
379. Samuel agreeing to see a movie I want to see with me
381. Samuel wanting to watch Frozen & then watching it with me
382. No sickness in my body
383. The living, breathing Word of God
384. A job wherein I get paid for sick days
385. A warm, safe place--home
386. Working water
387. Heat in my home
388. Heat in my car
389. Coats--sweatshirts, etc.
390. Air conditioning in my home
391. Air conditioning in my car
392. Heat at church
393. Air conditioning at church
394. Heat at my job/school
395. Air conditioning at my job/school
396. Hot water!
397. Working washing machine in my home
398. Working dryer in my home
399. Moisturizing lotion
400. Chap-stick
401. Finding/selecting my favorite candy in a box of Russell Stover Chocolates
402. Family being there for one another
403. God's hand [of protection] on my family and loved ones
404. Dad not hurt worse (his fall in the snow/on ice)
405. Running water
406. God's presence--sweet presence during church prayer
407. God's sweet presence during/in Sunday School
408. Samuel appreciating the New Book Smell!
409. Being called "Beautiful"
410. God healing/being with Dad
411. Kilwin's milkshake
412. Great times with great friends
413. Co-workers being more than just co-workers--Friends
414. I do not have to work in a factory or at a fast-food restaurant
415. God has provided a job--a wonderful job--for me in the field wherein I am able to use the gifts He has given me
416. James wearing his white sneakers
417. James wearing his light, baby-blue sweater
418. Having known & loved my Baba
419. Having known & loved Grandpa Keefer
420. Being told that I am a witness to the amazing wonder of trusting in God
421. The amazing beauty of the moonlight shining through the branches of a leafless tree
422. Dirt (Ms. Donna)
423. "God gave me back my giggle."
424. God's healing of my body--coughing
425. James & Samuel willingly going with me to events (concert at school)
426. James giving me space--time to myself
427. Ketchup
428. Happy Birthday, Mom!
429. Choices--free will
430. Being able to be playful with James
431. Samuel's obedience
432. Broken chains! (spiritual)
433. Freedom!
434. Satan IS defeated!!!
435. Satan is under my feet!
436. God's authority to STOMP on the enemy
437. God's hands of protection on me
438. God's hand of protection on my loved ones
439. He does NOT give up on me
440. He's still working on me!
441. Adult coloring books
442. Coloring in my adult coloring book
443. making memories
444. family time
445. bowling [with family]
446. getting a strike in bowling
447. getting a spare in bowling
448. being with my parents and James--all of us together
449. Sales! especially 50% off sales!
450. My new Coach purse! It's so pretty!
451. Kilwin's
452. Cool weather
453. God continuing to work in--heal--my marriage
454. God continuing to work in--heal--the rift between James & my parents
455. Absence of rage!!!!
456. Marriage restoration!
457. Marriage rekindling
458. Only having to attend 1 of the 3 graduation ceremonies
459. God is going to fulfill an old promise to me--I feel it--I KNOW it! He ALWAYS fulfills His promises!
460. I'm broken, bruised, battered, destroyed, but I'm still STANDING!
461. Brian finding his personal "prayer closet"
462. The blood of Jesus Christ
463. A mother's blood--birth blood & metaphorical blood (literal & figurative)
464. Food to satisfy my hunger
465. the crystal clear water of a pool
466. the crystal clear water of a pool caressing my skin
467. the movement of the crystal clear water of a pool as I move [my hands] through it
468. attempting to part the waters in a pool and realizing the true miracle of God in His parting the Red Sea for the Israelites
469. the clean, fresh, rejuvenating, invigorating feeling after a swim
470.
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