The heart of the giver makes the gift dear and precious. – Martin Luther
There is no greater heart than the one of the Giver. And I continue to count the gifts because He never ceases to give. – #1052 – 1074
After being apart for a whole week, God delivered the best gifts late last Sunday afternoon:
- they’re finally home!
- kissing in the parking lot
- his scruffy face; quickly clean-shaven again
- son telling me he missed me
- listening to their stories and looking at the pictures they took
- snuggled up next to my man – right where I belong
- watching my man “geek out” over lichens on our fence
- black-eyed susans
- flowers that he brought in from the garden
Mid-week, our girls’ bible study met for the third time. And more blessings followed:
- seeing these girls that I’ve known for years in a new light, a more personal light
- already beginning to love them
- From Head to Foot by Annie Downs
- them staying late just because they were busy chatting
- this opportunity to teach
- a new friend for my daughter
- daughter’s hand healing after an injury the previous week
- already gearing up for school with band and sports practices beginning
- fall sports schedules entered into our calendar; only one overlap of events
- the topic of our church’s mid-week bible study
- anticipating the excitement of autumn; still enjoying every bit of summer
In hope,
Shelli
This post is linked with the Gratitude Community at Holy Experience
as I share my list of One Thousand Gifts.
Enjoyed your list Shelli. I also liked the photos, especially the first two!