The longer I count the gifts, the more I realize that I am just barely scratching the surface of gratitude that is owed to God. As He is infinite, so too are His blessings. One thousand was once a number that intimidated me. Now I know it’s not nearly enough; it’s just the beginning. So… read more »

I’ve heard a saying that goes something like this: What if you only had tomorrow the things you were thankful for today? While the saying may spur some on to gratitude, I was reminded why it never sat well with me. Two friends lost dear loved ones this week. Suddenly. Unexpectedly. I know this loss…. read more »

That crazy busy work time that stole my life away took the counting right out of me, too. Gratefully, it couldn’t steal my gratitude. Having long since reached the first thousand gifts counted, and being forever changed in the process, no small amount of weeks, even months, could turn me away from a heart of… read more »