One Thousand Gifts...

#183... a gift *at 3:00 p.m.

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#182... a gift *at 3:00 p.m.

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#181... a gift *at 3:00 p.m.

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#178... a gift *cleaned.

2012-02-29T08:35:00.001-08:00

The adage “Cleanliness is next to Godliness” is NOT found in the Bible. But consider this:

“The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever.”
~ Psalm 19:9 (KJV)

The Hebrew word בָּר -- 'tahowr' is translated “clean” in the KJV. (The word “pure” is used in other translations.)

By definition, it means to be ceremonially & morally clean or unpolluted. In other words, true fear and reverence of God is pure, and those who fear the Lord are pure in heart. They are clean.

So... in a sense, cleanliness is next to Godliness. What do you think?

#176... "a gift from the past..." Old Family Recipes that I will pass down to my daughters. This one's from Tammy Bentley Fahey

2012-02-29T08:33:00.003-08:00

#175... "a gift from the past..." The LORD has BLESSED us with a beautiful home. This is the original key from 1890-something.

2012-02-29T08:32:00.001-08:00

#173... *Beauty in Ugliness: Dirty, wrinkled, hard-working hands. The children call them ugly.

2012-02-27T20:12:00.000-08:00

#172... finding *beauty in ugliness.

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#171... a reflection.

2012-02-27T20:09:00.001-08:00

#170... a reflection.

2012-02-27T20:07:00.000-08:00

#169... a reflection.

2012-02-27T20:06:00.000-08:00

#167... a gift *new. And -- look carefully -- that's an eagle flying over our house in Podunk. He's new too.

2012-02-27T20:04:00.000-08:00

#166... a gift *made-do. Living Room window repaired with clear tape because...

2012-02-27T20:02:00.000-08:00

#165... a gift before 11:00 a.m. Pooh for breakfast... As we collect old books for Book Fair.

2012-02-27T20:00:00.002-08:00

#164... a gift before 11:00 a.m. Purring cat on my pillow.

2012-02-27T19:58:00.000-08:00

#163... a gift before 11:00 a.m. Memory Work. Handwriting. GOD's Word.

2012-02-27T19:55:00.001-08:00

#161... a gift in *tin [foil liners]. To honor my boy.

2012-02-23T13:24:00.000-08:00

#160... JOY! Behind *glass

2012-02-23T07:20:00.000-08:00

#158... a gift that *changed today. Walking the bike path without dog.Doc

2012-02-23T07:17:00.000-08:00

#157... a gift that *changed today

2012-02-22T08:09:00.001-08:00

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#156... Nostalgia *in white

2012-02-21T22:58:00.000-08:00

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#155... JOY! In white.

2012-02-21T19:53:00.001-08:00

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#154... God's Grace. In white.

2012-02-21T08:40:00.001-08:00

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#153... a gift *at dinner

2012-02-20T18:47:00.001-08:00

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#152... a gift *at lunch: A Lesson in Joy

2012-02-20T14:44:00.001-08:00

Mom: "Please wear the black shoes with that outfit.

Not the new boots."

Selah: "But, I like the boots. They're pretty...

and they make me happy."

Mom: "Okay."

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#151... a gift *at breakfast

2012-02-20T06:52:00.001-08:00

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#150... a gift that was "Plan B"

2012-02-19T18:14:00.000-08:00

Unplanned trip to Christos Bookstore

when our lunch plans changed.

A Gift!

#149... a gift that was "Plan B"

2012-02-19T18:08:00.000-08:00

We got 'stood-up' ...

Impromptu lunch in the van with Family: a Gift!

#148.. a gift that was "Plan B"

2012-02-19T18:03:00.000-08:00

Sanctuary was full.

No seats.

Answer: Bible Study on our own.
A Gift!

#147... a gift found *on paper.

2012-02-18T12:08:00.000-08:00

#146... a gift *on paper. Encouragement from a friend. On pretty stationery...

2012-02-18T10:14:00.001-08:00

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#145... a gift *on paper. A girl's prayer journal.

2012-02-18T10:12:00.001-08:00

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#144...Gifts found in Serving and Giving and Learning Through It.

2012-02-17T12:28:00.000-08:00

Photos are trendy, ...superficial
Without an explanation of the struggle,

and the avenue by which we receive His Grace.

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#143... lessons in *servanthood...

2012-02-17T11:33:00.001-08:00

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#142...a give found *in serving.

2012-02-17T09:31:00.001-08:00

My husband's work gloves.

Worn. Ugly. Humble. Content.

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#141... in *the shadows

2012-02-16T15:18:00.001-08:00

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#140... a gift *found in shadows

2012-02-16T08:07:00.001-08:00

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# 139... a gift *found in shadows

2012-02-16T08:06:00.001-08:00

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#138... a gift in *finding something... just enough.

2012-02-15T22:20:00.000-08:00

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#137... a gift in *losing something.

2012-02-15T11:51:00.000-08:00

Yet ... Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. ~ Psalm 127:3

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#136... a gift found in *making something.

2012-02-15T09:41:00.000-08:00

Picture speaks for itself :-))

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#135...a way I feel the Love of God: small, nearly overlooked reminders that HIS Love is EVERYWHERE!

2012-02-14T09:51:00.001-08:00

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!

~ I John 3:1

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#134.. a way I *feel the Love of God: HE has blessed me w/ a husband who knows practical very often trumps romantic.

2012-02-14T09:50:00.001-08:00

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#133... ...ways I *feel the Love of God: HisWord...

2012-02-14T08:57:00.001-08:00

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#132... a gift *found behind a door: Things hidden from children. Dark Chocolate Instant Oatmeal w/ Flax.

2012-02-13T21:09:00.001-08:00

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#131... ...a gift *found behind a door: Christmas cards from people I love.

2012-02-13T20:51:00.001-08:00

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#130... ...a gift *found behind a door: An apron aka/ The Titus 2:5 closet. "...to be busy at home..."

2012-02-13T09:41:00.000-08:00

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#129... a *hard Eucharisteo

2012-02-13T09:40:00.002-08:00

One Word:...
"Stepmother"
(i.e. being one)
...Joy joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my...

#128... Eucharisteo (*hard)

2012-02-13T09:40:00.001-08:00

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#127... Hard Eucharisteo: Supporting husband whose heart for Ministry & gift of Teaching don't always match opportunity. Really... Do 3rd Graders appreciate this preparation??

2012-02-13T09:40:00.000-08:00

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#126... Gift found in *working. Dear Husband finds beauty in peeling onions. I'd have overlooked this.

2012-02-13T09:38:00.001-08:00

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#125... ...Gift found in *working: Full day finishing special orders while husband takes over housework :-))

2012-02-13T09:38:00.000-08:00

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#124... Gift found in *working: Beautiful clear day. No idiot drivers. Thankful for safety on the road.

2012-02-13T09:37:00.000-08:00

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#123... Gift of *Laughter. Contagious. My favorite lounge pants are maternity-wear. Apparently VeryFunny to family.

2012-02-13T09:36:00.000-08:00

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#122... gift of *laughter. Although, if I laugh audibly, he's distracted. I love my boy! #laughingtomyself

2012-02-10T10:41:00.001-08:00

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#121... a gift of *laughter. Although, "I'm just passing through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond beyond the blue..."

2012-02-10T09:56:00.001-08:00

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#120... a surprise. An unexpected grace. A Child's open Bible...

2012-02-10T08:42:00.000-08:00

22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
23 They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.

~ Lamentations 3:22-23

#119... a surprise. An unexpected grace. Old photos from my aunt. Grandma Bentley: clearly the reason I wear aprons.

2012-02-09T11:00:00.001-08:00

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#118... a surprise. An unexpected grace. F#! Selah plays in Key of G. "Sing to the LORD a new song." ~ Psalm 96:1

2012-02-09T10:29:00.000-08:00

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#117... a gift *thrifted. The children's wagon. Well-used, much-appreciated, often-neglected

2012-02-09T07:43:00.000-08:00

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#116... a *broken piano, since replaced, now lives on our front porch.

2012-02-09T07:36:00.000-08:00

"Heartache...*broken pieces, ruined lives are why You died on Calvary. Your touch is what I longed for. You have giv'n life to me."

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#115...Sunbeam Stand Mixer: Gift from husband. Broken by husband. Fixed by husband. "

2012-02-08T10:59:00.000-08:00

...in everything give thanks...

~ I Thessalonians 5:18

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#114... a gift *red. Sun-dried tomatoes! A taste of late-summer in the middle of winter.

2012-02-07T11:55:00.001-08:00

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#113... a gift *red. Today's Assignments... "HE is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching ... with all wisdom...." ~ Colossians 1:28

2012-02-07T08:57:00.000-08:00

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#112... a gift *red. For Catherine...

2012-02-06T21:50:00.000-08:00

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#111... a gift *found outside. Evidence children played here "... making her the joyous mother of children. Praise the LORD!" ~ Psalm 113:9

2012-02-06T17:00:00.000-08:00

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#110... a gift *found outside. A reminder...

2012-02-06T13:50:00.000-08:00

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior

~ 1 Timothy 2:1-3

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#108... a gift *stitched. A crocheted slouch bag for daughter Sharon's birthday.

2012-02-05T18:53:00.001-08:00

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#107... a gift *woven [together]. Mark + Esthermay.

2012-02-05T17:55:00.001-08:00

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#106... a gift *hammered: CHRIST. To a tree.

2012-02-05T11:27:00.000-08:00

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#105... a gift found *when bent down:

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... Children playing "Missionary to China" in a blanket-over-table tent.

"... and a little child will lead them."

~Isaiah 11:6

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#104... a gift found *when bent down: Gift for child; pain-in-the-butt for parents. Someday I'll miss the Legos.

2012-02-04T09:15:00.001-08:00

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#103... a gift found *when bent down. "But ask the animals, and they will teach you..." Job 12:7

2012-02-04T08:30:00.000-08:00

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#102... a gift *in writing. Thank you, Jacqui Stahl.

2012-02-03T21:15:00.001-08:00

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#101...a gift *in writing, a project completed, the prayer of my heart.

2012-02-03T17:37:00.001-08:00

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#100... a gift found in *writing. Peace! Peace! Wonderful peace. Coming down from the Father above...

2012-02-03T10:58:00.001-08:00

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#99... a gift *overheard. A little boy praying over his dinner.

2012-02-02T20:17:00.001-08:00

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#98...a gift *overheard. "Forgive your enemies... it messes with their minds."

2012-02-02T09:34:00.000-08:00

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#97......a gift *overheard. "I'd fill our freezer w/meat if I could afford it because I love your cooking."

2012-02-02T06:21:00.000-08:00

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#96... a gift *found at 6:30 p.m. Tea with my mom.

2012-02-01T18:03:00.001-08:00

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#95... a gift of music *found at 2:30 p.m.

2012-02-01T14:53:00.001-08:00

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#94... a gift found at 11:30 a.m.

2012-02-01T09:53:00.001-08:00

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#93... a gift found *in a picture. My husband, my pastor, my best friend

2012-01-31T19:17:00.001-08:00

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#92... a *gift found on paper.

2012-01-31T14:24:00.001-08:00

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#91 ... a gift found *in a person: My husband. Sharing CHRIST with a Muslim friend... because the greatest gift of God's Grace is Salvation through His Son.

2012-01-31T08:54:00.001-08:00

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#90... an *old thing seen new. My Mother's Franciscanware. Out of the cupboard -- Well used -- Enjoyed! Replete with Memories... of FAMILY.

2012-01-30T13:37:00.000-08:00

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#89... an *old thing seen new. Old fabric. New project: For someone I love.

2012-01-30T11:39:00.000-08:00

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#88...an *old thing seen new. The beauty of living in FarmTown, USA. Simplicity.

2012-01-30T09:33:00.000-08:00

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#82... a grace *found in dear friends. Beautiful music to Praise JESUS!

2012-01-28T12:47:00.001-08:00

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#79... a gift that *might have never been. Homeschooling my children.

2012-01-27T09:39:00.000-08:00

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#78... a gift *after dark. Christian radio.

2012-01-26T23:18:00.000-08:00

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#77... a gift *before Noon -- The freedom, resources & ability to homeschool my children.

2012-01-26T09:41:00.001-08:00

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#76... a gift *before 9 a.m. GOD's WORD.

2012-01-26T07:17:00.000-08:00

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#72 ... From my husband... a romantic gift of *blue.

2012-01-25T21:00:00.000-08:00

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#71... my Shepard-Boy, my *blue boy:-)

2012-01-25T16:19:00.000-08:00

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#70... Something *blue.

2012-01-25T04:23:00.001-08:00

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#68... a gift *found in Christ. "Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are Ye not much better than they?" Matthew 6:26

2012-01-23T13:19:00.000-08:00

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#67... a gift found in *Christ -- The stain-removing power of His blood."Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow..." Isaiah 1:18

2012-01-23T08:39:00.001-08:00

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#64... one grace *wrinkled. My dear husband's hands. They serve. They provide. They comfort...

2012-01-22T13:58:00.001-08:00

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#63... a gift both ugly/beautiful.

2012-01-21T13:59:00.000-08:00

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One Thousand Gifts...

#183... a gift *at 3:00 p.m.

#182... a gift *at 3:00 p.m.

#181... a gift *at 3:00 p.m.

#178... a gift *cleaned.

#176... "a gift from the past..." Old Family Recipes that I will pass down to my daughters. This one's from Tammy Bentley Fahey

#175... "a gift from the past..." The LORD has BLESSED us with a beautiful home. This is the original key from 1890-something.

#173... *Beauty in Ugliness: Dirty, wrinkled, hard-working hands. The children call them ugly.

#172... finding *beauty in ugliness.

#171... a reflection.

#170... a reflection.

#169... a reflection.

#167... a gift *new. And -- look carefully -- that's an eagle flying over our house in Podunk. He's new too.

#166... a gift *made-do. Living Room window repaired with clear tape because...

#165... a gift before 11:00 a.m. Pooh for breakfast... As we collect old books for Book Fair.

#164... a gift before 11:00 a.m. Purring cat on my pillow.

#163... a gift before 11:00 a.m. Memory Work. Handwriting. GOD's Word.

#161... a gift in *tin [foil liners]. To honor my boy.

#160... JOY! Behind *glass

#158... a gift that *changed today. Walking the bike path without dog.Doc

#157... a gift that *changed today

#156... Nostalgia *in white

#155... JOY! In white.

#154... God's Grace. In white.

#153... a gift *at dinner

#152... a gift *at lunch: A Lesson in Joy

#151... a gift *at breakfast

#150... a gift that was "Plan B"

#149... a gift that was "Plan B"

#148.. a gift that was "Plan B"

#147... a gift found *on paper.

#146... a gift *on paper. Encouragement from a friend. On pretty stationery...

#145... a gift *on paper. A girl's prayer journal.

#144...Gifts found in Serving and Giving and Learning Through It.

#143... lessons in *servanthood...

#142...a give found *in serving.

#141... in *the shadows

#140... a gift *found in shadows

# 139... a gift *found in shadows

#138... a gift in *finding something... just enough.

#137... a gift in *losing something.

#136... a gift found in *making something.

#135...a way I feel the Love of God: small, nearly overlooked reminders that HIS Love is EVERYWHERE!

#134.. a way I *feel the Love of God: HE has blessed me w/ a husband who knows practical very often trumps romantic.

#133... ...ways I *feel the Love of God: HisWord...

#132... a gift *found behind a door: Things hidden from children. Dark Chocolate Instant Oatmeal w/ Flax.

#131... ...a gift *found behind a door: Christmas cards from people I love.

#130... ...a gift *found behind a door: An apron aka/ The Titus 2:5 closet. "...to be busy at home..."

#129... a *hard Eucharisteo

#128... Eucharisteo (*hard)

#127... Hard Eucharisteo: Supporting husband whose heart for Ministry & gift of Teaching don't always match opportunity. Really... Do 3rd Graders appreciate this preparation??

#126... Gift found in *working. Dear Husband finds beauty in peeling onions. I'd have overlooked this.

#125... ...Gift found in *working: Full day finishing special orders while husband takes over housework :-))

#124... Gift found in *working: Beautiful clear day. No idiot drivers. Thankful for safety on the road.

#123... Gift of *Laughter. Contagious. My favorite lounge pants are maternity-wear. Apparently VeryFunny to family.

#122... gift of *laughter. Although, if I laugh audibly, he's distracted. I love my boy! #laughingtomyself

#121... a gift of *laughter. Although, "I'm just passing through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond beyond the blue..."

#120... a *surprise. An *unexpected grace. A Child's open Bible...

#119... a *surprise. An *unexpected grace. Old photos from my aunt. Grandma Bentley: clearly the reason I wear aprons.

#118... a *surprise. An *unexpected grace. F#! Selah plays in Key of G. "Sing to the LORD a new song." ~ Psalm 96:1

#117... a gift *thrifted. The children's wagon. Well-used, much-appreciated, often-neglected

#116... a *broken piano, since replaced, now lives on our front porch.

#115...Sunbeam Stand Mixer: Gift from husband. *Broken by husband. *Fixed by husband. "

#114... a gift *red. Sun-dried tomatoes! A taste of late-summer in the middle of winter.

#113... a gift *red. Today's Assignments... "HE is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching ... with all wisdom...." ~ Colossians 1:28

#112... a gift *red. For Catherine...

#111... a gift *found outside. Evidence children played here "... making her the joyous mother of children. Praise the LORD!" ~ Psalm 113:9

#110... a gift *found outside. A reminder...

#108... a gift *stitched. A crocheted slouch bag for daughter Sharon's birthday.

#107... a gift *woven [together]. Mark + Esthermay.

#106... a gift *hammered: CHRIST. To a tree.

#105... a gift found *when bent down:

#104... a gift found *when bent down: Gift for child; pain-in-the-butt for parents. Someday I'll miss the Legos.

#103... a gift found *when bent down. "But ask the animals, and they will teach you..." Job 12:7

#102... a gift *in writing. Thank you, Jacqui Stahl.

#101...a gift *in writing, a project completed, the prayer of my heart.

#100... a gift found in *writing. Peace! Peace! Wonderful peace. Coming down from the Father above...

#99... a gift *overheard. A little boy praying over his dinner.

#98...a gift *overheard. "Forgive your enemies... it messes with their minds."

#97......a gift *overheard. "I'd fill our freezer w/meat if I could afford it because I love your cooking."

#120... a surprise. An unexpected grace. A Child's open Bible...

#119... a surprise. An unexpected grace. Old photos from my aunt. Grandma Bentley: clearly the reason I wear aprons.

#118... a surprise. An unexpected grace. F#! Selah plays in Key of G. "Sing to the LORD a new song." ~ Psalm 96:1

#115...Sunbeam Stand Mixer: Gift from husband. Broken by husband. Fixed by husband. "