I haven't felt thankful much this past week. It's been difficult. Good thing I have Ann Voskamp's Joy Dare list to direct my thoughts toward finding a few gifts to be grateful for.

3 Gifts Found

171. sleep that had eluded me

172. great craft table for my room makeover

173. insights by Priscilla Shirer in her Bible study book One in a Million

174. my lower back, after being stiff

175. my heart

176. . an encouraging card from a friend, tucked in a book she is lending me

177. meatloaf, made especially for my husband

178. bread pudding, one of his favorites

179. the desire to cook even when being on my feet today was painful

180. pre-adolescent boys' voices singing while playing video games

181. bing-bing-bing reminder to take my keys out of ignition

182. cheering which I imagine took place when my favorite English teacher was met in heaven

183. bones carved by God, in my body, before I was born

184. the beautiful medallion design in my Victorian organ

185. fresh deli turkey

195. conviction

196. forgiveness

197. hope

198. Power Thoughts, by Joyce Meyer

199. Followed, by Elaine Dauber Thornton (my aunt), a mystery I'm a few chapter into

200. my son's creative writing piece, called "The Dumpster Genie"