Multitude Monday

Here's my continuing Multitude "Monday" post which is part of a series started years ago on Ann's blog, which is a favorite of mine. If you've never checked it out, do yourself a favor and click on over. She's an amazing, gifted writer, a wonderful friend and an inspiration to so many (not to mention a mother of 6)!

"One Thousand Gifts"::

3856. finding missing things :: a mitten clip and a social studies project
3857. great conferences
3858. wonderful teachers that work with our kiddos
3859. our Falcon community
3860. Joey's tired morning voice
3861. safe driving on HORRIBLE roads
3862. kids dancing without inhibition
3863. sunshine
3864. the smell of coffee brewing in the morning
3865. time with friends
3866. kids growing up
3867. encouraging words from others
3868. Joey's excitement about regionals
3869. Magic Eraser working its magic
3870. an understanding husband
3871. double coupon day at the gas station
3872. Joey home sick from school, curled up in his bed reading the Bible
3873. warmer temps
3874. Dunn Bros coupon
3875. "bigs" who are old enough to babysit
3876. my mom home safely from her trip to California
3877. playing Spinners with the kids
3878. watching Joe play hockey
3879. after 2 sets of x-rays and a MRI, finding out that there will be no surgery or casts in my future :: just rest, ice, advil and a brace. What an answer to prayer!
3880. melting
3881. running outside sans hat
3882. 43 degrees!
3883. Joey's swimming at regionals
3884. a fun run with a friend
3885. safe, fun trip to Iowa for Joe, Jacob and my parents
3886. Rebekah having fun and doing GREAT in her school musical
3887. my Bible study girls and how much they mean to me
3888. 2013 taxes filed :: bring on the refund!
3889. words from "Glitter and Glue" by Kelly Corrigan that resonated so strongly with me
3890. Anna and her imagination :: I just love to listen to her
3891. all the people who came to watch Rebekah in the musical and support and encourage her (we have THE BEST "village"!)
3892. glorious sunset through the trees
3893. encouraging, supportive friends
3894. planning for my trip :: just me and Kirb and a snow-less destination
3895. re-organizing the pantry
3896. my selfless, giving, helpful parents
3897. van headlight replaced (see #3896)
3898. hilarious text conversations with a friend :: laughter is good for the soul!
3899. the kids singing in church (even Joe!)
3900. 7 kids singing along to the multi-lingual version of "Let it Go" on the way home from youth group

 May you realize all the blessings the Lord brings your way and take the time to make note of them. (you'll be glad that you did!)