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"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever." Psalm 107:1

(in no particular order)

1\\ perfect husband (for me)
2\\ beautiful, healthy little boy
3\\ loving families
4\\ roof over our head
5\\ freedom
6\\ clean water
7\\ education
8\\ waking up today
9\\ job opportunities
10\\ wonderful church family
11\\ good friends
12\\ keurig coffee makers
13\\ the moments after going through a trial
14\\ military benefits
15\\ warm weather
16\\ laughing so hard it hurts
17\\ "ah ha" moments
18\\ grace
19\\ always having enough
20\\ cuddling
21\\ sunrise/sunset
22\\ the gift of sight
23\\ the thoughtfulness in unexpected gifts
24\\ colorful paint on walls
25\\ the feeling after taking an awesome photograph
26\\ just breathing
27\\ inspiring works of art
28\\ cellos + violins
29\\ encouraging messages
30\\ our american flag that hits me in the face as I walk to our front door
31\\ girl's nights
32\\ answered prayer
33\\ beautiful type
34\\ sunny days
35\\ rainy days
36\\ fridays
37\\ guacamole
38\\ drive in theaters for impatient babies
39\\ "an unsettled spirit - grounds for growth"
40\\ a Savior that has risen
41\\ crafting
42\\ engaging conversations
43\\ late night conversations in bed
44\\ mentors past and present
45\\ being able to pray at all times
46\\ warm, summer nights
47\\ sweet text messages
48\\ confirmation
49\\ unexpected blessings
50\\ exploring beautiful california terrain
51\\ tasty seafood
52\\ restored friendships
53\\family walks
54\\the feeling after doing something I feared
55\\riding my first wave
56\\A on my first test
57\\ mom's successful surgery
58\\ confirmation of God's will
59\\ true prayer
60\\ the freedom and opportunity our country has to pursue anything
61\\ thorns.
62\\ the gift of marriage
63\\ the rest we find in Him alone
64\\ open doors to pray
65\\ moments of deep, intimate worship
66\\ fellow bloggers that share their heart
67\\close relationship with mom
68\\ kaiden's cuddles
69\\ good health
70\\ motivation from the hubs
71\\ knitting orders before launch
72\\ freedom from earthly burdens (gal. 5:1)
73\\ 2 dozen roses from the hubs
74\\ renewed love after days away from the hubs
75\\ kaiden's safety through all his little boy head bumps
76\\ 2 headband sales
77\\ A in my business class
78\\ cinnamon apple candle filling the house
79\\ rainy days curled up in my blanket
80\\ thanksgiving spent with family
81\\ successful birthday party
82\\ one incredible year with kaiden
83\\ the feeling after cleaning your house
84\\ new mercies every morning
85\\ positive feedback from others
86\\ amazing thrift store finds
87\\ discovering untouched chapters of the Bible
88\\ sweet words from husband
89\\ the moments after my son falls asleep in my arms
90\\ watching the Lord provide for friends
91\\ contentment in knowing He's in control
92\\ compassion from strangers
93\\ little hands pulling me around the house
94\\ park dates with the bug
95\\ patience from E with my wavering mind
96\\ warm blankets from dryer
97\\ date nights with E
98\\ words on pages spoken directly to me
99\\ the feeling from stirring batches of dye and fabric
100\\ seemingly random inspiration
101\\ Kaiden's giggles from behind the curtains
102\\ tiny feet that need powdering because of father's inherited stinkiness :)
103\\ worship services that give glimpses of what heaven will be like
104\\ big blue eyes gazing at me in wonder
105\\ cool breeze from ceiling fan
106\\ perspective changes
107\\ cheeks filled with savory sushi
108\\ soft sand between toes on the beach
109\\ watching the little one splash in the water
110\\ almost accidents with a happy ending
111\\ news of big moves to far off places
112\\ runny nosed boy that keeps on running
113\\ enticing books
114\\ passing status for Kaiden's hearing
115\\ an hour break at the gym
116\\ broken cameras made new
117\\ resurrection
118\\ sufficiency in grace alone
119\\ news of Germany
120\\ opportunity to spend time with family this summer
121\\ little boy growing into big boy
122\\ beautiful golden locks
123\\ kai clinging to my legs
124\\ son's golden locks illuminated by sun
125\\ golden hour light filling landscape for perfect picture
126\\ distance from husband...fonder heart
127\\ walls that block heavy wind
128\\ inheritance in Christ
129\\ the display of a unified body
130\\ the written, living Word
131\\ space where I can write
132\\ colors drug across the page with paintbrush
133\\ unexpected hugs from Kaiden
134\\ hope
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