Multitude Monday One Thousand Gifts 51-60

God has shown me how much He loves me this week by giving me these great gifts-

Diamond engagement rings - and the fact that my son's girlfriend is now wearing one!!!!
Fireplaces! So glad to have two beautiful ones in my home - even in Texas!
Safe friendships. I have a a couple of different groups of people that I meet with regularly - and they all serve as wonderful safe harbors of love, learning, and acceptance.
Knowing how to sew is a great thing! And having learned how to make rag quilts is another great thing! They make wonderful gifts that my 16 year old can make!
My husband. He is encouraging and even though he may give me a hard time about some things, he encourages me to do the things that are really important to me.
My long time friend, Lori. We have been friends for somewhere around 20 years and I can call her - even at the very last minute - and she will drop whatever she is doing. Plus, she is my very best shopping buddy!
I am grateful beyond words that my grown children still come home for dinner.
I have made a huge dent in my Christmas shopping already! I am so grateful!
Cowboy boots. I asked for a pair last year for my birthday and I love them. I really am shocked at myself, but I feel so cool when I wear them!
The courage to change what I can!

Comments

pam said…

I love this list. I don't know what a rag quilt is....maybe a picture sometime.

Monday, November 15, 2010

drybottomgirl said…

Isn't it awesome to appreciate all things great and small?! Loved your list....

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