Day 6 - 3 Gifts of Government
Religious freedom...so thankful for the opportunity to spend time with my church family every Sunday without fear of persecution
Opportunity to vote - am privileged to have a say in my government even if I don't always agree with it.
Land of Opportunity - blessed that we have so many opportunities. Made me think of something I read in a Max Lucado study once about how those in other countries are just victims of latitude. How different my life would be if I was born in a different place.
Day 7 - 3 Gifts from Your Window
First few flakes of snow - so many people hate winter but I LOVE it!
My deck - love just sitting out there enjoying some quiet time, or having friends over and lighting up the fire pit
Sunshine - after the last few days of dreary weather am so excited to see beautiful rays of sunshine coming through the window. Especially after several days of work of going in to work in the dark and leaving in the dark.
Day 8 - Gift Sweet, Salty, Sipped
My niece Jenna - she has such a sweet spirit...love that kid and so thankful to be her aunt!
Nuts - one my no carb diet nuts, all kinds, are a staple and quick snack
Tea - my diet has ruined my coffee drinking days, so I'm learning to like tea
Day 9 - Going with my own theme today!
Saturday mornings to sleep in - after a long week of waking up early, I'm thankful for a few hours of catch-up sleep
Heated blanket - now that its getting cold, I hate going to bed cold...but a heated blanket is amazing!
Queen size bed - way too big for one person, but just the way I like
Day 10 - 3 Gifts Found in Bible Reading
Peace - knowing God has it all under control and that the times I lose my peace is when I'm taking on burdens I was never intended to bear
Armor of God - just finished reading a great devotional by Stormie Omartian on the armor of God and it totally changed my perspective on it. What a great blessing to be protected by God every day.
Undeserved grace - oh how I take this for granted so often
Day 11 - 3 Gifts of Remembrance
Veterans - on this veterans day, no better thing to remember than the sacrifice of all those who serve or have served our country
Parents - My parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this past weekend...what an example they have laid out for me.
Grandparents - I only have one living grandparent but am thankful for the time I was able to spend and learn from them. Also sad I don't really remember my G-pa Nater though except for a few pics I've seen of him.
Day 12 - 3 Gifts at Noon
My job - at noon I'm halfway done for the day :)
Food - having been in many places in the world where people are lucky to eat once a day, reminded how blessed I am to get to eat any time I want.
Calls to my mom - on my days off, I always try to touch base with my mom...and it always seems to be around noon!
Day 13 - 3 Gifts Behind a Door
Coats - I have more than any one person should have. As it gets colder, its easy to forget how many people struggle without the warmth of a coat.
Clothes - again way more than I need...
Car - thankful to have a dependable car that gets me where I need to be
Day 14 - 3 Gifts Silent
Sleep - I have always had trouble sleeping and every little noise wakes me up. Silence is golden in my book for a good nights sleep.
Peace - its one of the first words I think of when I think silence.
God's Voice - Its in the moments of quiet, when I hear God speak most clearly...need more time to clear out all the senseless noise in my life.
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