100

We celebrated the 100th day of school today. 
In honor of this centennial celebration...here are 100 reasons for thanksgiving.


1. mercy undeserving
2. chocolate
3. belly laughs
4. bread and wine
5. that my husband chose me
6. God-breathed, God-revealing scripture
7. "the shack" by paul young
8. unanswered questions
9. relentless hope
10. peace being a Person
11. predictable, promised cycles in life
12. Spirit who convicts 
13. same Spirit who allows me to cry Abba
14. the quiet game
15. the process
16. transcendent power of music
17. sports bras
18. hiking trails 
19. a friend for all seasons
20. 5 working senses
21. organizational containers 
22. curiosity
23. a nana who keeps her brain active
24. secrets entrusted 
25. netflix
26. sandy beaches
27. seagulls in wal-mart parking lot that remind me of sandy beaches
28. ice cold water
29. trusting smiles
30. a child's imaginative play
31. applebee's parking lot
32. fears drowned by faith
33. living rooms turned into animal habitats
34. steamed broccoli and carrots 
35. acceptance
36. writers who can pen what my heart feels
37. highlighters
38. amy grant
39. wikipedia
40. a Savior
41. anniversaries
42. little black dresses
43. tulips
44. passionate kisses
45. forgiveness received
46. forgiveness learned
47. forgiveness given
48. a spirited, talkative 7 year old
49. a witty, animal-loving 4 year old
50. a sweet, strong-willed 3 year old
51. late night talk in a hotel 
52. being heard
53. hearing
54. mystery and difficulty of union
55. chicago skyline at night from navy pier
56. scent of lilacs on mackinac island
57. overwhelming beauty
58. newly sharpened pencils
59. protected love
60. freshly shaved legs
61. honeysuckle & orange peel bodywash
62. learning patience from a spouse
63. a partner in parenting
64. extra fine point pens
65. diet coke
66. striped wrapping paper
67. reusable shopping bags
68. the nations
69. parent's pride
70. football
71. baptism
72. learning contentment
73. dq blizzards of the chocolate extreme kind
74. hugs
75. adele's voice
76. being moved by art
77. new journals
78. scary surrender
79. impromptu picnics
80. backyard violets
81. cat crazy for catnip
82. hot glue
83. recyclable materials
84. beef enchiladas from tia helitas
85. digital photography
86. calling
87. the story of esther
88. shut-mouthed lions
89. walks with a friend
90. snuggling with hubby
91. cuddles with kiddos
92. college statistics class
93. mother teresa
94. parmesan garlic boneless wings
95. teacher supply stores
96. easter
97. de-cluttered spaces
98. sippy cups
99. dustbusters
100. to do lists

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 

1 Thessalonians 5:18