Soap Bubbles

I hit number 50 this week on my list of thankfulness. Through the first couple of days the major things that I am thankful for come to my attention- my home, my bed, my job, etc. Then I realize, all of the "big" things I am thankful for are going to end at around 75-100. I started talking with the Lord and asking Him "1,000 Lord, really". He said yes really, that means after you see the "big" gifts I have given you, you are going to have to start noticing all the small gifts I am giving you.

It's easier to notice the bigger gifts that you use everyday and that are staples to your life. It takes work and discipline to begin to slow down and truly smell the flowers/notice the small gifts the Lord is blessing you with. As I read through Ann's story there is a point where she is thanking God for the soap bubbles and how the sun reflects these beautiful colors off of them.... SOAP BUBBLES! How teeny tiny those are but how packed they are with beauty... Gods beauty! I want to be noticing the soap bubbles in my life!!

The list so far (not ranked my importance):

1.crossfit/excitement for the weight loss journey the Lord has me on

2. surprise nights off

3. The sweet families I work for/have

4. cozy flannel sheets

5. cuddle duds-best pajamas!

6. the smell of a blue "volcano" candle burning

7. extended time at a book store

8. my job

9. children's excitement over a cupcake

10. eating lunch with a preschooler

11. daily victories over addiction

12. My brother- love his artistic, loving, crazy self

13. My Dad- LOVE this man! I pray for a man like him to be my husband

14. My Momma- the Lord has taught me so much through her

15. The 13 years I did have with my Aunt G.

16. That Nana lived with us

17. Downline ministries

18. My years in Denton

19. The Vaughan's

20. for beautiful colors

21. for the memory I do have

22. a warm house (a heater that works)

23. Friends who call me out on my sin

24. The Orozco's

25. Katie King- for embracing me

26. Kelsey Tennison for unconditional love

27. Every roommate I have had... The Lord has used these girls to shape who I am today

28. a cell phone that works

29. Paul Sunday, the boy I support in Uganda

30. encouraging conversations

31. common hearts with sisters in Christ

32. connecting families with sitters who bless the whole family

33. Fresh breakfast smoothie

34. quiet mornings to spend in the Word

35. beautiful music

36. a warm shower

37. productive days

38. phone dates with distant friends

39. socks

40. eyeglasses and contacts

41. freshly brushed teeth

42. a hot cup of green tea

43. my car

44. money to buy gas for my car

45. for pretty things- architecture, home decor, art, etc

46. the smell of bacon this morning reminded me of family time at the cabin

47. being able to buy food

48. unending grace

49. all the things inside my home- furniture, clothes, dishes, jewelry, shoes, art supplies

50. being able to dream about BIG ideas