Growing in Grace

I started this list in July of 2012 and am just now posting my final count in January of 2016. I know that if I had taken the time to write things down everyday, I would have finished the list much sooner; but at least I can say I did it! And as the C.S. Lewis quote above says, looking back and remembering these things does make the pleasure feel "full grown." God is so very good to us. Even in the smallest of things, He blesses us. This exercise has taught me to look for the good in all circumstances. Even in the darkest of days, there is always some glimmer of hope to be found. Sometimes you have to look closely to see it, but it is there. It is far too easy to get into the habit of complaining. I have come to see this as an offense against God. It is telling God you know better than Him what you need. When we see all that we have as a gift, it becomes enough. I am thankful for my heavenly Father who so graciously provides for all of our needs and sometimes blesses us

951. Finished school for the semester 952. Enjoyed dinner out with just my son 953. Hubby got dinner 954. Rain 955. Went to see the new Star Wars movie – excellent! 956. Got some rest 957. Kids made cookies together 958. Hubby made dinner 959. Gifts wrapped – feeling blessed this year 960. Everything ready for Christmas 961. Enjoyed driving around to see Christmas lights 962. Starting to feel better 963. Enjoyed some family time at the mall 964. Quiet, restful afternoon 965. Good choice of worship songs at church this morning 966. Some one-on-one time with Josh 967. Nap! 968. Put away all the Christmas things 969. Dinner at Chili’s 970. Daughter had a good attitude today toward math and school in general 971. Hubby did dishes and took Ellie to volleyball 972. Had a chance to rest this evening 973. Made it to the chiropractor 974. Enjoyed a warm, cozy fire 975. Hubby made dinner

926. Chiropractor helped my hip 927. A little quiet time today 928. Yummy Kringle! 929. Peaceful school day; done early 930. Dennis safe from shootings 931. Continued provision 932. Time to write 933. Dennis’ shoulder not as bad as we thought; no surgery 934. Smell gone from bathroom; able to sleep in our own bed tonight 935. Bathroom remodel almost done; able to use part of own bathroom again 936. Mom and Dad came out 937. A chance to rest 938. A godly husband who is wise and a diligent worker 939. A daughter who is gifted musically, confident and friendly 940. A son who is compassionate, thorough, loves God and His Word 941. Able to go to Mom and Dad’s today 942. A beautiful Christmas tree 943. Safety coming home in the fog 944. Hubby able to finish his study guides and tests 945. My daughter’s generous spirit at Christmas 946. Kitchen back to normal 947. Our old cat, Dodger, is ok 948. Ni