Keep counting....

Sometimes with life's twists and turns, noticing and counting gifts and blessings is not foremost on my mind, but as Ann Voskamp says,

 "The only way to keep in time with your Beloved — is to keep counting blessings. The way to keep the rhythm of life — is to count the ways He loves."

1913) a wonderful picnic and evening under the starry skies watching Shakespeare with loved ones

1914) a surprise on my pillow

1915) conversations with my farm sister

1916) family dinner by candlelight to celebrate Valentines

1917) thankful for His amazing provision

1918) a walk on the beach hand in hand with hubby, pink skies and rising moon

1919) more unexpected grace and favour

1920) conversations with my gorgeous almost 3 year old nephew

1921) my sweet niece here for dinner unexpectedly

1922) moonlight swim with my youngest, thankful for our pool in this heatwave

1923) thankful for this mornings walk with my girl

1924) blessed by daily readings of the Word with my youngest

1925) good coffee made by eldest, enjoyed daily

1926) new connections with people in the church

1927) a wonderful evening shared with a special sweet friend

1928) blessing of a month free at the gym for my daughter and myself

1929) hubby's helping hands in the kitchen when I wasn't feeling well

1930) thankful for rest

1931) milk tart, a treat from our eldest

1932) thankful for wonderful youth pastors

1933) friends sharing in thankfulness and filling our chalkboard with their own thanks

1934) relaxed afternoon braai with friends, swimming , laughter and good food

1935) my youngest, the two of us laughing loud while learning

1936) thankful for ladies meeting together, being real, laughing and sharing

1937) a morning off school with my younger two

1938) wonderful evening meal at my brother and his wife

1939) blessed by this morning's message in church

1940) grateful for encouragement and conversations with my sister

1941) early morning cup of coffee delivered to my bedside by hubby

1942) dinner cooked for us by my neighbour, good food and good company

1943) sleeping in, much needed

1944) encouraging messages from my Mum this week

1945) knowing she prays daily for us

1946) houseful of happy teens, loud laughter and fun

1947) thankful for vegetables from our garden

1948) thankful for good school days