Meghan - left tennis shoe = :)

501). realizing the affects of Meghan forgetting her left shoe
502). meeting the guy in the running store in Scottsdale
503). unexpected hiking trips being the highlight
504). sharing the excitement on fb & the many sweet messages
505). a real nice lunch before we left
506). reading a great book on the plane ride
507). smooth travels
508). Meghan getting home (NYC) within 5 minutes of us
509). Christmas music played on the shuttle bus
510). our cozy bed
511). coffee in my favorite chair
512). having a job to go to this morning
513). clementines
514). Meghan's call telling me something funny
515). Christmas Vacation ... a favorite movie
516). accepting criticism better than last time
517). learning my insurance will cover some tests
518). the first snowflake
519). time to finish my book on my lunch hour
520). nice, sharp instruments at work
521). the heater in the seat of my car

on top of the mountain

484). the determination (& stubbornness) not to quit
485). the solid rocks that did not move
486). not seeing any snakes
487). all of life (God)lessons that crossed my mind on the way up
488). & all of the different life (God) lessons on the way back down
489). the couple who took our picture on top & sent it to us
490). the most magnificant view
491). the feeling of success when we finally made it
492). the encouragement of strangers that we were almost there
493). not twisting any ankles
494). not slipping or falling
495). God keeping us safe
496). having my daughter with me
497). our health
498). water
499). a generous husband
500). knowing I'll see my daughter again in a few weeks

in the dark

474). getting up early when everyone else is still sleeping
475). finding my way in the dark to my sweats & tennis shoes
476). hoping & trusting the sun will come up soon
477). watching the stars disappear
478). not a cloud in the sky
479). the cool breeze
480). hearing the birds sing
481). from darkness to light
482). knowing God can still be trusted...the sun came up again
483). thankful that our family missed us yesterday

I so appreciate...

450). the sound of my husband snoring
451). I can't help but realize how very blessed I am this morning
452). the sight of the grand canyon from above
453). the smell of mesquite
454). seeing beautiful trees & flowers I don't see in MI
455). seeing mountains with my own eyes
456). seeing houses nestled in mountains
457). being happy for those who live in them
458). seeing cactus wrapped in Christmas lights
459). laughing about my daughter losing her shoe on the plane
460). my daughter being able to join us this week
461). knowing my son is exactly where he should be
462). seeing Meghan's beautiful curly hair
463). more stars than I've seen in a very long time
464). the best tiramisu I've had in my whole life
465). a chocolate on my pillow
466). knowing someone else will make the pies today
467). seeing God's beautiful artwork
468). weather forecast... sun*sun*sun*sun*sun
469). knowing God created this beautiful sight
470). knowing this list could only come from God
471). wondering why He is so good to me
472). being healthy enough to climb camelback mountain
473). a wonderful first day at an amazing resort

very high maintenance ...sad but true

430). I am doing this list by phone at airpot
431). flight status applications for phone
432). watching people being united at airport
433). those funny neck pillows (somebody else's gift) :)
434). shampoo
435). cream rinse-hair thickening lotion-hair spray
435). nice smelling body soap
436). shaving cream & razors
437). sheseido face soap, toner & lotion
438). foundation & concealer
439). eye shadow-eye liner-mascara
440). bronzer-blush
441). lip liner- lipstick
442). deoderant
443). perfume
444). stylish clothes ...especially my jeans
445). jewelery
446). cute but comfy shoes
447). oh yeah, can't forget my tweezers & hair dryer
448). my purse
449). on-time flights

He brings restoration

423). family traditions

424). cameras to capture God's beauty & gifts

425). by chance (yeah, right) being at Cali's dedication

426). watching a girl whose tears were turned into real dancing

427). remembering... He turned my mess into my message

428). remembering... He turned my test into my testimony

429). remembering... He turned my pain into my proclamation

Lord, thank you for making all things new!

Love,

Angie

compassion

408). my son's concern for his best friend's dad (and mom)

409). daughter's concern for her brother

410). Tina & Paul's faith today

411). sunny days ...and gloomy ones, too

412). meals taken to family at a difficult time

413). a day with no major plans

414). enough skymiles to get John home

415). a drawer in the kitchen working smoothly (I know random)

416). the start of my husband's well-deserved break

417). dog trainers offering to help my mom

418). 49'er flap jacks at Original Pancake House for dinner

419). garden dutch baby at Original Pancake House

420). new reading material for vacation ...bookstores

421). movie date night with my husband

422). friends offering to pick up son from airport

Lord, please help this family hear You whisper, "I love You" and "I'm still with you in the midst of this storm". In Jesus' name. Amen

they will know by the fruit ...do they see it?

399). the gift of His love

400). the gift of His joy

401). the gift of His peace

402). the gift of His patience

403). the gift of His kindness

404). the gift of His goodness

405). the gift of His faithfulness

406). the gift of His gentleness

407). the gift of His self-control

Ever-so thankful today!

Angie xoxo

first thing wednesday morning

381). a husband who calls me "honey"
382). my coffee-timer
383). a husband who loves my "Annie" hair
384). a generous husband
385). plants still living 5 years after my father's funeral
386). my husband's laugh
387). my cozy robe & slippers
388). the privilege of praying for my friend
389). my husband's calls on my way to work
390). our Wednesday lunches at Mr. B's
391). my daily devotional
392). being able to have someone else take care of our leaves
393). seeing my husband on my side of the bed
394). blogs that encourage me first thing in the morning

395). video chats to New York

396). same sister teaching me about menstruation & menopause

397). believing God will be with me in the "what if"

398). having all of my teeth... compassion for those who don't

Thank you, Lord!

gratitude lists are life-changing

361). a woman sharing her story about "gifts"
362). tears of compassion
363). finally making peace with my sister after several months
364). a sweater on sale
365). a card from a friend in the regular mail
366). having health insurance
367). having extra food to give away
368). having records of my family medical history
369). hugging my husband after his fresh haircut
370). remembering my kids playing in the kitchen cupboards
371). the sound of kids learning to play the piano
372). having an extra car ...just in case
373). throwing a football-baseball-lacrosse ball with John
374). playing ping pong-basketball-tennis with John
375). laying on the bed talking with Meghan
376). Meghan sitting at the kitchen counter reading magazines
377). a washer and a dryer
378). my new doctor saying, "you are very healthy"
379). the money to get necessary tests
380). learning how gratitude lists are life-changing



Thank-you, Lord for the many gifts You are revealing to me.
Angie xoxo

more on monday

352). smiles
353). laying on the grass looking up at the stars
354). clouds that resemble something
355). the patient who hasn't been to the dentist in 21 years
356). reciting my verses silently on my yoga mat
357). a completely still lake and seeing reflections
358). palm trees
359). evergreen trees ~green all year long
360). a patient who told my boss she is in good hands with me

Will I get to 1000 by the end of the year?

339). my gas fireplace... and real ones, too
340). Sunday naps
341). a Sunday matinee
342). cooking for my husband
343). bonfires
344). sipping on a glass of wine watching sunsets
345). phone calls from daughter walking to subway
346). phone calls from son on Sunday
347). a full schedule at work tomorrow
348). my exercise room
349). learning about friends' childhoods
350). a lot of different groups of friends
351). midnight snacks

Memory verse #22

In order to be content in life, no matter what the circumstances, I'm learning that true Joy can only be found in His presence. If everyone received this gift, it could change the world forever. Lord, let it start with me.

"You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." ~Psalm 16:11 (NIV)



Love,
Angie xoxo

working on 1000 gifts

325). my nephew calling me when it was plain hard
326). deer that come right up to our window
327). birds right outside our bedroom window
328). clean windows with no streaks
329). the opportunity to surprise my mom for lunch
330). being genuinely happy for Meghan's time with her dad
331). genuinely happy for Meghan's time with step-mom
332). friends inviting John for Thanksgiving this year
333). a husband who is leaving-cleaving-weaving
334). enjoying Bruce Springsteen 25 years later
335). discernment of song lyrics
336). whoever points me to Jesus
337). knowing who is and who isn't worthy of my Praise
338). having a hungry heart for Him

Praying for Josh & Nicole

(I borrowed this small picture of Josh & Nicole from fb)


If you happen to click on my blog, will you please pray for my nephew and his beautiful wife? What they had to go through these past couple of days has been more than anyone could ever comprehend. I doubt they are ready to Praise Him yet. I wish I would have thought to tell Josh these words I heard Beth Moore tell someone one day. (I'm not sure how well it would have gone over anyway.)

"May God wrap His arms so tightly around you that you can't squirm an inch from Him."

I think this Scripture memory verse is also appropriate...

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. ~Proverbs 3:5

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Love,
Angie xoxo

"knowing" from my head to my heart

2009 Scripture Memory Verses:

304). knowing for sure that Hope (God) does not disappoint (Romans 5:5)
305). knowing it's best to take my thoughts captive to Him (2 Cor 10:5)
306). knowing I'm a fool if I don't do everything I can to keep my family together (Proverbs 14:1)
307). knowing it's best to think about what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy (Phil 4:8)
308). knowing it's God's will in Christ Jesus for me to be joyful, pray and give thanks in every situation (1 Thes 5:16-18)
309). knowing everything will be okay if I trust in the Lord even when I don't understand (Proverbs 3:5)
310). knowing above all I need to guard my heart (Proverbs 4:23)
311). knowing life will be a whole lot easier if I take it one day at a time (Matt 6:34)
312). knowing that no matter who might think I'm ugly (especially myself), God thinks I'm beautiful (Psalm 45:11)
313). knowing God knows the plans He has for my life ...and they are good (Jer 29:11)
314). knowing God can help me overcome my unbelief... I believe Him (Mark 9:24)
315). knowing I should not say anything mean to people, but only what builds them up (Eph 4:29)
316). knowing I need to keep loving that difficult person deeply because it covers a multitude of sins (1 Peter 4:8)
317). knowing friends can help me be the best I can be (Proverbs 27:17)
318). knowing there is a time and season for everything and change is a good thing (Ecc 3:1)
319). knowing I should be forgiving, kind and compassionate because God forgives me (Eph 4:32)
320). knowing God will give me the desire to love someone when I keep Him as my center (Psalm 37:4)
321). knowing that no matter how loving my husband seems, I must respect him (Eph 5:33)
322). knowing I don't need to worry about anything, but to keep praying and being thankful ...and He will give me a Peace that is is beyond anything I could fathom (Phil 4:6-7)
323). knowing He will show up when I earnestly seek Him with all my heart (Jer 29:13)
324). knowing God can do what I can't ... "this" is impossible without God (Matt 19:26)

*knowing He will fill me with Joy in His presence, with eternal pleasures (Psalm 16:11)

* knowing God really will work all things out for the good since I love Him. (Romans 8:28)

* knowing and being confident that He is not done with me yet. He has only just began to work in me. (Phil 1:6)

By faith...Angie xoxo

tuesday's blessings

289). technology... only by the Grace of God could this happen
290). sisters in Christ encouraging each other
291). extra long hugs
292). eye contact
293). a husband willing to get on his knees & pray with me
294). a brain that can comprehend His Word
295). my sense of direction while driving
296). the best boss in the whole world
297). my co-workers who feel like family
298). imperfect bodies
299). the smell of cleaning supplies
300). conversations with kids in the car
301). kids sharing their favorite song with me
302). watching someone play the piano and sing
303). my tuesdays

288). blessed by a song over and over and over again

blessings from Charlotte

278). time with Meghan and John
279). emergency dental prophy...law school+coffee=stains
280). a girls' weekend of pampering and fun
281). facials-massages-foot treatments-saunas
282). friendships picking right up where they left off
283). perfect weather for walks
284). movies
285). talking all night long with Meghan
286). hugs and sweet welcome home from my husband
287). Sunday night television... Curb Your Enthusiasm

most grateful today

268). seeing my dear friend, Pauline today
269). airplanes that make it possible to travel far... fast
270). seeing Kristen & Shelby ...friends who turned into family
271). anticipation of seeing my son's car pick us up at the airport
272). anticipation of seeing my daughter's face at the airport
273). anticipation of seeing my kids hug each other
274). the ability to go from MI to TX to MI to NC within weeks
275). my health
276). my husband
277). having a husband who says, "I love you" before I leave

10 more

258). many patients who request to see me
259). extra long lunch hours at coffee shops
260). the very first snow
261). a beautiful sunset
262). having a husband who makes me laugh
263). people watching
264). a car that starts whenever I turn the key
265). Wednesday night services at Kensington
266). real forgiveness
267). time alone in my car

thank you

240). a friend sharing her difficult decision
241). impromptu lunch with Meg and Hannah
242). the feel of a soft fleece sweater
243). being able to pay my bills
244). God's comfort at 3:00 in the morning
245). the smell of dinner cooking
246). a 15-minute nap
247). my elliptical machine
248). a full moon
249). mono vision contacts
250). accepting the reality of a "mature" body
251). mom's choosing to stay home with their kids
252). still loving the names we chose for our kids
253). my son talking sports with me
254). my daughter calling to tell me she's better today
255). Michigan's four seasons... mostly Fall
256). eyes that can see all He created
257). all the kind and generous people in my life

183). clean crisp sheets
184). hearing a new song ...full of hope
185). Mark 2:4 about friends carrying friends to Jesus
186). confidence to entertain friends at home
187). a clean junk drawer
188). the anticipation of seeing my kids soon
189). authentic friends
190). playing games with friends
191). cell phones with enough minutes
192). pumpkin spice latte
193). a newly arranged room
194). patients who remember details ... 6 months later
195). sweet text messages
196). the tree outside my room at work
197). highway construction completed
198). daughters asking for mother's advice
199). sons sharing their news
200). sporting events on t.v.
201). friends sharing their recipes
202). friends who share their favorite books
203). amazing grace body lotion
204). tiny cameras that fit in purses
205). a mother's intuition
206). a mother who would give us the shirt off her back
207). a mother who can say she is sorry for what she did wrong
208). a mother who insisted we learn to clean properly
209). a father who taught me to change a tire
210). a father who always prayed for patience
211). a father who was quiet and gentle
212). a father who worked two jobs to make us enough money
213). a father who asked me to go with him on errands
214). a father who would run out for ice cream at midnight
215). a father who taught me to drive a stick shift
216). a father who took us roller skating on Sundays
217). a father who shoveled ice skating rinks for us
218). parents who bought us a house with a pool
219). parents who bought us a house on a lake
220). parents who bought us a ski club membership
221). parents who taught us be polite
222). parents who went to all of our sporting events
223). parents who sent me flowers before I took my board exams
224). parents who taught a good work ethic
225). parents who made us pay for our education
226). parents who took us camping
227). parents who weren't afraid to tell us "no" more than "yes"
228). parents who made us play outside
229). parents who had us eat family dinners
230). parents who made us chew with our mouths closed
231). parents who made us say prayers before dinner
232). parents who made us do favors for our neighbors
233). parents who took us to church on Sundays
234). parents who were always on the same team
235). parents who stood by their word
236). parents who washed our mouths out with soap for lying
237). parents who stayed together "til death do us part"
238). parents who gave me 4 sisters and 2 brothers
239). parents who loved us dearly

Memory verse #21

Yes, it's November first. I woke up earlier than expected and used the extra hour to look back at some of my old posts to hopefully find a verse (to memorize) that lingered in my heart when I was doing my Cover to Cover readings of the Bible last year. The comments by many friends on here blessed me again. I am especially grateful for all of your concern for my nephew on this post.

Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." ~Matthew 19:26 (NIV)




Busted... I love how God uses other people to get His message through to me. He knows how quickly I forget and how often I need to be reminded that with man ____ is impossible, but with God ALL things are possible.

In His Love,
Angie xoxo