as if it were the first time

543). hearing, "O Holy Night" as if it were the first time
544). patients sharing their lives with me
545). secretly praying for each of them
546). beautiful Christmas lights
547). Christmas ornaments with special meaning
548). real Christmas trees
549). memories of family Christmas'
550). all of my grandparents I never knew
551). all of my aunts, uncles & cousins
552). all of my siblings & their spouses
553). all of my nieces & nephews
554). Linc's client was understanding
555). Linc's fender-bender was just that
556). they can come tomorrow to install a new water softener
557). we have the money to replace the water softener
558). being busy at work this week
558). ear plugs for me this week... and John, too!
559). I don't have to have "willpower"... I can have God's power
560). annual Christmas parties
561). down comforters
562). cozy sweaters
563). good relationships with co-workers
564). e-mails from former co-workers
565). someone asking me for a recipe
566). a husband who isn't afraid to pray in public
567). a back up car when we need it
568). friends praying for my kids
569). God's protection for my husband today
570). lessons learned about drive while talking on the phone
571). knowing God alone is responsible for answered prayers
572). being totally exhausted in a good way
573). walks with my daughter ...priceless