Counting 1000 Gifts – Part 3

This is the time of year when many of us take time to count our blessings… or at least try to name a few of them. I took on the Joy Dare challenge a few weeks ago, and while I have no problem noticing the small (and large) things I’m grateful for, the challenge comes in naming something for each of the daily prompts. Some of these categories are really hard! I’m not sure how well my answer fits in every case, but as long as it’s a gift in my life I guess that’s really all that matters, huh? Also, there are repeats of some of the 1000 gifts because some of the categories overlap and even repeat themselves. Picking up with Gift #70…

October 24. 3 Gifts Accomplished.

1. Blogged for 31 days in October. (Which I actually accomplished after October 24, but oh, well.)
2. Crochet demonstration at Johnstown.
3. Completed a Spice of Life afghan using up scrap yarn from my stash.

October 25. 3 Gifts Enjoying.

1. Fall colors.
2. A fire in the evenings.
3. Hot beverages.

October 26. 3 Gifts Extravagent.

1. Our anniversary trip.
2. An occasional cappuccino.
3. My yarn stash.

October 27. A Gift Humbling, Honoring, Happy.

1. Motherhood.
2. My heritage.
3. My marriage.

October 28. 3 Gifts in Christ.

1. Salvation.
2. God’s Word.
3. Peace of heart.

October 29. 3 Gifts on Time.

1. God’s provision.
2. Encouragement.
3. Us. Always. (Punctuality is important to us.)

October 30. 3 Gifts Overjoyed.

1. My marriage.
2. That my children walk in truth.
3. The faithfulness of God.

October 31. 3 Gifts Hallowed.

1. Prayer time.
2. Hymns.
3. Trust in God.

November 1. 3 Gifts Eaten.

1. Cheesecake.
2. Turkey.
3. Salad.

November 2. 3 Gifts Worn.

1. Scarves.
2. Fit-Flops.
3. Reading glasses.

November 3. 3 Gifts That Start with N.

1. Name.
2. Nation.
3. Night.

November 4. A Gift Gathered, Given, Good.

1. Family reunion.
2. Time.
3. God.

November 5. 3 Gifts Acorn-Small.

1. Peanuts.
2. Pecans.
3. Potpourri.

November 6.  3 Gifts Government.

1. Freedom.
2. Voting.
3. Roads.

November 7. 3 Gifts From My Window.

1. Rocky Mountains.
2. Backyard.
3. Maple Tree.

November 8. A Gift Sweet, Salty, Sipped.

1. Fudge.
2. Popcorn.
3. Hot Cider.

November 9. 3 Gifts Harvested.

1. Herbs.
2. Apples.
3. Pumpkins.

November 10. 3 Gifts Found in Bible Reading.

1. 1 Corinthians 2:9. “Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”
2. 1 Peter 2:9. “…ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light…”
3. 2 Corinthians 12:9.  “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

November 11. 3 Gifts of Remembrance.

1. Andrew. My nephew in the Army.
2. Allen. My brother who is in law enforcement.
3. Matt. My friend‘s son who is a fire-fighter.

November 12. 3 Gifts at Noon.

1. Lunch.
2. A walk.
3. A break from work.

November 13. 3 Gifts Behind a Door.

1. Home.
2. My bedroom/office.
3. Our basement where all our surplus of belongings are stored.

November 14. 3 Gifts Silent.

1. Snowfall.
2. Morning quiet time.
3. Sleep.

November 15. 3 Gifts Golden.

1. Sunset.
2. Aspen trees in the fall.
3. Firelight.

November 16. 3 Gifts Hard Eucharisteo.

1. Depression.
2. Parenthood.
3. Grief.

November 17. 3 Gifts of Laughter.

1. My children.
2. My dog.
3. Silly You-Tube videos.

November 18. A Gift Made, Shared, Passed On.

1. Boot Cuffs.
2. Coffee.
3. Books.

November 19.  3 Gifts Autumn.

1. Colors.
2. Crisp air.
3. Thanksgiving.

That’s 81 more gifts counted, for a total of 150 so far.

{Linking up with Thankful Thursdays.}