One Thousand Gifts (continued)

"Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment" 

(1 Timothy 6:17).

On Saturday night, we were purposeful in enjoying some simple pleasures, such as skipping rocks in Lake Ontario. Who would have known that that would be so much fun, right?  God provides us with ample opportunities to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.  These are gifts from God.  We never lack the amount of simple pleasures all around us, however we often lack open eyes to see them and to enjoy them.  God created these simple pleasures for us to enjoy.  Thank-you, God for the many, many simple pleasures!

Continuing to give thanks...(and enjoying the simple pleasures)

-enjoying skipping rocks in Lake Ontario

-teaching his children how it's done

-enjoying throwing rocks in Lake Ontario!

-how surprised they were at how fun it was to just hang out at the beach

-the sun glowing on the sail boats

-enjoying the lake, even if we couldn't go swimming in it

-the ducks, scattered across the water

-dipping feet in the lake

-his persistence, trying to skip rocks (which he did succeed at)

-how our girls are such characters!

-his arms wrapped around me

-Jesse, a budding photographer

-enjoying the new pier

-her effort and enjoyment with her Terry Fox project
-the legacy that Terry Fox left behind
-how the whole school was excited and participated in the Terry Fox run

-dedicated, skilled, and patient soccer coaches

-a beautiful day to watch soccer

-the girls' positive attitudes and sportsmanship

-a grand opportunity, meeting the Prime Minister!

-for his support toward International adoption