One Thousand Gifts (Continued)

"[God] tends His flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart" (Isaiah 40:11).

The Lord took one of His sheep home this week. My friend's dad was a kind, compassionate, loving man who truly lived out his faith.
Continuing to give thanks... (#1631-1647)

-God's comfort for my friend's family
-the testimony of faith and the legacy left behind by one of God's Kingdom builders
-the inspiring challenge from my friend in honour of her dad, "You've been so blessed, now be a blessing to others"
-celebrating my hubby's birthday

-father sharing an interest in electronic games

-father sharing an interest in reading

-an affectionate father


-a sensitive father (feeling badly for killing a deer that morning)




-first time getting out the sprinkler

-having fun exploring water

-sports teams day at school

-going out as a family even during this very busy season!
-a night out with Nicole
-turning around from helping Jesse do his homework to see all my dishes done!!! (thanks, Hon)
-meeting new adoptive mommies and visiting with old adoptive mommy friends
-the public profession of faith of our nephew (and many young people)!

-lots of giggles on the couch