Just a few of the gifts this week…
482. Andy arriving safely home.
483. peace about things.
484. words of encouragement and
485. words of prayer from friends.
486. finding some patience.
487. letting go of some things.
488. spring coming – soon I hope.
489. grocery money.
490. changes.
491. rest.
492. fun times with friends.
493. taxes almost done.
494. jobs completed
495. phone calls.
496. exercise.
497. new resolve.
498. attitude adjustments.
499. words reminding me of something important.
500. listing 500 gifts.
Lord, thank you for safe passage into the unknown, bringing Andy back into our home and giving us peace so far. I think we are all different people that when he left Lord, please continue to work in this situation and guide us in the path you would have us go.
I am joining in the gratitude community at Ann’s place.

Mary, I have been having a particularly hard day dealing with depression and worries. I clicked on your site and Amazing Grace started playing. It really touched my heart and lifted my spirits. I just let it play for a long time to soothe my worries. Thank you. You have touched my life today.
Somehow, I could hear your heart tonight as I read your list and your prayer. Thank you for sharing your gratitudes! It was a real blessing to me === and so was your music!
So blessed to hear that Andy made it home safely and God has granted you all peace! I'm praying Him to go ahead of all of you and made the rough places smooth throughout this process. Love to you, my sister!
Hi Mary — Luckily I had bookmarked your blog. . . Haven't spoken in a long time, so glad Andy's home. Thank you for reminding me of the countless blessings in my life 🙂
Susan…I am praying for you.
Cora…thanks for stopping by.
Natalie…always a pleasure, my friend.
Anonymous…I wish I knew who you were!!
Here it is, I’m here from Ann’s – it’s Sunday morning and I’m still reading thank you lists. Seems the more thanks I read – the more thankful I get.
And I always pick a favorite from the list, today my favorite from yours was, 500. listing 500 gifts. (wow – I kind of covet your 500 gifts. I’m way behind – and I’m wordy so I’ll never catch up) {smile}
Thank you for this, and God Bless and keep you and your family
I love that when I came to your page Chris Tomlin's Amazing Grace was playing…that is one of my favorite versions of that song- and definitely made me smile today. love your list- have a blessed week!
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