Happy Thanksgiving, y’all!

As I’ve done the last several years, this morning I sat down and wrote a list of a thousand things I’m thankful for. It’s (obviously) not an exhaustive list – in fact I’ve already thought of several more things I could have written down. Isn’t it amazing how many blessings we have?

Of course I don’t expect y’all to read all of it, I just enjoy spending some time thinking of all I have to be thankful for. This list took me an hour and forty minutes, not including a couple of breaks here and there. It was a lot of fun and I hope it inspires you to be more thankful.

What are some things you’re thankful for today?

Today I am thankful…

1. For my coffee shop job
2. The people I get to work with there
3. THat I get to make food
4. That the food I get to make is really fun and yummy
5. That I get to make people happy by serving them coffee and good food
6. That my boss is easy-going and forgiving
7. That I finally learned how to work the register
8. For how my office is set up
9. For the beautiful view of the field and woods from my window
10. That I can type
11. That I have a computer to type on
12. That I live out in the country
13. the delightful country road we live on
14. walking in the cold
15. coffee
16. that there’s such a thing as decaf coffee
17. mommy buying me decaf coffee because she’s so sweet
18. my mom
19. all the work mom does
20. for how mom raised us to know how to do household tasks
21. for mom teaching me how to cook
22. Thanksgiving – how we get to have a day dedicated to being thankful
23. spellcheck
24. that my family is gathering for Thanksgiving
25. All of my lovely family
26. my nieces and nephews
27. my new niece that should arrive next year
28. that Susanna likes to write
29. that Susanna is like me and we have fun together
30. that Susanna likes to read
31. for Elisabeth and how mature she is
32. that Betsie has Elisabeth to help her with everything at home
33. that Elisabeth has a good imagination
34. all the years Elisabeth and I have ridden Chesnut and Lightening together
35. for my time in Peru
36. That I have so many memories from living there for two months
37. getting to journal when I was there
38. all the emails I Have from when we were there
39. that even though my computer didn’t work I could still use the internet cafe
40. the experiences we had when I was there
41. that I could use those things I learned to help tell another friend what to expect when she was going away
42. the food we have in America
43. the traditions we have regarding Thanksgiving
44. that I live in a family where we have fun in the kitchen together
45. that we have a kitchen
46. that our kitchen isn’t really small
47. that we grew up in a kitchen where we were allowed to sit on the counters
48. all the memories I have of David, Helena, and I sitting on counters in our old house
49. That I come from a big-ish family
50. That my family loves and accepts me
51. That my family doesn’t make fun of me for my weirdness
52. all the fun we have playing games together in the winter
53. long winter evenings
54. how much fun it is to hang out with people when they aren’t on their phones
55. that I have a phone
56. that I’m learning balance with my phone
57. that I’m not addicted to my phone
58. that my phone is a tool and something that can help me
59. for two dollar bills
60. for people who tip well at the coffee shop
61. that I now know how nice it is when people give tips
62. that I can give people tips
63. that I have a car
64. that my car works well
65. that Leo keeps putting air in the tires
66. that I can afford gas
67. that I can listen to music while driving
68. that I can drive with the windows down
69. that I have a sky roof
70. for tea
71. tea from Kaitlyn
72. my Keurig from my adopted parents
73. getting to go to Montana
74. having so much fun on the dinosaur dig
75. the turtle shell I found
76. the fossilized sequoia cone
77. making memories while traveling
78. having a good enough memory to remember those memories
79. getting to vlog
80. having so much fun vlogging
81. that I like to edit as much as I do
82. for picmonky
83. for iMovie
84. for Youtube
85. for everyone who watches my videos on Youtube
86. for those few Youtube channels that I like to watch
87. for learning from other Youtubers
88. for my blog
89. for moving over to WordPress
90. for all those who read my blog
91. for the friends I’ve made through Noveltea
92. for being able to email some of them
93. meeting some of them in person
94. Hosanna who keeps me in the know
95. for how Hosanna is always encouraging me with my writing
96. brothers
97. Hosanna’s sense of humor
98. her large vocabulary
99. how much she reads and the fact that we can share books
100. that she surprised me last month and came early
101. and that I wasn’t actually surprised because she’s Hosanna
102. for her being a very comfortable person
103. that she knows what I’m saying even when I phrase it wrong
104. that she helps out so much
105. that she’s so kind to her family
106. that we can video chat
107. that she’s patient with me
108. that my family loves her and she loves them
109. that we’re forever gonna be friends
110. that she’s a touchy-feely person
111. that she knows what it means when I say “low-key loneliness”
112. that she’s willing to try new things
113. that someday we might go on a road trip together
114. that someday she’ll drive out here and visit me
115. all the memories we have together
116. all the memories we’re gonna make in the future
117. that I’ve gotten to meet a lot of her friends
118. Whimsy
119. that I’ve had him for a year now
120. that he’s the best indoor pet basically ever
121. that I only have one indoor rabbit
122. that he’s easy-going
123. that we’ve gotten into a good routine
124. music
125. Christmas music
126. getting to listen to Christmas music at work last night after closing
127. dancing in the rain with strangers
128. having rain to dance in
129. that we have enough water
130. that we aren’t flooding
131. that we have had some snow
132. that before long we should get more snow
133. that this autumn was the most beautiful thing
134. that I could visit my adopted parents three times in October
135. how beautiful Maple trees are in the autumn
136. that I live in a place with all four seasons
137. that I live in Ohio
138. that I can learn from what I live around
139. gravel roads
140. dirt roads
141. old side roads
142. that I know how to speak English
143. that I get to work at the retreat
144. that I get to cook a lot for a lot of people
145. Chadwin
146. how much fun Chadwin and I have together
147. all the puns regarding me and Chadwin
148. getting to cut the grass
149. enjoying that task so much
150. having so much grass to cut
151. how fast the grass grows in the summer
152. long summer days
153. hanging out outside with family and friends in the summer
154. sitting on the porch steps and watching the fireflies
155. all the stars
156. living out in the fresh air
157. listening to the whipper-will
158. all the night time creatures
159. reading late on the porch
160. reading late altogether
161. good books to read
162. that I can read
163. that my eyes don’t tire easily
164. that I can write
165. that my writing can be used for God’s glory
166. that I enjoy writing
167. that I’m finally getting writing work done again
168. that I can review all the books I read
169. review sites like Amazon and Goodreads
170. that I get books free in exchange for review
171. that I’ve gotten like 60 free books this year
172. that I’ve read so many nonfiction books this year
173. that this year has been one of learning and growing and changes
174. that Kaitlyn reminded me this year that I’m growing roots
175. that roots are important
176. that it’s been good growing deep
177. that even hard times can be used for good
178. that I have wise people around me
179. for the wisdom people have poured into me
180. our church
181. our church family
182. getting to help out with Sunday School
183. all my little darling Sunday school kids
184. the friendships I’ve made with them
185. how our church is growing
186. how people are changing
187. how friendships are made
188. our pastor
189. that he’s so strong in God’s Word
190. the truth of God’s Word
191. that we can learn and grow and become who we are supposed to be while following God’s word
192. my seat at church
193. our group at church
194. Jamie being such a fantastic leader
195. Nicole being such another fantastic leader
196. Nicole and how supportive she is
197. Jamie and Nicole and how cute they are together
198. how much they love each other
199. the example they are to the rest of us
200. the way that they really want what’s best
201. how they give of themselves for others
202. how they help us connect
203. how they really want to help us grow
204. how they prepare
205. Andrea
206. Stephen
207. Brad
208. Josh
209. John
210. Javin
211. Veronica
212. Dakota
213. Jared
214. Ben
215. Leo
216. Cameron
217. Emily
218. Gloria
219. Ian
220. Jamin
221. Jeremy
222. Jordan
223. Paige
224. Peyton
225. Samantha
226. Susan
227. Tiffany
228. Tyler
229. Sara
230. Ben
231. Susie
232. all the good conversations we have
233. the retreat we had
234. our good connecting time
235. campfires
236. memories of the girl’s cabin
237. that it was close to home
238. Marty
239. Ruth
240. our fun time talking in the kitchen
241. getting to work in such a big, nice kitchen
242. Miss Becky
243. Mr. Dave
244. Easton
245. Josie
246. Abbey
247. Hannah
248. Abbie
249. Sophie
250. Natalie
251. Shayla
252. Jacy
253. Macy
254. Zoey
255. David
256. Matthew
257. Colton
258. Uncle Zane
259. Aunt Denise
260. Zane J.
261. Zack
262. Zebb
263. Zeke
264. Zion
265. Annie
266. Alexa
267. Aubrey
268. Zach
269. cousins who live close by
270. cousins who live far away but we still get to connect with
271. weddings
272.  Uncle Chet
273. Aunt Becca
274. Susie
275. Jesse
276. Uncle Matt
277. Aunt Lori
278. the times they open their house to us
279. when they come for a visit
280. Olivia
281. getting to hang out with her more this year and connect
282. Mark
283. Megan
284. Carson
285. the cool stuff going on with them
286. Elizabeth
287.  Uncle Dean
288. Uncle Dan
289. Aunt Cindy
290. Nathan
291. Uncle Nick
292. Aunt Angela
293. Isaiah
294. Isaac
295. Inkia
296. Ilijah
297. getting to see family in Nashville
298. meeting Leo’s family
299. Leo and Ben
300. all of the happiness of hanging out with friends
301. Mr. Leo’s Dad
302. Miss Ada
303. Ruth
304. Susan
305. Lilly
306. Julie
307. Jesse
308. James
309. Jaylin
310. Female Human of the Shrock Family Number Six
311. Mary Ada
312. fun times at the retreat this summer
313. how well the retreat went
314. everyone who came to help out at the retreat
315. how much each of the people wanted to serve
316. all the lives that were changed
317. the kitchen crew
318. listening to Antshilvania in the kitchen
319. Kaitlyn coming
320. Kaitlyn being such a kindred spirit
321. all I’ve learned from Kaitlyn
322. how we have our own secret code
323. all the inside jokes we get to share
324. the encouragement she’s been as I deepen my walk with Jesus
325. the blessings she gives others
326. fun times with her younger siblings
327. working in the kitchen with the lights
328. family breakfasts
329. Moria
330. i58
331. all that we can be part of on a worldwide scale
332. getting my health back in order
333. dreams for the future
334. the ladies we know who come to the MWR
335. soybean candles
336. Miss Laurie
337. Pastor Larry
338. Josh
339. Mish
340. Nate
341. Paige
342. Brooke
343. Taylor
344. Tyler
345. Heidi
346. Kristiana
347. Miss Diana
348. Di
349. Su
350. Carol
351. Jo
352. her children
353. Mark
354. Grandma
355. how well she’s doing
356. that she went through the flood
357. that we were able to visit her
358. that we can show her love
359. that we love her
360. all the good times we’ve had together over the years
361.  that my parents are in a place where they can spend a lot of time with her
362. Grandpa
363. Elenore
364. how much they’ve done for us over the years
365. that they used to live here
366. all the breakfast times
367. reading Paddington Bear up on the porch
368. the goat barn
369. all the years of raising goats
370. that we don’t have goats anymore
371. dogs
372. my dog
373. my animals over the years
374. that I live in a place where I can have pets
375. the snails I’ve found
376. the plants I’ve tried to raise
377. the years I’ve had gardens
378. Mariah’s garden
379. Mariah’s hard work
380. her good skills
381. her yummy food
382. her kind heart
383. her fastness with housecleaning
384. her kindness with children
385. her hopes and plans
386. her love for others
387. her friends
388. her life
389. David
390. how so many of his dreams have come true
391. how he’s such a good dad
392. how much he loves his family
393. that he lives close by
394. that we can be friends
395. his work
396. his blessings to others
397.  his knowledge
398. his new little one
399. his sense of humor
400. his work with the kids at church
401. the changes he’s making
402. his wisdom
403. his running
404. his health
405. his half marathon
406. four-wheeler rides with him
407. skunks
408. cats
409. baby animals
410. foxes
411. sunflowers
412. lilacs
413. roses
414. sayings
415. quotes
416. stories
417. words
418. life
419. love
420. happiness
421. joy
422. truth
423. sisters
424. memories
425. streams
426. bags
427. corn husk dolls
428. stacking dolls
429. my mommy doll
430. pens
431. pencils
432. salt
433. ink
434. books
435. pictures
436. Amadou
437. getting the letter sent out
438. glitter
439. the postal service
440. parents who help direct
441. stuffed animals
442. salt rocks
443. licking salt rocks
444. sticky-notes
445. notebooks
446. WriteMind notebooks
447. coffee mugs
448. matches
449. pumpkins
450. Lifeproof cases
451. warranties
452. Christmas lights
453. bowls
454. spoons
455. forks
456. plates
457. napkins
458. audio books
459. popsicle sticks
460. crafts
461. magnets
462. hair
463. hair clips
464. soap
465. clean bathrooms
466. clean kitchens
467. hats
468. dried flowers
469. bookshelves
470. rocks
471. roots
472. trees
473.  white trees
474. pine trees
475. dandelions
476. Where Dandelions Grow
477. book releases
478. theinternett
479. CDs
480. dolphins
481. heart rocks
482. running through airports with rocks and not falling
483. ice cream
484. yummy food that is healthy
485. white chocolate
486. friends who give special gifts
487. love languages
488. personality tests
489. where I am in life
490. that I’m doing fulfilling stuff
491. random papers
492. brooms
493. that we can give thanks
494. that rejoicing always really does help
495. that I don’t live in my own power
496. Susan
497. Cassie
498. My adopted Mom
499. my adopted Dad
500. Steve
501. Trish
502. security guards
503. the Creation Museum
504. God still being God no matter what
505. God being more powerful than anything else
506. clothes
507. warm shoes
508. cute socks
509. blankets
510. fuzzy blankets
511. windows
512. screens
513. sleeping bags
514. sleeping on the floor
515. not having bad snakes around
516. birds
517. bluejays
518. the color blue
519. purple
520. yellow
521. brown
522. orange
523. green
524. red
525. silver
526. plots
527. plot holes that get fixed
528. creating characters
529. learning from books
530. teaching from books
531. books that aren’t preachy
532. books where you get lots of reviews
533. texting
534. people to text
535. people who you don’t have to text
536. iMessage
537. HIS
538. all the team
539. Elaine
540. Jon
541. Stephanie
542. Scott
543. Tim
544. Logan
545. Tracy
546. that I’m part of the team
547. Lisa
548. Jeremiah
549. Meagan
550. Kenzie
551. Titus
552. Emma
553. Lucas
554. Clara
555. New authors
556. how much I like connecting with authors
557. Miss Alana
558. Lost Girl of Astor Street
559. Miss Stephanie
560. Go Teen Writers
561. All I’ve learned from that site
562. how much the Facebook group helped me
563. that joy is a choice
564. postcards
565. going to Mexico
566. that no one was hurt
567. good memories
568. getting to swim
569. the ocean
570. watching the sunset
571. watching the sunrise
572. challenges
573. Thrive
574. my middle name
575. why I was named what I was
576. my blogging mug
577. my keyboard
578. my desk set up
579. my chair
580. hardwood floors
581. tents
582. tipis
583. the Ark Encounter
584. visiting there
585. behind the Scenes
586. Miss Jackie
587. Dorcas
588. Abigail
589. Josh
590. marriage
591. engagements
592. when people are really happy
593. my rock from Petite-Cap
594. getting to go to Canada as a child
595. going to Prince Edward Island
596. Traveling to Europe
597. Seeing all the old buildings
598. so much good family time
599. Paris
600. that we all stayed safe there
601. that I went up the Elfie Tower
602. blue skies
603. cloudy days
604. days where it looks like the world has a gray lid on
605. going to Arizona with Helena a long time ago
606. the ability to stop and focus on my blessings
607. being able to be a part of people’s lives
608. washers
609. dryers
610. dishwashers
611. stoves
612. fridges
613. freezers
614. knives
615. skillets
616. coffee makers
617. teapots
618. tea holders
619. chewing on things
620.  teeth
621. toes
622. fingers
623. arms
624. hands
625. legs
626. being able to walk
627. being able to hear
628. being able to see
629. being able to taste
630. being able to smell
631. being able to touch
632. being able to move
633. being able to think
634. being able to reason
635. knowing right and wrong
636. the Bible
637. being salt and light
638. learning not to waste time
639. all the hard lessons I’ve gone through that I won’t have to go through again
640. God’s love
641. God’s forgiveness
642. God’s grace
643. God’s hope
644. God’s plans for my life
645. my relationship with God
646. walking daily with Him
647. getting to spend time with Him
648. knowing that He has me on earth for a purpose
649. finding fulfillment in what He has me doing
650. Him giving me second chances over and over again
651. Him showing me how to love
652. Him helping me move toward where I should be
653. Him giving me love to share with others
654. Him giving my life purpose and meaning
655. all the verses in the Bible about fear not
656. verses about being His hands and feet
657. the privilege of getting to do work for Him
658. remembering to love even when I don’t feel like it
659. that I don’t have to go through life on my own
660. that I can stand strong in His grace
661. that He loved me so much He sent His Son to die for me
662. that the Holy Spirit lives in me
663. that I can read books and learn more about Him
664. that there is power in His Name
665. that there is power in Jesus’ blood
666. that through Him I am more than a conqueror
667. that all things are possible through Him
668. that He has me where I am right now
669. that He gives me peace even when I don’t know what will happen next
670. that I can rest in Him and how His way is better than mine
671. that He helps me not get what I think I want when I really don’t want it
672. that He has shown Himself faithful and trustworthy
673. that His promises always come to pass
674. that He shows His great love to the whole earth
675. His compassion
676. His creativity
677. that He named the stars
678. that He is an author
679. that He created me to be an author
680. all the authors that write God-honoring books
681. how my brain works
682. that people are patient when I’m in writing mode
683. that I can get into writing mode
684. that I can edit
685. that I enjoy what I do
686. when good lines come to me
687. words and how they work
688. that there is power in words
689.  that I can use my words for life
690. that I can bless others
691. that I was taught to be careful what I say
692. that I’ve lived for a quarter of a century
693. that God has a plan for the rest of my life and I’m working toward that
694. elephants
695. lions
696. monkeys
697. ferrets
698. platypus
699. fish
700. whales
701. apes
702. hospitals
703. doctors
704. nurses
705. healthy people helping those who need it
706. medicine
707. PEMF mats
708. PEMF Supply
709. Dad and how smart he is
710. how he loves us
711. how he takes time to talk with us
712. his grace
713. his easygoing manner
714. getting his health in shape
715. working at being who he’s supposed to be
716. Tuesday evenings
717. connecting with him
718. how generous he is
719. how he provides for us
720. how he loves to serve others
721. the good example he is
722. Helena’s house
723. how pretty it is
724. that she has a roommate
725. that she has done so much for the kingdom of God
726. London
727. how cute London is
728. that she didn’t mess up stuff when she was here
729. Helena’s good taste
730. Helena’s hospitality
731. her meals she makes us
732. when she helps with retreats
733. how much she does for HIS
734. getting to sit and talk with her
735. all the times we’ve gone places together
736. her work at church
737. how she can talk with a bunch of people and relate
738. all the girls who consider her one of their best friends
739. that she’s my sister
740. that she shares her friends with me
741. that she wants what’s best for others even if it’s not easy
742. her self-control
743. Sarah living close by
744. Getting to hang out with Sarah
745. that she’s such a good mother
746. when I get to just sit and connect with her
747. watching her be all happy
748. her creativity
749. her art
750. her joy
751. her making the world a more homey place
752. her way of telling stories
753. that she’s such a dream come true
754. Bekah
755. Emma
756. Esther
757. Glenda
758. people who I can connect with via email
759. mornings
760. learning how to step out of my comfort zone
761. the blessings that come from being outside of your comfort zone
762. getting enough sleep
763. learning to deal with not enough sleep
764. snail mail
765. gluten-free food
766. corn
767. apples
768. applesauce
769. apple crisp
770. apple pie
771. autumn foods
772. when couples are totally in love
773. Grammarly
774. Flower girls
775. sparkles
776. sparkly socks
777. texting books
778. Mr. Bollback
779. Mrs. Bollback
780. Mr. FitStephen
781. Mrs. Fitstephen
782. Miss Nellie
783. Kiley
784. Whitney
785. Ataley
786. Hannah
787. Leah
788. Michela
789. Chloe
790. Elarie
791. Avery
792. Hailey
793. Kilmoney
794. The Hopely Cows
795. going to Colorado last year
796. RVs
797. when life-long dreams come true
798. getting to have dreams
799. when I have really fun night time dreams
800. when I can go back to the dream after waking up
801. when I get to sleep a good solid night
802. lights over the sink
803. getting to blog so much
804. sometimes being funny on Twitter
805. learning how to be more of who I want to be
806. everyone I grew up with who impacted my life in a positive way
807. all those who forgive stuff I did that I shouldn’t have done
808. coffee creamer
809. beta readers
810. meeting beta readers in real life
811. learning from what they say about my books
812. learning to be open-minded about my writing
813. Sammi
814. MacKenzie
815. Daniel
816. Kyle
817. Levi
818. Shawn
819. Cassie
820. Kata
821. Megan
822. Matt
823. Erica
824. Moses
825. all the games we get to play together
826. the teasing we do
827. him taking me out to eat
828. making good memories
829. all the help he is
830. his cheerful attitude
831. Francis
832. Isaac
833. Darrick
834. Eldron
835. Having enough clean water to drink
836. people who love others with God’s love and really show it
837. Logan and how much fun we have playing games, too
838. all the nights we’ve stayed up playing games
839. last Christmas where we stayed up playing games all night then did the dishes at five in the morning
840. that Helena should be home for Christmas this year
841. that each year is a new year
842. that we can have new beginnings
843. Johanna and her dedication
844. how she listen’s to God
845. all she does to help others
846. showing her love to others
847. her good example
848. how she is changing the world
849. Mom and her graciousness toward others
850. her hard work
851. her love for others
852. her grace
853. her forgiveness
854. how she keeps stuff going smoothly
855. her organization with the retreat
856. knowing that she prays for me
857. how the MWR can change so many people through her work
858. missionaries all over the world
859. everyone who willingly and happily gives up for God’s Kingdom
860. being friends with world-changers
861. drums
862. guitars
863. violins
864. cellos
865. pianos
866. musicians
867. music that makes my heart happy
868. music that inspires
869. things that inspire in general
870. Love Does
871. Love Lives Here
872. A King for Brass Cobweb
873. Bob Goff
874. Marie Goff
875. Control Girl
876. Storyworld First
877. Catherine Farnes
878. Over the Divide
879. SnowBlind
880. Over the Edge
881. Rivers of Judah
882. Snow
883. Out of Hiding
884. Way of Escape
885. books that are like old friends
886. John Maxwell
887. How to Win Friends and Influence People
888. Rachel Coker
889. The Extroverted Writer
890. All the books on writing that have really helped me
891. all the blog articles on writing that have been just what I needed
892. all the people who have taken time to help my writing become more of what it should be
893. all those people who ask about my writing and encourage me
894. Historical fiction
895. books that don’t have lame romances
896. book reviews
897. Loglines in the Wild
898. Every Body Matters
899. Learning to take care of my health well
900. The Seven Laws of Love
901. Love Dangerously
902. The Hiding Place
903. Corrie ten Boom
904. all of her books that I’ve been able to read
905. how much I’ve learned from her
906. the way she was able to influence so many people
907. that she gave God not only the good parts of her life, but also the bad
908. that she was willing to be really honest and help others
909. her dedication to forgiveness through God’s power
910. that we can still learn from her after she’s in Heaven
911. that hopefully my books will outlast me and they will continue to inspire, too
912. that I can leave a legacy
913. Fintheg teh Core of Your Story
914. Learning how to write cover letters
915.  Learning how to query
916. that I can take deep breaths when I feel totally overwhelmed
917. that God is outside of time and therefore I don’t have to freak out
918. that freaking out doesn’t help anything anyway
919. new perspectives on life
920. seeing the world from someone else’s point of view
921. getting to learn about other cultures through books
922. having gotten to meet Michael Card
923. Michael Card’s music
924. his books
925. his sense of humor
926. his life
927. smiling
928. truly being thankful for small things
929. knowing that I have so much to rejoice about
930. changing my attitude when I get down on life
931. having my birthday in September
932. going barefoot
933. memes that make me laugh
934. being able to get on the floor and scrub it
935. how rewarding it is to look at a clean room
936. hot water to wash dishes in
937. bathroom cupboards to organize
938. my old chair that I really like
939. Psalm 139
940. Psalm 119
941. Psalm 91
942. Psalm 23
943. Jim Elliot
944. the name Elliot
945. the name Lyrica
946. names that have special meaning
947. rest
948. Sundays
949. setting aside time for special things
950. Angela and Abner
951. Daniel and Charity
952. Dorcas and Daniel
953. playing special parts in people’s special days
954. when I’m friends with someone and they really like the uniqueness of me
955. Holidays
956. traveling by plane
957. that we can fly places and get there quickly
958. that we can communicate with people even when they live far away
959. that God is at work around where I live
960. Justin
961. Laken
962. Luke
963. Grady
964. Amy
965. Greta
966. Amy
967. Melissa
968. Shanna
969. Briana
970. Miss Joy
971. good examples
972. adoption
973. people who have second chances and totally change their lives
974. people who get over addictions
975. that it’s possible to get over addictions
976. that God doesn’t strike us all dead even when we deserve it
977. that I can learn to be more like God (with grace and patience, etc…)
978. Making lists
979. checking things off lists
980. pencil sharpeners
981. that we can keep track of time
982. jolly ranchers
983. sending books to people
984. surprising people with gifts
985. remembering birthdays on time
986. getting caught up with stuff
987. special birthday dinners
988. snowflakes
989. raindrops
990. swinging in the rain
991. Eric
992. when the sun bursts through on a cloudy day
993. the bright moon at night
994. roofs that don’t leak
995. houses that are sturdy
996. having enough heat
997. learning to reach out even when it’s hard
998. old journals
999. Learning from past generations
1000. Being blessed with getting to live life in 2017