1. I am grate for life. Having almost lost my own and those I love. I am very thankful to be here.
2. Family each and everyone member.
3.Friends. For the ones who are in it for the long haul. Also for the ones who have taught me they can't handle my health issues. It is through them I have learn how blest I am for those who stuck it out and were right there.
4 Faith. something that gives me a stronghold daily.
5. Health...though I have dealt with cancer four times.. I am happy with the wellness I do have with it. I think it can be said...To take care of what we have and care for ourselves when need be.
6.Sled dogs racing through new snow.
7 . Sound of skate blades on the ice.
8. Childens laughter.
9.Sunday with family...resting laughing and meals together.
10.Time.
11. Fresh Bread.
12. The crisp air of a a winters day.
13. A Golden Bowl, Fortune Cookie...That says. *A good home is happiness!*
14. New paint brushes.
15. Comfy warm quilts.
16. A Husband who says your beautiful after cancer has stolen so much. Love beats cancer to bits.
17.Butterflies when I see Him.
18. Painfully breaking scar tissue to heal fully..and totally.
19. A messing desk of things I love.
20. My painting *Healing Grace*
21 Robins eggs.
22. Robins nests sitting on the awnings edge.
23. Small Grandchilds hugs.
24. Toweling roll crafted butterflies with heart wings.
25. The color green.
26 Indigo sky and night stars.
27. A glimpse of how much God loves us.
28. Sea glass.
29. Falling asleep with a smile on our faces.
30. A fresh journal.
31. Belief in yourself.
30. The ability to understand there is a problem, and the heads up approach to finding a way to fix it.
31. Anxiety, even on a really bad day the ability to admit its a problem.
32. Ann Voskamp and her daily blog.
33.LIVESTRONG braclet with a reminder of living life full here now and in the moment.
34. Sunshine on snow.
35. Morning sunrise over the lake.
36. Warm sunshine on your face.
37. People who know how to take blood the right way!!!
38. Remembering on a bad day to *Keep your chin up!*
39. Trusting the journey God has has placed me on.
40. My Husbands hugs and smile.
41. My youngest sons jokes.
42.Eight inches of powder snow!
43.Singing Sparrows.
44. Ann Voskamp and her book One Thousand Gifts.
45 Falling into the strong hands of God.
46. Thankful for hard work to keep my mind busy.
47. Large peice of ice....but one edge a real heart shape.
48. Understanding that I want to do many things but God has His plan for me! He is determined to surprise me!
49,A hug for those who are hurting. A touch of kindness.
50. Pep talks for surgery tomorrow!!
51. A great nurse.
52. New yarn.
53. Indigo Sky
54. A star spinkled sky.
55. Fresh blankets.
56. Rays of sunshine on a winters day.
57. Loss of a loving friend.
58. Fresh honey on warm homemade muffins.
59. God's embrace.
60. Wedding cards from 33 yrs ago.
61. Warmth of the sunshine on your face.
62. Removal of stitiches.
63. Robins Eggs.
64. Elders wisdom.
65 Promises kept.
66. Pinky promises.
67. Rainbows
68. Fresh paint.
69. Childrens handprints.
70. Tears with hugs.
71. Whitetail Deer on the nature trail.
72. Swans nesting.
73. A hissing goose.....I didn't know there was a nest there :)
74. Turtle shells in the sun light.
75. Swans feathers floating on the water.
76. Muddy shoes...
77. Warm water.
78. Butter cups.
79. Why mes that turn to why nots! Or a TRY me!!
80 Soul deep friends.
82. Gifts of cancer. Humbled by the experience.
83. New hair and a wicked cowlick.
84. Childrens laughter that sails on the breeze this time of year.
85. Grandchilds hugs and kisses.
86. Closing my eyes and feeling at peace.
87. One day at time...even if it is baby steps all the way.
88. Fresh mint tea.
89. Scribbles.
90. Old film and tin type pictures.
91. Walks at the waters edge.
92. Deep conversations.
93. Just resting in the sunshine on the couch.
94. Grape Hyaciths (sp) mixed with lavender ground cover. Breathing in the smell.
95 The sound of swans flying....and that silly honk!!
96. Orange Tricycles...and braids flying behind us.
97. Push ups and sitting on the curbs.
98 Love letters.
99. A fimilar face before surgery.
100. Ocean Waves.
101. To be able to eat real food....not just drink protien drinks.
102 Fresh ocean air.
103. A baby seal resting on the rocks...Just learning to swim with his mom..Seeing him take off...to swim again.
104. Berry cobbler with fresh vanilla bean ice cream.
105. SISTERS.
106. My feet hitting the floor in the morning..
107.Shell hunts.
108.Mustache stickers..:)
109. Healing grace.
110. Bucket lists...and crossing things off...that you really want to do.
111. Nurses that care and nurture.
112. A friend.
113.Brand new kittens.
114. The smell of applesauce coooking.
115.A fresh baked potatoe. Cleaned well and tossed in parmessan cheese then baked in the oven till done.
116. Be able to make the choice to block or deny people from facebook.
117. Watching my granddaughter dance...and run. She is a gift.
118. Husbands hugs.
119. Sunshine streaming in on a cold day.
120. Warm water.
121. Old friends and the blessings they bring to life.
122. New friends and new blessings!
128. Hope for each day!
129. Lunch with my daughter and grandchild!
130. Windy days and watching the leaves fall.
131. The warmth of sunshine on a cold fall day.
132. My granddaughters pet cats.
133. Storytime with my granddaughter.
134. Pumpkin faces by a pre schooler.
135. Self portraits by pre schoolers. When they all arms legs and head. No body! But some how they gave themself ponytails with ribbons. :)
136. Meaningful support from an oncology nurse.
137. Colored leaves.
138. Being able to breathe.
139. Being able to eat.
140. A warm home.
141. Hope.
142. Family.
143.As wierd as it seems cancer...simply because of the perspective it provided me with on life.
144. Living it how it is...Being real.
145. New yarn.
146. Swan feathers.
147. Gift of peace.
148. A prepared place.
149.Love demonstrated.
150. Peanut butter and strawberry perserve.
151. Life is a gift...Each breath is a blessing.
152. The smell of a fresh Clementine. Sighs!
153. Cold fresh wind of winter.
154. Safety of my Husbands embrace.
155. Fresh snow...cleansing the city.
