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One Thousand Gifts

It's been a busy month (no relief in sight) and I've neglected my gratitude journal for too long. Here's the latest installment:

64. flowering trees


65. the smell of freshly-mown grass


67. the flood of sheep out to first pasture in the spring


67. wool, just picked up from the mill


68. our van, a hauling machine, still going strong at 170,000 miles


What are the gifts you see around you? Feel free to practice noticing, by listing one or two in the comments section of this post. I'd love to read them! And if you are interested in what I'm doing, click on the graphic below for more information:

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  1. AislingApril 26, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    I have certainly got out of the habit of doing my in paper gratitude journal and really do want to be better at doing that more frequently.

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  2. suzyApril 26, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    What lovely country pictures!

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  3. TrishaApril 26, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    The wool is amazing, and what a blessing it is to have a reliable vehicle that still going strong after so many miles. Your farm must be such a lovely place.

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  4. UnknownApril 29, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    I agree with - the smell of fresh cut grass, and hearing my girls laughter on a warm spring day! Great photos :)

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