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One Thousand Gifts


This has been a hard week or so. Lots of stress at work, down with a cold over the weekend, and it's planting season. And now someone turned on the sauna and it feels like mid-July.

This late evening shot of some weeds by the big old maples that line the ditch makes me happy. Right now, I'm grabbing the "happy" where I can find it.

76. our girl, home for the weekend, part of the family again

77. white baseboards (whodathunkit--me, a wood lover, with painted baseboards)

78. the baking skills of my mother and my mother in law

79. a hug and a prayer from mom--never too old to need a mother's love

80. the retreat of a cool basement

81. chocolate

82. strong coffee with cream and sugar

83. big old maples that line the ditch

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  1. MariaMay 24, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    I love it when kids come home!
    Giving thanks with you ~ Maria

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  2. AnonymousMay 24, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    Yay! Keep grabbing. You can do this.

    Enjoyed stopping by your blog.

    Regards,

    Stephanie

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  3. KimMay 25, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Oh, I love those trees! And I share so many of your thank-yous! :) It's gotten very hot here too - hang in there!

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  4. JudyMay 26, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    I'm with you on the chocolate and the strong coffe with cream!! I really enjoy reading your blog, as I would love to live on a farm, but right now I'm living in the city. But I still spin, weave, knit and homeschool my son and dream about being out in the country one day. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

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