A New Year's Hope

As I begin this journal, I have many thoughts and ideas. I want to create a lasting memory of all the things that I am grateful for. I have been quietly listing these items in my head as the days stream by, but I want to declare the everyday blessings that my Lord has given to me. This list is meant to encourage and uplift my family and friends, I am expecting this New Year of 2010 to be one of gratitude and joy even beyond all others, I am anticipating the laughter....as I begin this list of gratitude, my journey to listing my 1000 gifts....won't you too consider this?
And so I begin...

1) a new year, a new beginning
2) sleeping children, warm in their beds
3) peace
4) being loved, held in strong arms
5) the True Christmas Story
6) my mom and dad
7) giggling of cousins
8) laughter as I try Wii Fit (need I say more?)
9) our faith community
10) sliding on ice pond as a family