Common Graces: Photography

Counting Gifts of Grace

1. early morning phone call full of love soaked news

2. women's ministry leadership meetings

3. laughter

4. big bird noise my hubby makes sometimes when he snores

5. puppy breath

6. open adoption

7. foot massages

8. the smell of rain

9. sunsets @Haystack rock

10. the feeling of hubby's stubble

11. a friend's perspective

12. Rottweiler head in my lap

13. songbirds at dawn

14. my ipod

15. open windows on a fresh spring day

16. warm brownies and cold milk

17. Isabel praying

18. family dinner at dinner table

19. the elephant that sits on my bedside table hubby gave me on 2nd date

20.the sideways run of our ferret

21. writing until the wee hours of the morning when divine inspiration cannot be ignored

22. tiny hands folded in prayer

23. hearing my grandpa say "hi kiddo"

24. warm sand between my toes

25. cardinal below the window

26. the click of the laptop keys

27. fresh strawberries

28. anticipation

29. baptisms

30. a broken in sweatshirt

31. the sound of the camera shutter

32. heated seats

33. a friend's hug

34. forgiveness

35. homeschooling

36. fuzzy socks

37. CFA banana pudding shakes

38. dinner with an adored friend

39. rain on the roof

40. Paxton's "gabillion kisses" game

41. jammie days

42. kiddo concerts

43. William's hand on the small of my back

44. comments on my blog

45. a clean desk

46. waking up with praise songs in your head

47. a warm breeze

48. stolen moments with Jesus

49. the sound of windchimes

50. the hawk circling the back field

51. a running inside joke

52. scripture notecards

53. filling squirrel feeder

54. "c'mon"

55. sunglasses

56. riding with windows open

57. planning vacation

58. the smell of fresh cut peppers

59. chives that grow despite the odds

60. the promise of spring

61. candle light

62. ah-ha moment when kids get it

63. "hot mama"

64. sandal wearing weather

65. flowers drawn in stream on shower door

66. cooking for others

67. seeing my breath

68. internet/webcast sermons

69. grace

70. clean teeth

71. photos

72. chalk drawn driveway roads

73. a full picnic basket

74. sounding out words

75. bedtime prayers

76. new found allies

77. a knowing chuckle

78. the last trace of Kriss's scent

79. the crack of a book binding

80. warm chicken pot pie

81. a voice from the past

82. family

83. the promise of heaven

84. a hug and sweet words whispered

85. snugly little boys

86. dancing, twirly little girls

87. handmade dresses

88. prayer of friends

89. a clean counter

90. little girl giggles

91. tiaras, feather boas and princess moments

92. "I love you, mommy"

93. a whisper to my soul

94. a full refrigerator

95. kids showing daddy their schoolwork

96. unexpected encouragement

97. the internet

98. lists

99. a friend willing to challenge me

100. the smell of garlic, shallots and olive oil in the pan

101. cute aprons

102. people who "get" me

103. the chance to love on somebody - even when I don't want to

104. Isabel's crazy outfits

105. practicing random acts of kindness

106. Paxton's belly laugh

107. the smell of fresh canteloupe

108. fresh blackberries

109. kids snuggling with dogs

110. lightening bugs

111. tomatoes on the vine under fragrant green leaves

112. the smell of fresh basil...in the living room

113. prayers

114. the feel of my hubby's hand on the small of my back

115. Paxton's wave from poolside at swimming lessons

116. Isabel reading every word that comes in front of her

117. making notes in my Bible

118. windows down, radio up

119. plan b

120. cold ice cream on a hot brownie

121. the view of my home, yard and life as I kneel in the garden

122. countdown to She Speaks

123. the smell of coconut conditioner

124. the dribble of strawberry juice on little chins as they indulge in fresh off the vine sweetness in the garden

125. the dripping wet tennis ball delivered in the dark by a wiggling, hopeful dog

126. a cool breeze after record breaking heat

127. Paxton's little legs, half running, half kicking as he discovers he can swim

128. falling back to sleep on hubby's pillow...it smells like him

129. saving a bunny from sure death at the teeth of our dogs

130. backyard bbqs

131. squirt guns

132. warm homemade chicken pot pie

133. American Heritage Girls

134. a new purse

135. the smell of sunblock 136. sun-soaked laughter and childish fun with a good friend

137. fresh milk duds

138. Will saying "hey sweets"

139. the sound of the camera shutter

140. singing in public restrooms with Paxton trying to get him to relax enough to "go"

141. my long-bitten, stubby nails are growing 142. when the right song comes on the radio at the right time

143. bubble baths

144. peanut butter toast

145. scooping compost out of the bin for the first time

146. counting blossoms on veggie plants, anticipating the harvest

147. cooking for others

148. putting the finishing touches on a dress for an orphan

149. LIFE group

150. little girl braids

151. bug catching

152. cucumber blooms

153. smell of tomato plants

154. birds nest in the birthmothers day magnolia

155. table 11 girls

156. new deck

157. little boy wave from poolside

158. moonlight on my lover's skin

159. soft dog ears

160. squeals of delight over surprise ice cream

161. watching Isabel worship

162. little boy's comedic timing

163. UPS deliveries

164. the first harvest

165. homeschool planning

166. a ministry reminder, reshaped, renewed

167. first library cards

168. laughter after a long day

169. feeling nervous

170. office supplies and stores

171. surprise visits by hummingbird in the garden

172. a gentle summer breeze

173. the smell of honeysuckle

174. little hands "playing" the piano

175. little girlfriends' conversations

176. smell of coconut conditioner

177. how Isabel draws every woman with flip hair

178. puppy texts

179. a caretaker's gentle voice

180. grandpa's laugh

181. midnight comfort

182. discovery of swan lake

183. foot rubs

184. a cat nap

185. the lean of the rottweiler

186. did-you-see-me-mom pride

187. barefoot, running, return home hugs

188. naked baby birds

189. sounds of watering

190. a muddy frisbee

191. a bounding dog

192. big boy pottying

193. so long diapers

194. words that hang just out of reach

195. new friends

196. old friends

197. believing in someone

198. being the veteran

199. handing out cookies

200. stolen bites of cookie dough

201. checking into a hotel with zucchini

202. rekindled passion

203. his hot, steamy breath on my neck

204. little boy sunglasses

205. favorites that will not be abandoned

206. crafts

207. glue "blobs"

208. Compassion letters

209. cut-out, glued-on, colored-in grace

210. birthdays

211. coconut shampoo

212. cool mist, hot breeze

213. green bean flowers

214. pounds of tomatoes

215. worship

216. crosses, thanks, slips of paper and numbered joy

217. the tears of listening to sisters' singing brings

218. roadtrips

219. laughter

220. a protective hubby

221. witness spontaneous prayer

222. clean sheets and beds made by others

223. fresh towels

224. 2 a.m. giggles

225. under eye bags filled with last night's late night chat

226. a box of blankets

227. breakfast reunion date

228. little girl dreams

229. little girl winks

230. bony elbows

231. helicopter that flies toward help and hope

232. my pillow & comfort of our bed

233. the sound of his breathing

234. a friend's silent support

235. a belly laugh as eyes burn and tears still trail

236. a private message

237. a tucked away memory

238. my blog

239. mama mockingbird fussing and worrying on the fence

240. little toes and chubby cheeks

241. blowing bubbles

242. Logos

243. Nilla wafers

244. William's laugh

245. "sweets"

246. wrinkled hands, thin skin

247. laugh lines

248. cousins

249. ferret whiskers

250. how she feels everything do deeply

251. common graces

252. lessons learned from another's strength, obedience and joy

253. cheerful servants

254. thank you notes

255. whispered reminders and prayer room lessons

256. autographs

257. chance meetings

258. gorgeous-er love from little boy 259. kiddos plays

260. library books

261. swings

262. monkey bars & climbing boys

263. open-mouthed baby birds

264. brand new butterflies

265. late night snuggles

266. comforting a sick child

267. photos

268. dimples

269. seeing in snapshots

270. Bible verses

271. scripture cards with birthday messages

272. Compassion bookmarks

273. prayers from a child - her trust in God to quiet the storm and her fears

274. talented women

275. writers who write

276. speakers who teach and encourage in the same breath

277. did I say that? moment

278. homeschooling

279. chapter book love

280. I need my dad to fix this moments and trust

281. the smells that bring back memories

282. heartbreak that gives way to ache that births passion

283. people who get you

284. fresh blackberries

285. rows and rows of cans

286. blackberry jam

287. throwing peanut shells on the floor

288. Ann

289. mailing another box of blankets and dresses

290. she's tall enough to see over the counter

291. showing the peanuts the naked baby birds

292. kissing hubs goodbye in the morning

293. listening to Isabel talk about the orphans

294. my social bugs

295. sharing my story

296. hot fries with sweet and sour sauce

297. ice cold diet coke

298. watching the butterflies

299. praying for writing inspiration

300. glass slippers on lil girl feet

301. popcorn in neon cups

302. Grandma love

303. fairy villages hidden in the trees

304. flappy orange juice

305. his green eyes

306. the whole family in our bed on a lazy Sunday morning

307. new camera bag

308. schools supplies

309. start of a new school year

310. ABC's in circles in the hallway

311. updating the calendar

312. the pop of the seal of a jar, I canned

313. little voices, big praise

314. laughing in the dark

315. movie night with my hunky hubby

316. joy in another's voice

317. sharing photos

318. dreaming of somedays

319. children's theater

320. super hero swimming goggles

321. slow kerplunk off the slide

322. blogs that stir into action

323. obedience

324. a shiny floor

325. shaded baby birds

326. the excitement of new projects

327. a shift in perspective

328. a humbling moment

329. a/c

330. patient swimming instructors

331. how cute and little he is

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