Thankful Thursday (already!?)

795.  Hearing the truth spoken in love.
794.  How excited Abby is that I'm going to be her kindergarten teacher.
793.  The perfect walking track at Central Baptist Church. 
792.  Being allowed to drink tea & coffee in moderation on my new "kidney stone prevention" diet.
791.  A zero balance.
790.  No wait at the doctor's office.
789.  Lunch dates with Sam.
788.  Leftover Japanese food.
787.  Cooler-than-average high temperatures.
786.  Knowing that Jesus is praying for me.
785.  Reaching a new 10's place on the scale.
784.  Finding something to laugh about every single day.
783.  Apologetics.
782.  Evidence of common sense.
781.  Seeing truths stick with my five year old.
780.  Coupon errors in my favor.
779.  Homeschool materials available at the Dollar Tree.
778.  Unsolicited compliments.
777.  The men who so bravely stormed the beaches at Normandy to protect our freedoms.
776.  The farmers tan that comes after a long day of yardwork.

Sunday Blessings

775.  The joy of getting to go to Grammie's house, whether individually or as a family.
774.  Sarah's sassy new hand-on-hip stance.
773.  An edged driveway and front walk (Thanks Sam!).
772.  A new, easy, out-of-the-world recipe.
771.  A girl on each arm as Sam reads the bedtime story.
770.  The scent of fabric softener on my night-time runs around the neighborhood.
769.  Clean floors.
768.  Unadulterated joy on Ben's from simple things like slimy tree frogs.
767.  Free ice cream @ Dickey's BBQ.
766.  The practicality of babywearing with the 4th child.
765.  The privilege of being able to console a child, whether my own or not, with nothing but a hug.
764.  Juicy baby sugar that's dripping down my hand as I type.
763.  Unplugged days full of playgrounds and tired muscles.
762.  Free shipping.
761.  Seeing through a 12 year old challenge by my now-deceased grandfather to read through the New Testament (I did it, Grandpop!  And the Old Testament too!)
760.  The opportunity to use a 3rd generation sewing machine to make dresses for my girls.
759.  Tomato plants that are thriving!
758.  Smiles from unexpected strangers.
757.  The healthy, hearty immune systems of 5/6th of our family so as not to succumb to Abby's short-lived virus.
756.  Sunday mornings at Central Baptist Church where the Spirit moves and family abounds.

Thankful Thursday

755.  Watching Ben make a conscious effort to make good choices, even when it's painful.
754.  Abby's helpful spirit.
753.  The reprieve from the heat when the sun momentarily goes behind a cloud.
752.  Those four funny long hairs on the top of Leah's head that qualify her as not-completely-bald.
751.  Debt-free living.
750.  Free Kindle books.
749.  Anne Graham Lotz's God's Story and how it has helped me to listen while reading scriptures.
748.  Sam's latest stir-fried zucchini concoction.
747.  The relaxation of a rare commitment-free Saturday.
746.  Parents who may be hundreds of miles away, but who are always as near as a phone call.
745.  The feeling of community on our little cul de sac.
744.  The drenching rains from Tropical Storm Beryl that crossed over so many areas of extreme and severe drought.
743.  The ability to stay home, even though I never knew I wanted to.
742.  A 30-minute massage and pedicure for Mother's Day.
741.  Summer days so full that Sarah goes straight to sleep at naptime.
740.  Mornings where the temperature takes its good ol' time getting up into the 90's.
739.  Bike rides at the park.
738.  Shampoo & conditioner samples from hotels.
737.  My own shower after being away from home.
736.  The little sighing noises that don't quite qualify as snores Leah makes while sleeping away.
735.  A temporary reprieve in gas prices for Memorial Day weekend.
734.  Aldi grocery stores for their inexpensive produce and seasonal items like sunscreen and inflatable waterslides.

Because a spirit of gratitude is a lifelong commitment...

It's been a really long time...but that doesn't mean I haven't been recognizing the things for which I'm thankful...I just haven't been documenting them on this blog.  I suppose it's okay to pick up where I left off?

733.  The way little kids legs don't reach the ground when they sit in a chair.
732.  Surprise visits from friends who stop by with coffee and donuts "just to cheer me up."
731.  The chubby thighs, triple chin, and dimpled elbows on my gorgeous newborn.
730.  The way Warner Robins rallied to find a missing 10-year-old this week - I'm proud to be a part of a community that came together with all of their resources to do what's right...and even more than that, knowing how many prayers were said for this boy by name.
729.  The way even a brief rainfall can turn a crunchy brown landscape green.
728.  Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies - especially as a "Welcome Home from the Hospital" surprise from an amazing husband.
727.  Hand-me-down clothes.
726.  A kidney-stone-FREE pregnancy.
725.  The peace I have about "giving up" my career.
724.  A Bible Study that didn't teach me "something", but gave me the ability to listen to God through reading His Words.  Super awesome.
723.  The process by which God brought me home from work.
722.  The incessant smiles of my happy two-month-old Leah which can be prompted by the simple sound of a "goo" or "guh".
721.  The five and two year old sisters who safely occupied themselves while I fought a kidney stone last Friday waiting for Grammie to arrive.
720.  The rare sight of not one but two chickadees at our bird feeder today.
719.  Days like this where the breeze and lower temperatures make me forget that summer is around the corner.
718.  The windows in my kitchen that look out on the playground in our backyard where I can watch our girls enjoying themselves until the dark makes them come inside.
717.  Freshly mowed and trimmed grass.
716.  Seeds Family Worship CDs
715.  A husband who can handle it all with ease - even four kids, an ailing wife, a disastrous house, and a demanding job.
714.  In-laws and parents who are willing to hop in their cars from 2.5 hours and 12 hours away at the first phone call for help.
713.  A cul-de-sac full of playmates for my children.
712.  Amazing neighbors who step up not just willingly but eagerly to help us in emergencies.

Linking up today with Jade at Constant Chatter for Thankful Thursday.

After Way Too Long...

711.  The gift of my next breath.
710.  Spontaneous, deep, belly laughs from my precious Sarah.
709.  Ladybugs landing on me while I cut the grass.
708.  A surprise purple cone flower amid a patch of yellow cone flowers.
707.  The fact that Sarah sleeps with my baby blanket every night.
706.  Summer Reading Programs and the Perry Library.
705.  Being able to stay home with my children this summer.
704.  The privilege of seeing God's beautiful artwork from the vantage point of the Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego, California.
703.  The inspiration of a team of knowledgeable Sunday School teachers with a passion for the Word.
702.  A husband who delightfully prepares delicious food for our family.
701.  A toddler who is learning to use her words.
700.  A chorus of snores from the hallway of children.
699.  God's work through prayer - not necessarily how He answers them, but that He uses them to prepare me for His Will.
698.  This man's testimony  
697.  The sense of urgency to share Jesus when I really stop to think that this could be my last breath.
696.  The moments where God strips everything away that just doesn't matter and exposes my heart.
695.  Dental insurance.
694.  The fortitude and generosity of a friend for organizing and opening her house to moms and kids for a summer Bible study.
693.  The cooperation of 3 awesome kids as we got locked out of our car on one of the hottest days of the year.
692.  Time with great friends, to the point that you don't realize how much time has passed and you don't want them to have to leave.
691.  Desiring to listen for God's voice - because I know He's trying to tell me something.
690.  Vacation Bible School!
689.  The opportunities to be still and hear God speaking to me.
688.  The conviction on my heart today.
687.  The opening of an Aldi in our town.
686.  Watching Abby set an example for her parroting baby sister.
685.  The tenacity of my toddler, though  it frustrates me now, I know I'll be grateful she's this way in the future.

Wonderful Wednesday

684.  The opportunity to stay home, however unanticipated and unlikely it was for me.
683.  Watching my girls become best friends - right before my very eyes.
682.  Seeing my toddler gently swaying her baby dolls to sleep.
681.  Arriving home to a yard full of blooming azaleas.
680.  The clouds that help me appreciate the sun.
679.  The extra-greenness of an overcast day.
678.  Upward Soccer.
677.  Selfless offers of help from friends.
676.  Free parking.
675.  Carpooling.
674.  Safety through the storm.
673.  The ability to comfort my kids during a wicked display of nature overnight.
672.  Reuniting with my toddler after a week away and watching her dance with excitement over seeing her brothers and sisters.
671.  Meeting new friends that feel like old ones.
670.  Seeing living examples of God's grace acted out through other people.
669.  Introducing my kids to the wonderful world of foot massages.
668.  Free coffee round-the-clock in the hotel lobby.
667.  The back roads.
666.  Stepping right into puddles for the fun of it.
665.  Being able to calm my kids' fears with the simple holding of their hand.
664.  Hearing my toddler yell "Mommy, Mommy" over the phone.
663.  Bone lessons from a non-fiction-loving seven year old.
662.  Ponchos and umbrellas.
661.  Spontaneous giggles from a happy-go-lucky four year old.
660.  Happy kids swimming in the rain.
659.  Log-cutting snores.

Totally Thankful Tuesday

658.  The creativity to invent games no matter where we are to entertain the kids.
657.  Dirty hands, feets, and faces.  Hello spring time.
656.  Not crying for the duration of the phone call during which I was informed that I did not get the job I hoped for.
655.  A candid chat with my former boss to let me know he's not avoiding my phone calls.
654.  The perks of civil service employees.
653.  Remembering not to raise my voice and seeing it work when I don't.
652.  Finding relevance in every lesson I study in Seeking A Heart Like His by Beth Moore.
651.  Free samples of coffee.
650.  Notes of cheer in the mail.
649.  The sacrificial help of family.
648.  Aptly revealed Scripture passages.
647.  A lucky winning streak on door prizes at the Sunday School teachers meetings.
646.  Watching my little girl bounce around playing soccer.
645.  All 3's on my first grader's report card.
644.  The predictability of my son's first question in the afternoon, "When we get home, can I play outside?"
643.  Cool mornings, warm afternoons, and pleasant evenings.
642.  Allergy medicine.
641.  The re-birth of spring time.
640.  Experiencing peace in the midst of bad news.
639.  Getting to see the wheels turning in my toddlers brain as she learns to mimic everything her older siblings say and do.
638.  The patience-building exercises God has given me, otherwise known as naptime with Sarah.
637.  A gentle husband who reminds me time and time again of the ineffectiveness of raising my voice.

Mostly Absent Monday - It's been a while!

636.  Two precious, little girls who would swing all day long if I let them.
635.  Watching the kids have "flower picking contests" in the backyard among the weeds.  
634.  The times where I feel energetic and industrious - and actually make the most of them.
633.  The privilege of living in a military town - where I am reminded of how great it is to live in this country every single day.
632.  A friend's brilliant advice on how to contain my monkey-like toddler.
631.  Accepting God's plan for my life.
630.  Experiencing the peace that is most definitely not of myself, when it comes to hearing about the job I so badly desire this week.
629.  Having time to sit at all.
628.  Having time to sit at the kitchen table and color with my girls for an hour.
627.  Realizing my four year old can write and identify all of her uppercase and lowercase letters.
626.  Flowering Bradford Pear trees.
625.  Brilliant blossoming spring time.  
624.  Sam's delicious grilled burgers.  
623.  Having to wash clothes by hand and gaining an appreciation for third world living and my modern conveniences at the same time.
622.  The spirit of helpfulness embodied in my four year old.
621.  Spending time with other couples and getting to just talk.
620.  Daylight savings time for fixing the sleep quirks my kids had developed.
619.  Running the car battery dead in a restaurant parking lot and having no trouble at all finding someone to jump us off.  (Thanks, friendly citizens.)
618.  Running into friends all over town.
617.  Interviews that feel more like a friendly conversation.
616.  The ability to play airplane with each of my kids...doubling as leg exercises.
615.  How thrilled our little family was to eat at Taco Bell the other night....simple pleasures.
614.  A seven year old with a penchant for non-fiction.
613.  Progress towards not-escaping during sleep time on the part of a deviant toddler.
612.  ...only to wake up and find that Sam had cleaned the entire house.
611.  Sunday afternoon naps.
610.  E-coupons.
609.  A seven year old who came to the conclusion on his own that playing with a fourth-grade neighbor isn't as cool as he thought it was.
608.  Laughing myself silly with my husband over nonsense - like, "He must be using his GPS."
607.  Promising phone calls on the job front, with such phrases as "You will hear from us."
606.  Semi-spontaneous trips to Disneyworld.
605.  Fellowship with good friends - whose kids play well with my kids.

Totally Late Tuesday

604.  Feeling "at home" at church.
603.  Helpful, wonderful neighbors.
602.  The perfect intervention of a Heavenly Father when all heck breaks loose.
601.  'Round the corner medical care.
600.  Bowling parties.
599.  Fake, hilarious giggles from deep within my chunky toddler.
598.  A sweet playlist on an XM player that keeps its charge long enough for me to finish my run.
597.  The final game of basketball season.
596.  The opportunity to see my dad truly relaxed for the first time in his life.
595.  Feeling empowered - by the Holy Spirit, by my husband's encouragement, by wanting to be better for my kids.
594.  Finding the strength to push myself beyond previous physical limits.
593.  FREEbruary at Chili's.
592.  Unprecedented achievements in my husband's career at such a young age.
591.  Friendly faces at the pediatrician's office.
590.  The first signs of spring.
589.  30% off Kohls coupons.
588.  All day bike rides.
587.  The opportunities to explain right and wrong to our seven year old son.
586.  The solidarity between Sam and me when it comes to parenting choices.
585.  Safe travels for my retiree parents.
584.  Unprecedented calm in a scary situation thanks only to the Holy Spirit.
583.  Sunshine, temps in the 70's, and a beautiful breeze...in February.

Marvelous Monday!

582.  Peace.  Just...peace.
581.  Being excited about the future instead of scared of it.
580.  The joy of watching my kids develop their individual handwriting.
579.  The patience and calm that has come with years of parenthood - that prevents me from stressing at the first sign of misbehavior on the part of my kids.
578.  Beth Moore.
577.  An extra coupon insert in the Sunday paper.
576.  The amazing service at Chick-Fil-A.
575.  The Pioneer Woman.
574.  After holiday clearance.
573.  Receiving a compliment about my kids.
572.  Watching boys be boys.
571.  Going into a situation and walking away with a sigh of relief and the ability to admit that I was wrong.
570.  Being able to provide comfort to my littles when they don't feel well - just as God does for me.
569.  The extra hugs I get when one of my littles is under the weather.
568.  Beautiful, sunny days in the middle of February.
567.  A husband who isn't scared to spend a Saturday doing laundry...for me.
566.  Inside jokes with my dear husband that make us giggle with nothing but a glance.
565.  A successful recipe.
564.  The tests and trials I have endured that have brought me closer to God and to my husband.
563.  Randomly running into friends while out and about.
562.  Sarah proclaiming "Luh-yew" to everyone in the house before getting into bed.
561.  Leftover Zofran when the littles catch a stomach bug.
560.  Finding relevance to my life in Old Testament scriptures.

"It's not Monday?" Tuesday

559.  Fellowship with the best Sunday School class ever.
558.  Clean floors - however temporary they may be.
557.  Thank you notes.
556.  My toddler's independence.
555.  Bed head.
554.  Squeeze-your-guts-out hugs.
553.  How happy my four year old gets over something as simple as new underwear.
552.  Matching outfits on my one year old and four year old girls.
551.  Reading the same princess books over and over and over and over again.
550.  Way-too-hot showers.
549.  The smiles afforded by finding tiny trinkets left by curious explorers in the most random places.  Like plastic hot dogs inside of our subwoofer.
548.  Being able to acknowledge my weaknesses and rely on His strengths.
547.  Tiny freezing feet that crawl into the bed with me in the morning.  
546.  The simple sight of the mail truck.
545.  The rain.  The buckets and barrels of rain.  We'll be grateful for the excesses in the summertime.
544.  Those close-call driving situations that somehow result in complete safety.  Thank you, Jesus.
543.  Little hands who sprinkle way too much cinnamon streusel on the muffins, and love every minute of it.
542.  When the words of someone you love are so encouraging without them even realizing what they've said.
541.  Reassuring words and smiles.
540.  Getting through the HoCo teacher fair without having a panic attack.
539.  The luxury of being able to choose whether to go back to work or not.
538.  Watching my girls become best friends.

More than Grateful Monday

537.  Being the recipient of someone else's hand-me-downs.
536.  Finding a home for our hand-me-downs.
535.  Jogging with no traffic to speak of.
534.  Good, old-fashioned hymns in a world of contemporary praise & worship.
533.  Discovering new foods my kids like.
532.  When the hardest-to-get-out stains come out in the wash.
531.  A phone message from my traveling princess.
530.  Outsmarting, if only temporarily, a 20-month old escape artist.
529.  A pediatrician with night and weekend hours.
528.  A husband whose flexibility allows me to attend non-optional, mid-day meetings.
527.  A full pitcher of tea in the fridge.
526.  My old, worn-in green chair.
525.  An organized pantry.
524.  Comfortable conversation.
523.  Warm brownies, straight out of the oven.
522.  Finding a long-lost puzzle piece.
521.  Feeling optimistic about the future of American politics - even if those moments are few and far between - at least they still exist.
520.  How excited I get about Thursday mornings since being out of work.
519.  What a blessing it has already been reading through the first 26% of the Bible.
518.  Benefiting from the wisdom of men and women who have been there and done that so that I don't have to.
517.  Attending a truly rewarding and eye-opening marriage conference.
516.  The rare times I am able to fall asleep when my head hits the pillow.

I Remembered! Monday

515.  Christmas villages lit-up at the end of January.
514.  Just driving around with the radio on.
513.  How de-fusing the words "That's life" can be for a moment of perspective.
512.  Forgiving Kroger managers (for when your 4 year old breaks a glass spice bottle on the floor).
511.  Keebler's new Somoas-knock-offs.
510.  Fresh air.
509.  Inspiring my seven year old to take on his own household projects - this time, alphabetizing his bookshelf.
508.  Getting to leave a message on voice mail and avoid my normal awkward phone conversations.
507.  The freshness of the garden after clearing it of the crunchy brown winter-ness.
506.  Nap time.
505.  The countless unlikely heroes God chose in the Bible and still chooses today to work for His purposes.
504.  Being content with less.
503.  The hawk that sits in the same spot on the power line every day, surveying the expansive field across the highway.
502.  Unreal skies.
501.  A son who reaches for the apple in his treat bag before the Twinkie and Handi-snacks.
500.  Finding endless things to laugh about.
499.  A clean floor.  
498.  Ladies night out.
497.  Encouraging words from unsuspecting sources.
496.  Surprise phone calls about jobs I'd long since given up on.
495.  The luxury of a mid-day nap, however rare and coveted.

Because doing this on Monday is too hard for me, apparently.

494.  The cool, crisp Georgia winter we're having this year.
493.  McDonalds' indoor playground.
492.  The serene silence of naptime.
491.  How small I feel as a part of this world, but how important I am in spite of that fact through God's eyes.
490.  Hard lessons in humility - especially for my children.
489.  Surprise good news.
488.  Recycling facilities.
487.  Close calls that I got through unscathed.
486.  Leaving the playground without one single protest or tear.
485.  A pediatrician with night and weekend hours.
484.  Thus far escaping the rampant flu bug.
483.  Bacon.
482.  The public library and inter-library loan.
481.  Independent kids who don't need me to help, even when I want to.
480.  Cold weather jogs.
479.  Phone calls - just to check in.
478.  Homecomings.
477.  My favorite coffee mug.
476.  Watching my toddler rock and "shhhh" her babydoll.
475.  $10 Sneakers for the kids at Target.
474.  Progress at basketball practice.
473.  A husband who encourages me even when I have no idea what direction I'm going.
472.  A candid, meaningful conversation with Ben about equality on MLK Day on the way to basketball practice.

Mellow Monday

471.  The genius work of Dr. Seuss.
470.  Any size coffee for 99 cents at Dunkin Donuts just because we get our electricity from the right power company.
469.  Spontaneous eruptions of laughter.
468.  The fact that my girls prefer blueberries to oreos for dessert.
467.  Pancakes and bacon on the griddle.
466.  Salads with the perfect blue cheese dressing.
465.  Matching outfits on my girls.
464.  How good it feels to have my four year old brush and brush and brush my hair.
463.  Fluffy little birds, keeping warm under their feathers.
462.  101 assorted cookie cutters, complete with alphabet and number 0-9...for half price.
461.  Great American heroes like the late Major Winters who served this country to the best of his ability simply because it was the right thing to do - without requiring or even desiring recognition for his heroic acts.
460.  Having my husband home for two consecutive long weekends.
459.  A new bullet for my resume.
458.  The January Marriage Series.
457.  Pixar.
456.  Three kids improvising new ways to entertain themselves amid Day 1 of cabin fever.
455.  An untainted, pristine blanket of snow (or, in this case, ice) on the front lawn.
454.  Tiny icicles hanging from our backyard birdfeeder - like little sculptures gifted to us overnight while we were sleeping.
453.  Hand-crafted tents made from blankets draped over chairs.
452.  Homemade hot cocoa whose pleasant aroma permeates the entire room from the ziploc bag on the counter.
451.  A heated home.

Tardy Tuesday - But Still Grateful!

450.  Encouraging blog comments. ;)
449.  The ability to fill up my gas tank to "F".
448.  Listening to my toddler say "yes" instead of "no".
447.  Recognizing small successes instead of concentrating on repeat failures.
446.  Spiritual growth.
445.  Physical health. 
444.  The power of "word of mouth".
443.  Being able to channel the confidence that others have in me.
442.  The public library.
441.  The people who aren't free to be Christians, but don't fear death as a result of believing.
440.  The freedom to be a Christian without fear of death.
439.  The safety of my suburban neighborhood.
438.  Fresh beginnings in 2011.
437.  A free ESV Bible for my Kindle.
436.  Expecting one thing, but witnessing another.
435.  The questions my kids ask that challenge me.
434.  Seeing my girls share with each other.
433.  Thank you notes.
432.  Unexpected compliments.
431.  The time spent at the Department of Labor to help me realize how good I have it.
430.  Prayer warriors.
429.  The words, "Congratulations!  You passed."

Tardy Tuesday Blessings

428.  A Father who was willing to send a Son in order that history might be changed.
427.  A baby boy who changed the course of history.
426.  Christmas songs on the radio through the New Year.
425.  Having sweaters to wear and wood to burn.
424.  Weather cold enough for sweaters.
423.  The possibility of being able to join a daytime ladies Bible study.
422.  The freedom of not having to worry about making time up at work after Christmas break.
421.  A stack of chapter books finished by my seven-year old on his Christmas break.
420.  After-Christmas clearance sales.
419.  A dusting of snow the day after Christmas.
418.  Wood-burning stoves in the winter.
417.  A toddler who claps and yay's after a song is finished. 
416.  Family traditions like Muenster Cheese & Sausage sandwiches on Christmas morning.
415.  Being called by name at my "home church" after moving away from here a decade ago.
414.  Aldi Grocery stores.
413.  Chocolate truffles.
412.  Knowing that even the leanest Christmases we have are extravagant by worldly standards.
411.  Hearing my eldest child declare "This was the best Christmas ever."
410.  Dining at my favorite restaurant for less than $10.
409.  Spending an entire Christmas vacation in pajama bottoms.
408.  Visiting with family and not having to worry about being ready when they arrive.
407.  Finishing the rest of a book that rocked my world by the 3rd chapter.

Truly Appreciative Tuesday

406.  Children as enthusiastic about giving as getting
405.  Even the possibility of snow on Christmas
404.  The blessing of having close friends to pray for and who pray for me
403.  A good nap before a long trip
402.  Traveling mercies
401.  A child who is content to eat cereal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
400.  Seeing my 19-month old learn to share with her brother & sister
399.  Unprompted gratitude from my kids
398.  Carrots & Ranch
397.  The sunset over a rural landscape
396.  Rechargeable batteries
395.  Having crumbs under the kitchen table (seemingly always) because it means we had food to eat
394.  Knowing that no matter where we celebrate Christmas, it's still magical for my kids
393.  The smell of fresh pine
392.  The magic of a photoshop whiz (my husband)
391.  A perfect Christmas photo
390.  Books that rock my world in the first three chapters
389.  Tide Stain Release (liquid)
388.  The wonders that are Fed-Ex and UPS
387.  Coupons for "free" anything
386.  The opportunity to be a part of a Sunday School class that provided Christmas for a needy family
385.  Overhearing my seven year old hum "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"

Most Appreciative Monday

384.  Lighted Christmas villages.
383.  Having eternal things to look forward to.
382.  Having things in the near future to look forward to.
381.  The transition of my toddler from calling me "Mama" to calling me "Mommy".
380.  The warmth of a down comforter.
379.  Watching my seven year old memorize the books of the Bible.
378.  Knowing I will enjoy the holidays without having to worry about having enough time off from work.
377.  Being able to put the interview behind me. 
376.  Getting an interview 9 days after becoming unemployed.
375.  The extent of knowledge among the peers in my Sunday School class
374.  American Movie Classics
373.  Terms of endearment from kind-hearted strangers - like "dear", "baby", and "sweetheart".
372.  Finding coupons on the shelves of the grocery store.
371.  Seeing my seven year old fall in love with chapter books.
370.  Regaining a bit of confidence.
369.  Seeing Christmas dreams come true for families who otherwise wouldn't have one.
368.  Fledgling ministries that will make a huge difference in the lives of many.
367.  A comfy green recliner.
366.  Contagious laughter.
365.  Watching baby sister learn all the bad tricks from big sister.
364.  Finishing the Christmas cards (even though that hasn't happened yet this year). 

Much to be thankful for Monday

363.  Using leftover oven heat to warm the kitchen after baking.
362.  Paying for coffee with loose change.
361.  Italian bread dipped in herbed olive oil.
360.  Being able to make a small difference in the life of a child not my own.
359.  Solidarity among spouses.
358.  Watching someone beat the odds. 
357.  100% participation on Christmas lights.
356.  Cold weather jogs.
355.  The sanity that a to-do list provides.
354.  A finished backyard playground.
353.  When the kids keep their covers on all night.
352.  Midnight snacks.
351.  People who say "Merry Christmas"
350.  The prospect of playdates.
349.  The many facial expressions of my little precocious Sarah.
348.  I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
347.  Coffeemate coconut creamer.
346.  A sister who I can always count on to call and check on me and chat.
345.  The warmth of our gas logs during a rare cold snap here in Georgia.
344.  How truly excited my girls are to be able to stay home with me.
343.  How genuinely loved I know my girls were at their school.
342.  The fact that our financial situation has not been devastated by the loss of my job.
341.  Falling asleep in my bed at night, praying - knowing that as I drifted off, I was in the arms of my Father.