Monday, January 2, 2012

on what really matters

talk in
sunday's small group
zeroed in on difficulties
financial ones
honesty
and her sister
vulnerability
joined us in our semi-circle
and i came away
certain
that money can't buy
faith
the reality of christ
peace
love
or
joy
and i came away
certain
that more than a pair of
cowboy boots
i want
these
and isn't this why
i have been counting
his gifts
to one thousand?

469. my girl, the one i mentor. so proud of her
470. chris, my husband. he refills my coffee cup. and cleans coffee beans out of the drain
471. hank, my older son, who reads to his younger cousins
472. jack, the younger, who elicits smiles from all around him
473. sunrise
474. living as a family of eleven for a week
475. grandparents for my kids
476. catching up with friends
477. time to read
478. new-to-me, old-timey recipes (might cook pig's feet tonight?!?!?!)
479. my family seeking joy
480. a new, made-for-me-by-my-husband shadow box
481. a cornhole tournament with the family. i came in 2nd! (pictured, with papa. the winner.)

linking with
michelle for hear it on sunday, use it on monday
ann for 1000 gifts
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11 comments:

  1. Blue Cotton MemoryJanuary 2, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Blessing Lists! I love them, that focus on the sweet gifts God gives us! Wishing you many blessings through 2012!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Love the photo and I have never played cornhole!? I agree, I'll take love, joy and peace over cowboy boots any day. Blessings to you in 2012!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 2, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    You will have to educate me. what is corn hole?

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  4. Carolyn Evaine CountermanJanuary 3, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    2nd is not bad next to Papa!

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  5. ShandaJanuary 3, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    You are right; material possessions cannot begin to compare to the spiritual blessings that Christ gives.

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  6. Kathy RobbinsJanuary 3, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Me too- I need educating about corn hole!

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  7. Amy SullivanJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Pig's feet???? First, Nutella, and now pig's feet? I expect a post with detailed pictures.

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  8. LauraJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    I always love the way you get straight to the heart, Kendal. No, money cannot buy faith. So true. Sounds like you had an interesting discussion.

    Loving all those blessings...

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  9. Brandee ShaferJanuary 3, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Cornhole is so fun. I recommend cow tongue over pig feet.

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  10. PamelaJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Nothing can take the place of a blessing from God. Blessings like joy and peace. I always smile when I read your gifts.

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  11. TiffanyJanuary 7, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Love your list! Cornhole - hmmm that is a new one for me! Thanks for sharing.

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