~BETWEEN SESSION 2 & 3~

Israel used stones to remind them of God's goodness to them. 

They "stacked stones".

When we are moving too fast in our life, the memory does not hold fast to our heart. We forget to write the story-to tell the story. 

We do not "stack stones". 

Slow down & Stack some stones.

#1000Gifts

#ADaretoLiveFully

#Eucharisteo

a gentle breeze of cool air

a walk down a familiar path

your smile

Session 2
Video Notes
Grace in the Moment

Slow down, notice, give thanks-

• for the goodness & grace of God all around us

What causes me to "rush" my life's journey? In doing so, I am-

• breaking my life
• snagging my life's time
• emptying my soul

"Yes, a person goes about like a mere shadow. 

Indeed they rush around in vain, gathering possessions 

without knowing who will get them." 

~Psalm 39:6 CSB

Thanksgiving/gratitude is "my invitation" to slow down.

Slow down, notice, give thanks. For the good & the hard...embracing what comes our way.

• grief to grace
• empty to full
• All is grace, sufficient.....for God is good, and I am loved.

In the blur of my day, I will be intentional to be thankful.

#1000Gifts

#ADaretoLiveFully

#Eucharisteo

babysitting our "grand-furs" tonight 

as their parents entertain 

with a Friendsgiving

It's been a little over a month since Gayle moved to Huntsville to be near two of her sons and their families. It was time for a visit.

Her home is so cozy and warm. It is very much like I would want. (still can't convince Glenn to moved...darn) She has some unpacking left to do as well as decisions to make about the wall décor.

Gayle was so excited to show me around Huntsville and surrounding areas. We spent time in Guntersville viewing the Lake & shopping at some fabulous unique stores, riding through the old district of Huntsville with beautiful Fall trees and enjoying some delicious foods.

and of course, checking out some fashion.

It was misting rain both days I was there so we did not get to hike the trails of Green Mountain but she & I already have our "To Do" list for my next visit.

~BETWEEN SESSION 1 & 2~

Can you name 20 gifts of God's grace?

Be creative---think big or small.

"The brave who focus on all things good and 

all things beautiful and all things true, even in the small, who give thanks for it and discover joy 

even in the here and now, they are the change agents 

who bring fullest Light to all the world."

Study Guide-One Thousand Gifts-Ann Voskamp

#1000Gifts
#ADaretoLiveFully
#Eucharisteo

Session 1
Video Notes
Attitude of Gratitude


His Love Letter-

• to heal our soul whole
• to fill us again with glory ad grace

Minutes in our life make us who we are. Through the sounds, smells, images, etc our lives are seared with good & not so good minutes. We are not exempt of the hard.

How do we handle the hard?

When we count, we learn of the gratitude heart and can face any situation-good or hard-with grace, strength & joy.

EUCHARISTEO

grace     thanksgiving     joy

THINK ON THESE--

1. Moments of being wounded that "close our hands"
2. "Open hands in thanks" with our eyes on God.
• Our victory can not be received if our hands are closed.
3.  Thank God always.
•  silent...seek
•  painful...praise
• terrible...trust

Be honest with God with gratitude.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

"Thanksgiving is the evidence 

of our acceptance of whatever He gives. 

Thanksgiving is the manifestation

of our Yes! to His grace."

Study Guide-One Thousand Gifts-Ann Voskamp

#1000Gifts
#ADaretoLiveFully
#Eucharisteo

Are You A List Maker?

Most of us are list makers. Whether on paper or in our minds, we track in many ways. There are grocery lists, appointments, our friends, recipes, errands, household chores. The list goes on and on an on.

I will participate in an online Bible Study with Ann Voskamp, author of the book One Thousand Gifts. I will be journaling my video study notes.

Do you count?

...your blessings?

"When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed,

When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,

Count your many blessings, name them one by one,

And it will surprise you what the Lord has done."

"Without counting, the song loses harmony. 

And without counting blessings,

 our lives lose the song, 

the light -- the beat of God's heart.

Who wants to miss the beat of His heart?"

Study Guide-One Thousand Gifts-Ann Voskamp

#1000Gifts

#A DaretoLiveFully

#Eucharisteo

Sixty-five years in this temporary place.

Reflecting upon early life... 

loved as remembered...

into the heartbeat of choices,

creating life changing events,

turning one-hundred eighty degrees

for the longing of the unexpected.

Maturing & aging in this path of life...

in celebrations & trials,

pushing forward,

taking step by step,

to what is unknown.

Being next to you

 standing tall, hands barely touching 

having grown together in sync

grounded in unspoken love

and assured of the path I've been.

~mgf~

11.14.19

Dawn breaks into glorious beauty 

as I make my way to Carolina soil.

Fog over Lake Eufaula, and

I miss seeing my three trees in the lake.

a long, winding road

from Georgetown to Americus...

follow the truckers

bobcat breaking up the sidewalk & wall area...

wonder if my gentlemen talkers 

will need a new place to meet

short visit with mom

good & relaxing