1,000 Things I'm Thankful For
Back on July 16th of this year I wrote a list of 500 things I'm thankful for. This morning I wrote one of a 1,000 things I'm thankful for; I didn't look back at the 500-things list, but I'm sure I have repeats. :)
I started writing the list last month but had to stop due to wrist problems. I haven't been feeling the best recently so this morning I decided to start the list again to help me gain perspective in life. I didn't write "I am thankful for" each time because I wanted to cut down on how much typing I did since my wrist is still not 100%. Overall I worked for about two and a half hours to come up with this list, although I did it over about a five hour time period cause I had several long breaks in there.
This is obviously a very sporadic and very much not in list of importance. I expect anyone to read the whole thing, but if you do, wow.
What are some things that you're thankful for today?
I am thankful for/that…
Listscomputers to type onmy desk set upcandles to burn while I writeunlimited supply of matchesthe decorations in my room the view from my windowthat I can have a window to look out of while I work my glassesthe warm weatheran adjustable chair cozy sweaters yarnmy globe the furniture in my officemy library the letters I havepictures on my wall the quotes around my officethe dried flower bouquet I got for my birthdaymy nieces and nephews that my office is cleanfor my new computer keyboardfor my new computer micefor the wood floors in my officethat I have three windowsfor waterfor being able to eat in my officefor the color brownfor hatsfor pillowsfor blanketsstuffed animalsSequoia all the traveling I’ve gotten to do reflections planescarsbuses safetycloudsdogs motor bikes in different countries boatsswimmingChristmas lightsholidays Jesus coming to earthJesus loving us the Holy Spirit living inside of meGod’s patience with meGod’s love in m life Jesus being willing to die for meGod’s powerthe ability to prayGod redeeming meGod showing grace to meGod giving me so many good giftsGod giving us the Biblebooks that help us study the Bible learning to grow closer to God the Bible lighting our path encouraging versesdreams come truethe ability to think and reasonideas plot linesbrainstorming all I know about writing all I’m going to learn about writingthe writing mentors I’ve hadthe books I’ve gotten publishedthe stories I’ve written the ways I’ve grown in writinghaving written every day for the last 1,200 or so days WLHYL editingmy typing skillsmy wrist bracemy imagination my style of writingthe books I’ve read about writingthe blogs I’ve read about writingsingingmusicinstrumentspeople with talentdedicationrest balancethat we can all learnmercyfaithtrustlearning obedienceeating healthy yummy foodfruits pineapple mango apples bananas how cool some words are spelled kiwi that not all words are as confusing as “kiwi” that I learned how to spell words for how some words sound the beauty of language the creeks running through our property our hay fields our woods our pond our buildings our newly painted old barn my rocks maps my magnet words the ability to worship God Sarah Sarah is so sweet Sarah lives nearby Sarah prays for me Sarah gives me massages Sarah listens so well Sarah is my best friend Sarah writes poems Sarah is a great mom Sarah is funny I don’t have goats any more I could grow up with goats I grew up out in the country I had so much fun with goats for a while cute little baby goats I don’t have to drink goats milk I’m not allergic to goats milk in case I ever do want it white trees all four seasons I get to live where there are all four seasons I’m actually enjoying this weather gray skies country roads Mariah Mariah is such a deep thinker Mariah works so hard Mariah has a good sense of humor Mariah is willing to try new things Mariah is really good with kids Mariah is dedicated with journaling Mariah is helpful Mariah is smart Mariah is fun to be around there not being a lot of bugs right now my birthday is in September I have the ability to move I am learning to type with my feet on the floor I have enough to eat I have fresh air to breath I always have pure water my house is warm I can start a fire with flint and steel I have a job I can be a writer, too word-counters my blog GTW My blog followers the people who leave comments the people who read my blog wrist braces paleo cucumbers green peppers the ability to see the ability to hear the ability to taste the ability to feel the ability smell the ability to walk the ability to move the ability to dance the ability to make memories all the great memories I have remembering stuff from a long time ago my childhood all the fun I had during my childhood my amazing parents how smart my parents are how wise my parents are how much my parents invest in me all the great ways my parents have helped me grow my parents being willing to set aside plans for me my parents spending time talking to me my parents truly wanting what is best for me my parents praying for me my parents giving up for me our parents showing us that they love us my parents allowing me to have pets my parents supporting my writing my parents believing in me my parents taking time to help me grow my parents being a “safe place” my parents raising me the way they did our parents homeschooling us our parents making family meals such a priority my parents being funny my parents being hospitable our parents providing for us our parents teaching us to love learning our parents teaching us to love reading our parents showing us different cultures our parents uniting us as a family our parents helping us learn to study the Bible my parents raising us in the country my parents instilling a high value system in me my parents teaching me to be thankful my parents teaching me to be generous my parents teaching me to spend time with God each day my parents teaching by example snorkling mountains the ocean rivers lakes waterfalls pictures cameras phones with cameras phones books on phones email snail mail hand written words communication Africa I could visit Africa I could learn from the people there I can learn from everyone I meet monkeys elephants donkeys mules Francis Moses Moses’s imagination Moses’s love for reading Moses’s sense of humor Moses’s hard working attitude how much fun Moses and I have when we hang out playing games with Moses Golden Nuggets being able to multitask my parents want to help others life doesn’t just “happen” to me I can make a difference I can grow myself I can learn from others I can change I don’t have to live in guilt I can be faithful I can learn to be a better friend I have friends babies little children cuddling newborns Clara being seven months old now Clara’s smiles Clara’s happy attitude Clara making my life so much better Clara living so close by getting to hold Clara at church getting to hug Clara Clara being so sweet who Clara is going to grow up to be all the lives Clara is going to touch for sweet pictures of Clara videos of Clara that make me laugh cats my rabbit my rat my bookshelves my cute little spoons my coffee maker my filing cabinets my Willow Tree figurines my trip to Asia all the fun things I got to do in Asia the family I stayed with being able to work on WLHYL while I was there being able to more forward with WLHYL not being the same person I was six months ago forgiveness love freedom life hope peace the ability to show love being commanded to show love dishes when it’s cold outside being able to look out the window while doing dishes snow rain clear blue skies music I like Buddy Davis Music Michael Card Keith Green Chris Rice Toby Mac Casting Crowns Music videos inspiring songs changes in weather changes in life learning how to accept and embrace change all the changes that leave me learning to depend on God more getting a new perspective on life by thinking of things I’m thankful for spellcheck trees we don’t live above the tree line stars night skies swinging at night night time walks with family members weddings new family members watching sunsets living where I do the beauty I can find all around me rain puddles muddy roads cutting grass my lawn mower noise-canceling headphones pockets clothes warmth a well-insulated house the experience of living in an adobe house traveling across Europe going to the top of the Eiffel Tower eating French fries in France eating French bread in France eating swiss cheese in Switzerland eating yummy good all across Europe staying in cool places visiting castles visiting palaces seeing amazing architecture visiting interesting museums seeing places my dad saw when he was my age that we all arrived home safety with all our belongings the inside jokes we made flowers windmills the people we met the dreams I accomplished visiting the Beje Learning from Corrie ten Boom seeing “The Hiding Place” getting to tour Corrie’s house getting pictures before they told us not to seeing the watch shop reading part of her books at her house buying some of her books at her house buying the post cards there knowing they happily made such a difference in the world being inspired by her faith knowing that she wasn’t perfect but God still used her relating to her as a writer knowing that God holds me in His hands I am in a safe place I don’t have to work to find favor in God’s eyes my worth comes from Him, not what I can do I don’t have to move mountains to receive God’s love God’s love will make me want to move mountains to teach others about Him the book “Love Does” Bob Goff how he’s changed so many people’s lives he’s touched mine I can learn from books I can help others learn from my books, too Brother Andrew I could read his book while in Holland I can rest I can accomplish I can take breaks I have thoughtful people surrounding me Helena Helena wants to help others Helena is such a good sister Helena wants to learn and grow Helena is so good with business Helena is making a difference Helena does so well with people Helena is so loved at church Helena is willing change plans to follow God Helena takes time to help me grow Helena and I could grow up together Helena writes so well Helena loves people a lot Helena is kind Helena is so good with business stuff Helena will take me places Cool pens Different colored pencils pencil sharpeners my new lamp my coffee maker my beautiful windowsills all the cool stuff I have on my windowsills my shelf of special things all the good memories different objects have all the amazing adventures I’ve gotten to go on going to Hawaii finding out in Hawaii that my first book was going to be published seeing all sorts of cool things while in Hawaii getting to see sea turtles getting to go to ABC stores in Hawaii getting to stay at the cute little beach houses Grandma could go with us all the games Dad, Grandma and I played the game that Dad and I made up Logan, Dad and I playing the game so often the few times I’ve won all the cool memories we’ve mad playing it games in general how many games I got to play these last few days that I enjoy games so much sometimes other people like games, too new games winning games not minding losing games the amazing food we had in Hawaii all the yummy rice we got to eat in Asia the fruit in Asia shopping in the marketplace in the rain not having to eat cow eyeballs not having to eat sheep brains only having to eat guinea pig once not having to regularly eat stuff I can’t stand having good cooks in our family knowing how to cook enjoying cooking getting to cook so often having good food to work with learning to make new foods working in the kitchen with my family sitting on the counters growing up with David and Helena David being funny David juggling eggs David making cool food David making me laugh David bringing us girls flowers David being so sweet David helping me grow David helping me get stuff when I need help David letting me listen to his music David being a good example David living his dreams David living close by David being good with animals and taking over the goats David following God Paddington bear Turkish tea Being read to growing up exciting books non-fiction books fiction books all sorts of different genres learning through books being able to read to others giving Clara books notebooks dry erase markers dry erase boards juice apple cider eggnog white chocolate creamer coffee seasonal candy blank pages giving being crazy not caring what some people think beta readers learning through comments getting better not having to rely on myself learning lessons being able to move forward and not live in the past God’s Word making a difference in my life getting to spend so much time learning about God my blogging mug tea the name “Noveltea” words that sound cool Boxes suitcases email searches that I’ve lived 23 years laughter Peru all the trips I’ve gotten to go on all the times I’ve gotten to stay home yawning being able to breath smelling good scents lilacs tulips daffodils tiger lilies cala lilies candy nerds pop rocks mating sock parties with Betsie reading while we were growing up Elisabeth Elisabeth being such a good big sister Susanna Susanna’s imagination Samuel Samuel wanting to explain stuff Isaiah Isaiah’s excitement for life Faith Faith’s expressive face Mercy Mercy’s knowing looks Roy Roy being the 7tth just like me Kenzie Kenzie’s encouraging words Titus Titus looking just like his dad used to Emma Emma’s cuteness Zane all the fun we had the summers we hung out Zack listening to his violin playing growing up Alexa all the fun we had growing up playing house together playing war together playing “going west” together the stories we wrote together having fun with our imaginations together day dreaming together cooking together going to church together playing with our younger siblings together sleepovers reading books together going to our old fashioned festivals together Zach Zach is fun to hang around Aubrey all the great talks we’ve had about art the stuff I’ve learned from you knowing I can bounce ideas off of you that you listen so well you’ve been around so much how dedicated you are I can learn from your dedication you create beautiful music you are generous you willing help others you have a good sense of humor you read a lot you’re willing to help me with my writing when I need it all the laughter we’ve shared all the trips you’ve gone on with me the times we’ve dreamed together being able to dump all my thoughts on you Zebb how amazing you are you’re so outdoorsy getting to hang around you a lot Zeke you’re funny you make people feel included you are dedicated Zion you read a lot you think things through make us laugh Annie you being around so much watching you grow up beautifully giving you hugs Abbie holding you playing with your hair watching you learn and grow Isaiah being inspired by your piano playing growing up Isaac how much fun you are to hang Inika playing games with you Ilijah hanging out with you Olivia the fun we have when we are together Jessie seeing your personality come through Susie and her cute little dancing liberty the ability to be thankful knowing what it is to be thankful realizing that I have so many blessings finding time to accomplish so much learning how to live life in a more orderly way meetings getting to work on baby blankets knowing that I can make a difference having the decision making skills to decide stuff curtains indoor bathrooms clean floors sweepers brooms mops wind the sound of wind blowing thunderstorms the cozy feeling of lying in bed listening to thunderstorms fresh flowers dried roses weddings the beauty at weddings getting to have been a maid of honor the beautiful dress I got to wore that I can still wear my dress the flowers I got to carry with me the memories involved with the wedding I knew the rest of the wedding party so well the photographers the laughter from that day eating pizza afterward having a group of people that I really like hanging out with my church all my friends at church having a church I really enjoy being able to get move involved with church writing all this in about an hour and forty-five minutes being able to take a break for a meeting then coming back to write more things having a family business having a ministry to be a part of all the people I get to meet the people who’s lives I can touch and maybe change for the better the chiropractor making Christmas cookies being able to give gifts learning how to make new meals I get to cook with my family listen to music while I cook people enjoy eating the food I make for sun sets brillant blue skies budding trees in the spring colorful trees in autumn all the different shades of blue bright yellow how colors help show personalities the different hues of the ocean the different colors of lilacs Michael W. Smith Family time feeling loved feeling accepted knowing I belong that hard times only last for a while tomorrow is a new day plans can be changed change can be good sign language I got to learn about stars with my bro for all the help I’ve had with my books knowing that people are praying for me being safe having my family all safe living in a family that loves Jesus having a community around me who loves Jesus Logan Logan is kind Logan likes to play our card game Logan has helped me so much with designing book covers Logan is so good at puns Logan shows true love Logan is willing to help us grow Logan is generous Logan is such a good photographer Logan is touching so many people’s lives I get to see Logan so often for people who go out of their way to help me people who read my books people who buy my books people who write book reviews for my books places like Amazon where I can sell my book s Cool Critters of the Ice Age Cave Secrets of the Pterodactyl Action Kids’ Club I finished the first draft of WLHYL that I finished the first draft to the sequel of WLHYL I finished the 2nd draft of WLHYL that I finished the 3rd draft of WHLYL that I finished the 4th draft of WLHYL that I finished the 5th draft of WLHYL that I’ve started the 6th draft of WLHYL that Misi did such a great job beta reading WLHYL N is married now Jamie is such a cool guy for all the people in the world who are following God for all the people in the world who are sharing His light for all the writers in the world who seek to honor God with their writing for the books that bring glory to God for everyone who is having their lives changed by books all the countries I will one day visit for all the people who I have met who I’ve been able to have a good influence in their lives knowing deep down that what I do matters that I can be encouraged in Jesus Betsie that I got to grow up with her she read to me so much she helped inspire my love of words Novel Jamaica Scout Clara the cat Medallion Amiee canoes kayaking that I’ve gotten to help film the Amazing Adventure DVDs “Alaska!” “I Dig Dinosaurs” “Swamp Man” “Extreme Caving” “Ice Age” that I’ve gotten to go caving that I’ve gottne to sleep in a cave that I got to become friends with Elizabeth while caving for electric for people who are well trained in their trade doctors nurses hospitals medicine blood work being so accurate healing understanding of how things work being able to praise God Singing to my skunk papa Having skunk parents being able to have all sorts of inside jokes with them how generous they are the swing they made me being able to have adventures with them being a part of their lives going to the Creation Museum the Creation Museum being built All the great people who work at the Creation Museum Answers in Genesis all I’ve learned from Answers in Genesis my friends who work for Answers in Genesis that so many lives can be changed when they find out that the Bible is true the Bible is true That I grew up knowing the Bible is true Jesus coming to earth for us being able to celebrate Jesus’s birth on Christmas being able to think about Him and read about His life Knowing that He will never leave me He knows the beginning from the end and can direct my steps beauty star fish finding star fish in Aruba our time in Aruba the family time we had in Aruba the yummy food we ate in Aruba the beach being so close to us in Aruba being able to crack a whip having a whip to crack being able to throw a tomahawk having one to throw being able to throw throwing knifes I enjoy outdoors stuff the weather is nice enough for me to have my windows open without freezing all that I learned in 2015 all I have to look forward to in 2016 that I can live life, really live that I don’t have Lyme disease any more the health problems I do have have a cure It’s not been hard to eat paleo we have the right food for me to eat paleo that being thankful is helpful that a cheerful heart does good like medicine the Bible tells us how we can live the Word of God is alive and active I can read I can write words I know how to do math I know about science True Science and the Bible are in harmony with each other words like harmony and names like Monica the way sounds roll off my tongue that I have a tongue I can taste a lot of good foods pixi stixs purple pink pink and brow together pretty fabric comfy clothes sweatshirts that make me look like a teddy bear cute socks people who know what I like hugs back rubs shoulder rubs dancing in the rain swinging in the rain boats trucks places to go good roads clean roads nice cars rewards knowing that God wants to reward us for doing good being able to share what we have being hospitable sweet peas daisies puppies kittens colts lamp shades that match my room things inherited from Grandma my grandparents that taught us to love Jesus my grandparents we will, Lord willing, get to visit soon visiting relatives stationary stamps books by extra creative people thoughtful words kindness extended from strangers edifying conversations birth announcements Jonathan Park Blueberry Knoll Echoes Getting so much written on my Echoes series NaNoWriMo A to Z Challenge all the goals I’ve accomplished getting 22 things done on my 23/23 challenge having fun with my 24/24 challenge Johanna that she is so encouraging to people that she has Three Life she can write notes she loves a lot she is creative she is bright she knows how to make people laugh she has a lot of good jokes she has a good sense of humor she’s dedicated she’s got a bright room she’s so uncluttered she knows how to listen to people clean windows screens good DVDs Anne of Green Gables childhood fantasies come true acting stuff knowing I will continue learning being able to learn to trust and abide that I know what I need to learn a lot of the time England for the delicious meals we had in our friend’s garden in England the beauty of the landscape in England the beautiful sky in France my first memory being of flying when I was two snowman presents thoughtful friends how nice it is to have a weather app going on morning walks being able to pray while walking our roads how I can find beauty in the same view over and over again haying getting to help with hay pizza parties after hay all the wonderful birthday’s I’ve had that Grandpa and Elenore lived so close by for so long the great relationships I’ve been able to have growing up in a ocean themed room sleeping on the floor choosing not to have a bed doing silly things to feel creative feeling creative so very much hearing John Maxwell speak all I’ve learned from John Maxwell for Howe Insurance Services our office team our retreat staff being able to work with such cool people people who send me notes Lord willing getting to go to Mexico next year Christmas parities the music the wind makes that we have the ability to make music that I can create worlds in my books that we don’t have a sheep farm I can accomplish big tasks I bought the placemat in France the missionaries we know all over the world when the Bible is translated into different languages all the people who are providing food and care for the refugees in Greece encouraging texts being able to bundle up when it’s cold new story ideas the thought of getting to continue blogging next year long hugs when I’m stressed out being Heidi’s sock monkey fuzzy blankets fluffy pillows warm sleeping bags clean animal cages that the Ark is being built in Kentucky Uncle Zane Aunt Denise Aunt Becca Uncle Chet Aunt Lori Uncle Matt Uncle Nick Aunt Angie Jo all the fun times I had with Jo growing up bright and cheery Christmas decorations frozen fruit pickles pretzels cheese decaf coffee hot tea iced tea lifesavers my chair I like sitting in our family pictures from down through the years the ability to print a bunch of pictures I can make photo albums I could spend a week this month with my adopted parents my corn husk dolls my arrowheads silly jokes that make me laugh random pictures in my brain that amuse me being able to translate my thoughts into words the word “logical” people who have helped me in the past years, even if I don’t still do a lot with them working through problems and feeling happy to have them accomplished being able to move all my fingers and arms and wrists, etc… cool emails about writing that I’m keeping up with answering emails now for people who tell me that they believe in me picnics parks swingsets vacations sandwiches French fries dreams for the future that it’s possible to travel all over the USA, even though I haven’t done so yet that there’s a place called Alaska that can be visited braille and audio books so blind people can still enjoy books playing games at Sarah’s house eating popcorn with David pickled garlic cotton balls warm water to wash up in good tooth brushes hair that doesn’t tangle easily leggings to help keep warm my blanket that I carry with me everywhere freedom from guilt butterflies and how they can remind us that change is good the “change is beautiful” shirt Sarah made me Helena’s thoughtfulness towards her sisters God having an amazing plan for my life
I started writing the list last month but had to stop due to wrist problems. I haven't been feeling the best recently so this morning I decided to start the list again to help me gain perspective in life. I didn't write "I am thankful for" each time because I wanted to cut down on how much typing I did since my wrist is still not 100%. Overall I worked for about two and a half hours to come up with this list, although I did it over about a five hour time period cause I had several long breaks in there.
This is obviously a very sporadic and very much not in list of importance. I expect anyone to read the whole thing, but if you do, wow.
What are some things that you're thankful for today?
I am thankful for/that…
Listscomputers to type onmy desk set upcandles to burn while I writeunlimited supply of matchesthe decorations in my room the view from my windowthat I can have a window to look out of while I work my glassesthe warm weatheran adjustable chair cozy sweaters yarnmy globe the furniture in my officemy library the letters I havepictures on my wall the quotes around my officethe dried flower bouquet I got for my birthdaymy nieces and nephews that my office is cleanfor my new computer keyboardfor my new computer micefor the wood floors in my officethat I have three windowsfor waterfor being able to eat in my officefor the color brownfor hatsfor pillowsfor blanketsstuffed animalsSequoia all the traveling I’ve gotten to do reflections planescarsbuses safetycloudsdogs motor bikes in different countries boatsswimmingChristmas lightsholidays Jesus coming to earthJesus loving us the Holy Spirit living inside of meGod’s patience with meGod’s love in m life Jesus being willing to die for meGod’s powerthe ability to prayGod redeeming meGod showing grace to meGod giving me so many good giftsGod giving us the Biblebooks that help us study the Bible learning to grow closer to God the Bible lighting our path encouraging versesdreams come truethe ability to think and reasonideas plot linesbrainstorming all I know about writing all I’m going to learn about writingthe writing mentors I’ve hadthe books I’ve gotten publishedthe stories I’ve written the ways I’ve grown in writinghaving written every day for the last 1,200 or so days WLHYL editingmy typing skillsmy wrist bracemy imagination my style of writingthe books I’ve read about writingthe blogs I’ve read about writingsingingmusicinstrumentspeople with talentdedicationrest balancethat we can all learnmercyfaithtrustlearning obedienceeating healthy yummy foodfruits pineapple mango apples bananas how cool some words are spelled kiwi that not all words are as confusing as “kiwi” that I learned how to spell words for how some words sound the beauty of language the creeks running through our property our hay fields our woods our pond our buildings our newly painted old barn my rocks maps my magnet words the ability to worship God Sarah Sarah is so sweet Sarah lives nearby Sarah prays for me Sarah gives me massages Sarah listens so well Sarah is my best friend Sarah writes poems Sarah is a great mom Sarah is funny I don’t have goats any more I could grow up with goats I grew up out in the country I had so much fun with goats for a while cute little baby goats I don’t have to drink goats milk I’m not allergic to goats milk in case I ever do want it white trees all four seasons I get to live where there are all four seasons I’m actually enjoying this weather gray skies country roads Mariah Mariah is such a deep thinker Mariah works so hard Mariah has a good sense of humor Mariah is willing to try new things Mariah is really good with kids Mariah is dedicated with journaling Mariah is helpful Mariah is smart Mariah is fun to be around there not being a lot of bugs right now my birthday is in September I have the ability to move I am learning to type with my feet on the floor I have enough to eat I have fresh air to breath I always have pure water my house is warm I can start a fire with flint and steel I have a job I can be a writer, too word-counters my blog GTW My blog followers the people who leave comments the people who read my blog wrist braces paleo cucumbers green peppers the ability to see the ability to hear the ability to taste the ability to feel the ability smell the ability to walk the ability to move the ability to dance the ability to make memories all the great memories I have remembering stuff from a long time ago my childhood all the fun I had during my childhood my amazing parents how smart my parents are how wise my parents are how much my parents invest in me all the great ways my parents have helped me grow my parents being willing to set aside plans for me my parents spending time talking to me my parents truly wanting what is best for me my parents praying for me my parents giving up for me our parents showing us that they love us my parents allowing me to have pets my parents supporting my writing my parents believing in me my parents taking time to help me grow my parents being a “safe place” my parents raising me the way they did our parents homeschooling us our parents making family meals such a priority my parents being funny my parents being hospitable our parents providing for us our parents teaching us to love learning our parents teaching us to love reading our parents showing us different cultures our parents uniting us as a family our parents helping us learn to study the Bible my parents raising us in the country my parents instilling a high value system in me my parents teaching me to be thankful my parents teaching me to be generous my parents teaching me to spend time with God each day my parents teaching by example snorkling mountains the ocean rivers lakes waterfalls pictures cameras phones with cameras phones books on phones email snail mail hand written words communication Africa I could visit Africa I could learn from the people there I can learn from everyone I meet monkeys elephants donkeys mules Francis Moses Moses’s imagination Moses’s love for reading Moses’s sense of humor Moses’s hard working attitude how much fun Moses and I have when we hang out playing games with Moses Golden Nuggets being able to multitask my parents want to help others life doesn’t just “happen” to me I can make a difference I can grow myself I can learn from others I can change I don’t have to live in guilt I can be faithful I can learn to be a better friend I have friends babies little children cuddling newborns Clara being seven months old now Clara’s smiles Clara’s happy attitude Clara making my life so much better Clara living so close by getting to hold Clara at church getting to hug Clara Clara being so sweet who Clara is going to grow up to be all the lives Clara is going to touch for sweet pictures of Clara videos of Clara that make me laugh cats my rabbit my rat my bookshelves my cute little spoons my coffee maker my filing cabinets my Willow Tree figurines my trip to Asia all the fun things I got to do in Asia the family I stayed with being able to work on WLHYL while I was there being able to more forward with WLHYL not being the same person I was six months ago forgiveness love freedom life hope peace the ability to show love being commanded to show love dishes when it’s cold outside being able to look out the window while doing dishes snow rain clear blue skies music I like Buddy Davis Music Michael Card Keith Green Chris Rice Toby Mac Casting Crowns Music videos inspiring songs changes in weather changes in life learning how to accept and embrace change all the changes that leave me learning to depend on God more getting a new perspective on life by thinking of things I’m thankful for spellcheck trees we don’t live above the tree line stars night skies swinging at night night time walks with family members weddings new family members watching sunsets living where I do the beauty I can find all around me rain puddles muddy roads cutting grass my lawn mower noise-canceling headphones pockets clothes warmth a well-insulated house the experience of living in an adobe house traveling across Europe going to the top of the Eiffel Tower eating French fries in France eating French bread in France eating swiss cheese in Switzerland eating yummy good all across Europe staying in cool places visiting castles visiting palaces seeing amazing architecture visiting interesting museums seeing places my dad saw when he was my age that we all arrived home safety with all our belongings the inside jokes we made flowers windmills the people we met the dreams I accomplished visiting the Beje Learning from Corrie ten Boom seeing “The Hiding Place” getting to tour Corrie’s house getting pictures before they told us not to seeing the watch shop reading part of her books at her house buying some of her books at her house buying the post cards there knowing they happily made such a difference in the world being inspired by her faith knowing that she wasn’t perfect but God still used her relating to her as a writer knowing that God holds me in His hands I am in a safe place I don’t have to work to find favor in God’s eyes my worth comes from Him, not what I can do I don’t have to move mountains to receive God’s love God’s love will make me want to move mountains to teach others about Him the book “Love Does” Bob Goff how he’s changed so many people’s lives he’s touched mine I can learn from books I can help others learn from my books, too Brother Andrew I could read his book while in Holland I can rest I can accomplish I can take breaks I have thoughtful people surrounding me Helena Helena wants to help others Helena is such a good sister Helena wants to learn and grow Helena is so good with business Helena is making a difference Helena does so well with people Helena is so loved at church Helena is willing change plans to follow God Helena takes time to help me grow Helena and I could grow up together Helena writes so well Helena loves people a lot Helena is kind Helena is so good with business stuff Helena will take me places Cool pens Different colored pencils pencil sharpeners my new lamp my coffee maker my beautiful windowsills all the cool stuff I have on my windowsills my shelf of special things all the good memories different objects have all the amazing adventures I’ve gotten to go on going to Hawaii finding out in Hawaii that my first book was going to be published seeing all sorts of cool things while in Hawaii getting to see sea turtles getting to go to ABC stores in Hawaii getting to stay at the cute little beach houses Grandma could go with us all the games Dad, Grandma and I played the game that Dad and I made up Logan, Dad and I playing the game so often the few times I’ve won all the cool memories we’ve mad playing it games in general how many games I got to play these last few days that I enjoy games so much sometimes other people like games, too new games winning games not minding losing games the amazing food we had in Hawaii all the yummy rice we got to eat in Asia the fruit in Asia shopping in the marketplace in the rain not having to eat cow eyeballs not having to eat sheep brains only having to eat guinea pig once not having to regularly eat stuff I can’t stand having good cooks in our family knowing how to cook enjoying cooking getting to cook so often having good food to work with learning to make new foods working in the kitchen with my family sitting on the counters growing up with David and Helena David being funny David juggling eggs David making cool food David making me laugh David bringing us girls flowers David being so sweet David helping me grow David helping me get stuff when I need help David letting me listen to his music David being a good example David living his dreams David living close by David being good with animals and taking over the goats David following God Paddington bear Turkish tea Being read to growing up exciting books non-fiction books fiction books all sorts of different genres learning through books being able to read to others giving Clara books notebooks dry erase markers dry erase boards juice apple cider eggnog white chocolate creamer coffee seasonal candy blank pages giving being crazy not caring what some people think beta readers learning through comments getting better not having to rely on myself learning lessons being able to move forward and not live in the past God’s Word making a difference in my life getting to spend so much time learning about God my blogging mug tea the name “Noveltea” words that sound cool Boxes suitcases email searches that I’ve lived 23 years laughter Peru all the trips I’ve gotten to go on all the times I’ve gotten to stay home yawning being able to breath smelling good scents lilacs tulips daffodils tiger lilies cala lilies candy nerds pop rocks mating sock parties with Betsie reading while we were growing up Elisabeth Elisabeth being such a good big sister Susanna Susanna’s imagination Samuel Samuel wanting to explain stuff Isaiah Isaiah’s excitement for life Faith Faith’s expressive face Mercy Mercy’s knowing looks Roy Roy being the 7tth just like me Kenzie Kenzie’s encouraging words Titus Titus looking just like his dad used to Emma Emma’s cuteness Zane all the fun we had the summers we hung out Zack listening to his violin playing growing up Alexa all the fun we had growing up playing house together playing war together playing “going west” together the stories we wrote together having fun with our imaginations together day dreaming together cooking together going to church together playing with our younger siblings together sleepovers reading books together going to our old fashioned festivals together Zach Zach is fun to hang around Aubrey all the great talks we’ve had about art the stuff I’ve learned from you knowing I can bounce ideas off of you that you listen so well you’ve been around so much how dedicated you are I can learn from your dedication you create beautiful music you are generous you willing help others you have a good sense of humor you read a lot you’re willing to help me with my writing when I need it all the laughter we’ve shared all the trips you’ve gone on with me the times we’ve dreamed together being able to dump all my thoughts on you Zebb how amazing you are you’re so outdoorsy getting to hang around you a lot Zeke you’re funny you make people feel included you are dedicated Zion you read a lot you think things through make us laugh Annie you being around so much watching you grow up beautifully giving you hugs Abbie holding you playing with your hair watching you learn and grow Isaiah being inspired by your piano playing growing up Isaac how much fun you are to hang Inika playing games with you Ilijah hanging out with you Olivia the fun we have when we are together Jessie seeing your personality come through Susie and her cute little dancing liberty the ability to be thankful knowing what it is to be thankful realizing that I have so many blessings finding time to accomplish so much learning how to live life in a more orderly way meetings getting to work on baby blankets knowing that I can make a difference having the decision making skills to decide stuff curtains indoor bathrooms clean floors sweepers brooms mops wind the sound of wind blowing thunderstorms the cozy feeling of lying in bed listening to thunderstorms fresh flowers dried roses weddings the beauty at weddings getting to have been a maid of honor the beautiful dress I got to wore that I can still wear my dress the flowers I got to carry with me the memories involved with the wedding I knew the rest of the wedding party so well the photographers the laughter from that day eating pizza afterward having a group of people that I really like hanging out with my church all my friends at church having a church I really enjoy being able to get move involved with church writing all this in about an hour and forty-five minutes being able to take a break for a meeting then coming back to write more things having a family business having a ministry to be a part of all the people I get to meet the people who’s lives I can touch and maybe change for the better the chiropractor making Christmas cookies being able to give gifts learning how to make new meals I get to cook with my family listen to music while I cook people enjoy eating the food I make for sun sets brillant blue skies budding trees in the spring colorful trees in autumn all the different shades of blue bright yellow how colors help show personalities the different hues of the ocean the different colors of lilacs Michael W. Smith Family time feeling loved feeling accepted knowing I belong that hard times only last for a while tomorrow is a new day plans can be changed change can be good sign language I got to learn about stars with my bro for all the help I’ve had with my books knowing that people are praying for me being safe having my family all safe living in a family that loves Jesus having a community around me who loves Jesus Logan Logan is kind Logan likes to play our card game Logan has helped me so much with designing book covers Logan is so good at puns Logan shows true love Logan is willing to help us grow Logan is generous Logan is such a good photographer Logan is touching so many people’s lives I get to see Logan so often for people who go out of their way to help me people who read my books people who buy my books people who write book reviews for my books places like Amazon where I can sell my book s Cool Critters of the Ice Age Cave Secrets of the Pterodactyl Action Kids’ Club I finished the first draft of WLHYL that I finished the first draft to the sequel of WLHYL I finished the 2nd draft of WLHYL that I finished the 3rd draft of WHLYL that I finished the 4th draft of WLHYL that I finished the 5th draft of WLHYL that I’ve started the 6th draft of WLHYL that Misi did such a great job beta reading WLHYL N is married now Jamie is such a cool guy for all the people in the world who are following God for all the people in the world who are sharing His light for all the writers in the world who seek to honor God with their writing for the books that bring glory to God for everyone who is having their lives changed by books all the countries I will one day visit for all the people who I have met who I’ve been able to have a good influence in their lives knowing deep down that what I do matters that I can be encouraged in Jesus Betsie that I got to grow up with her she read to me so much she helped inspire my love of words Novel Jamaica Scout Clara the cat Medallion Amiee canoes kayaking that I’ve gotten to help film the Amazing Adventure DVDs “Alaska!” “I Dig Dinosaurs” “Swamp Man” “Extreme Caving” “Ice Age” that I’ve gotten to go caving that I’ve gottne to sleep in a cave that I got to become friends with Elizabeth while caving for electric for people who are well trained in their trade doctors nurses hospitals medicine blood work being so accurate healing understanding of how things work being able to praise God Singing to my skunk papa Having skunk parents being able to have all sorts of inside jokes with them how generous they are the swing they made me being able to have adventures with them being a part of their lives going to the Creation Museum the Creation Museum being built All the great people who work at the Creation Museum Answers in Genesis all I’ve learned from Answers in Genesis my friends who work for Answers in Genesis that so many lives can be changed when they find out that the Bible is true the Bible is true That I grew up knowing the Bible is true Jesus coming to earth for us being able to celebrate Jesus’s birth on Christmas being able to think about Him and read about His life Knowing that He will never leave me He knows the beginning from the end and can direct my steps beauty star fish finding star fish in Aruba our time in Aruba the family time we had in Aruba the yummy food we ate in Aruba the beach being so close to us in Aruba being able to crack a whip having a whip to crack being able to throw a tomahawk having one to throw being able to throw throwing knifes I enjoy outdoors stuff the weather is nice enough for me to have my windows open without freezing all that I learned in 2015 all I have to look forward to in 2016 that I can live life, really live that I don’t have Lyme disease any more the health problems I do have have a cure It’s not been hard to eat paleo we have the right food for me to eat paleo that being thankful is helpful that a cheerful heart does good like medicine the Bible tells us how we can live the Word of God is alive and active I can read I can write words I know how to do math I know about science True Science and the Bible are in harmony with each other words like harmony and names like Monica the way sounds roll off my tongue that I have a tongue I can taste a lot of good foods pixi stixs purple pink pink and brow together pretty fabric comfy clothes sweatshirts that make me look like a teddy bear cute socks people who know what I like hugs back rubs shoulder rubs dancing in the rain swinging in the rain boats trucks places to go good roads clean roads nice cars rewards knowing that God wants to reward us for doing good being able to share what we have being hospitable sweet peas daisies puppies kittens colts lamp shades that match my room things inherited from Grandma my grandparents that taught us to love Jesus my grandparents we will, Lord willing, get to visit soon visiting relatives stationary stamps books by extra creative people thoughtful words kindness extended from strangers edifying conversations birth announcements Jonathan Park Blueberry Knoll Echoes Getting so much written on my Echoes series NaNoWriMo A to Z Challenge all the goals I’ve accomplished getting 22 things done on my 23/23 challenge having fun with my 24/24 challenge Johanna that she is so encouraging to people that she has Three Life she can write notes she loves a lot she is creative she is bright she knows how to make people laugh she has a lot of good jokes she has a good sense of humor she’s dedicated she’s got a bright room she’s so uncluttered she knows how to listen to people clean windows screens good DVDs Anne of Green Gables childhood fantasies come true acting stuff knowing I will continue learning being able to learn to trust and abide that I know what I need to learn a lot of the time England for the delicious meals we had in our friend’s garden in England the beauty of the landscape in England the beautiful sky in France my first memory being of flying when I was two snowman presents thoughtful friends how nice it is to have a weather app going on morning walks being able to pray while walking our roads how I can find beauty in the same view over and over again haying getting to help with hay pizza parties after hay all the wonderful birthday’s I’ve had that Grandpa and Elenore lived so close by for so long the great relationships I’ve been able to have growing up in a ocean themed room sleeping on the floor choosing not to have a bed doing silly things to feel creative feeling creative so very much hearing John Maxwell speak all I’ve learned from John Maxwell for Howe Insurance Services our office team our retreat staff being able to work with such cool people people who send me notes Lord willing getting to go to Mexico next year Christmas parities the music the wind makes that we have the ability to make music that I can create worlds in my books that we don’t have a sheep farm I can accomplish big tasks I bought the placemat in France the missionaries we know all over the world when the Bible is translated into different languages all the people who are providing food and care for the refugees in Greece encouraging texts being able to bundle up when it’s cold new story ideas the thought of getting to continue blogging next year long hugs when I’m stressed out being Heidi’s sock monkey fuzzy blankets fluffy pillows warm sleeping bags clean animal cages that the Ark is being built in Kentucky Uncle Zane Aunt Denise Aunt Becca Uncle Chet Aunt Lori Uncle Matt Uncle Nick Aunt Angie Jo all the fun times I had with Jo growing up bright and cheery Christmas decorations frozen fruit pickles pretzels cheese decaf coffee hot tea iced tea lifesavers my chair I like sitting in our family pictures from down through the years the ability to print a bunch of pictures I can make photo albums I could spend a week this month with my adopted parents my corn husk dolls my arrowheads silly jokes that make me laugh random pictures in my brain that amuse me being able to translate my thoughts into words the word “logical” people who have helped me in the past years, even if I don’t still do a lot with them working through problems and feeling happy to have them accomplished being able to move all my fingers and arms and wrists, etc… cool emails about writing that I’m keeping up with answering emails now for people who tell me that they believe in me picnics parks swingsets vacations sandwiches French fries dreams for the future that it’s possible to travel all over the USA, even though I haven’t done so yet that there’s a place called Alaska that can be visited braille and audio books so blind people can still enjoy books playing games at Sarah’s house eating popcorn with David pickled garlic cotton balls warm water to wash up in good tooth brushes hair that doesn’t tangle easily leggings to help keep warm my blanket that I carry with me everywhere freedom from guilt butterflies and how they can remind us that change is good the “change is beautiful” shirt Sarah made me Helena’s thoughtfulness towards her sisters God having an amazing plan for my life
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