Stress fades with Praise!

71. calmly reacting to computer troubles and being able to find solutions 

72. having like minded friends traveling the homeschooling road together 

73. oldest daughters creativity and confidence in making alterations to pieces of clothing

74. reading and discussing the Word with oldest daughter

75. oldest daughter's obvious attempts to try to be more helpful and obedient

76. being able to tidy room again after long time of having it too full to be tidied

77. wonderful break

78. time with daughter, son's girlfriend, and another friend

79. good music and good fun

80. knowing little one is well cared for and content while I'm away

81. husband making arrangements for trip

82. being able to turn to praying friends when trouble comes

83. being able to lay troubles at Jesus' feet and rest

84. safe travels for all

85. my wonderful dad 

I am amazed at how this simple act of remembering and listing things to be thankful for floods my heart with such peace!  It certainly has not been a perfect week.  There was a time of great distress this week, but it fades into the background as I give praise for the good this week.  What a blessing!

Ann explains The Thousand Gifts challenge - to start listing the gifts in the everyday and watch as your list grows...first to 1000...and then beyond...until it becomes an Endless Gifts Lists. Ann says that she tries to "add to the endless list of gifts every Monday... to begin the week with a heart spilling with gratitude!" I am following her example.