With all my heart...... Deborah: 12/21/14

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Christmas Blessings

Christmas Blessings!

I've missed all of you,

and I pray that everyone had a wonderful Christmas.

Hoping to see you more in the New Year.

All my heart,

Deborah xoxo

One Thousand Gifts ..... Holy Experience

~anticipating gathering at Thanksgiving!~
~waking up and a new day to greet me~
~leftovers for supper...easy peasy~
~our beautiful Bella and her swollen belly filled with puppies~
~another day to learn of Him and come before His throne of grace~
~all that God gives~
~pain and the way God brings growth and beauty from ashes~
~pleasure of prayer offered to Him Who bends down His ear to listen~
~quiet and delightful hours in my shabby shed~
~the sound of His voice and the wonder that he speaks to me~
~not-so-chance meetings~
~mother and son trip awaiting~
~fresh paint and finished projects~
~every moment of summers gifts~
~break throughs~
~Summer planting of two of my favourite perrenials~
~puppies growing in bella's tummy~
~thoughts of spring and getaways in the summer
~kisses & snuggles from our scottie (Bella)
~our sons wedding invitation arriving in our mailbox
~yesterdays lunch & movie date with my Momma & sisters
~water swirling in the dishwasher while I enjoy homelife
~the fragrance of magic cookie bars baking and surprising my kids with one of their favourite desserts
~sunlight streaming through bathroom curtains while enjoying a hot shower
~inspiration
~days of rest and contemplation
~every breath
~a fresh new year to write on
~the gift of words and blogging
~preparing for Thanksgiving by learning to be thankful in each moment
~our puppies finding such wonderful new families to grow up in
~the joy and happiness blogging brings
~roses from the supermarket adorned on our kitchen table
~a meeting with my brother across the miles
~a text message with words that make me cry with joy
~a new day
~knowing that God hears and answers our prayers
~ushering in the season of autumn
~creating beauty on my deck
~the joy of gardening
~her voice telling me she loves me (2 year old Sienna)
~summer get-aways on the horizon
~anticipating puppies!
~fresh, clothesline- dried sheets on our bed
~Watering freshly planted blooms with my little friend, Brandon xo
~waiting for the school bus to drop off my grandson~joy!
~the freezing all out of my mouth after my dentist appointment....feels good to FEEL again
~spontaneous phone calls from my oldest son...he always blessed my heart....Adam
~the fellowship of believers
~Sienna falling asleep in my arms
~winter projects
~co-workers who are truly friends
~turkey dinner at home with no special occasion :)
~wearing my new bi-focals and adjusting perfectly to them!
~so blessed to have such a wonderful team at my dentists and at my eye Drs. office~very kind, caring people
~waking up without an alarm on a weekend morning
~unplanned coffee visits with dear friends in my life
~painting furniture and seeing something new before my eyes
~afternoon movie with my sweet daughter
~fried leftover meatloaf sandwiches on toast
~an email from my brother, my friend
~All the everyday gifts He gives over and over and over again
~the joy of blogging for yet another year!
~gentle friends that motivate
~sweet friendships refreshing
~new beginnings and new mercies
~fresh new year
~quiet days at home with warm blankets and chicken noodle soup, and kleenex :)
~phone calls from my son Adam
~Quiet evenings
~Giving
~Christmas baking & preparations
~Family & friend gatherings
~Advent season
~December days
~a summer weekend in mid October!
~windy nights with warm blankets
~autumn in our home
~waking up to puppy-dog tails wagging
~the treasure of family
~warm hugs
~a new puppy to love
~sweet potato pie with whipped cream
~Thanksgiving weekend
~chinese food with family
~new friendships blooming
~clean dog dishes
~hugs & friends
~the generous hearts of my children
~walking furry friends down by the meadow
~bbq's with my son and his girlfriend and the pleasure of their company
~going out to pick up chocolate with my daughter
~trips to see our kids! :)
~summer holidays!!! :)
~my children home safely from trips
~witnessing my sisters joy as she speaks to and about her 1st grand-daughter
~my hubby asking me if I need anything when Im feeling under the weather
~the cutest phrases from Brandons mouth
~my freshly washed floor beneath my feet
~trying on outfits with my daughter at the mall
~a morning phone call from my son, Adam that makes me smile all day xo
~sharing a Dq blizzard with family
~an invitation to the waterfront and friendship & pizza waiting there for me :)
~her smile
~holidays approaching and excitement building
~smiles received and returned
~the gift of children
~Your precious thoughts towards me and mine
~grains of sand and promises remembered
~mercies new
~steadfast love
~sunny days
~co-workers and the friendships we share
~days off shared with my precious sister
~finding fresh rasperries in the fridge
~forgiveness
~His tender revelations
~new seasons
~dreams that remind me of His mercies
~spring birthdays which mean family gatherings
~thoughtful acts of kindness
~when my soul wells up
~the joy and comfort of being a child before Him
~waves of His Presence reminding me that I belong to Him xo
~silly texts from my daughter that make me smile and giggle
~the promise of spring
~Mommas phone calls
~my precious sons across the miles
~green peeking through winters parting snow
~birthday joy
~warm hugs in the morning
~the contagious laughter of children and pink ice cream birthday cake
~leftovers and relaxing evenings
~long blue jean skirts and sandals
~the comfort of knowing that He never leaves, never forsakes...His Constant Love
~friends...the dearest of Gods gifts to me
~the sweetest of prayers rising before His throne as incense
~the absolute priviledge of prayer
~oregon chai lattes with the sweetest of girls :) :) xoxo
~dwelling together in unity
~morning and gratitude of heart
~capturing our puppies on camera and sharing them with my friends
~music lifting my spirit high
~a new book arriving in my mailbox
~happy blue skies :)
~sunlight streaming through my windows to announce a new day
~homemade chocolate chip pancakes with syrup
~the sound snd smell of fresh coffee brewing in my own kitchen
~gazing at fresh spring flowers in supermarket check-out lines
~puppy kisses and nibbles
~cheerleaders along this journey called "life"
~anticipating a mother/daughter get-away and counting the days
~sitting together at dinner table with my Mom & Dad
~locking the door on a cold winters night and snugglin' under warm covers
~late nights with my daughter and giggling until our tummies hurt
~wobbly legs of puppies
~baby scottie snuggles
~counting my blessings and then counting them again
~seeing my husband walk through the door after a trip out-of-town in the winter
~watching a movie with my best girlfriend..my sweet daughter Carrie
~Adoring Bellas new-born puppies
~encouraging notes left by my daughter to me that melt my heart so
~the sound of dogs paws running to greet me with unconditional love
~a warm shower with a grapefruit bodywash
~steamed vanilla milk and sweet fellowship
~laughter and smiling eyes
~a heart warmed by the tender words of a friend sent just at the right moment...thank you Michelle xo
~the quietness of dawn breaking
~anticipating the birth of Bellas puppies!
~celebrating the birthdays of my children~
~leisurely breakfasts and lingering coffee-times
~warmed by words spoken with love
~waking up Saturday morning knowing its my day off
~four hands working together to create
~looking into the big black-as-coal eyes of our westhighland terrier Willow~
~smiling at God and receiving His smile too
~waking up to blue skies and snow-laden branches and to know that I have the day off to be home
~wet kisses from our dogs
~creating with the gifts God has graciously given
~while heading for the washroom in our citys hospital I see that they have a chapel..I am drawn in by Him and spend hours in there with Jesus while my daughter is in day-surgery
~the joy of giving
~Emmanuel..God with us
~the warmness of friendships
~Gazing at the Christmas lights overlooking my city
~warm heart-felt chats with my sister Donna
~the prayers of a dear friend across the miles
~hot cocoa with a peppermint tea bag
~day by day preparations for Christmas
~mornings quiet moments
~love the one, the one He puts in front of you~quote from Heidi Baker
~the simplicity that is in Christ
~dearest friends..across the miles.. but oh so close in heart
~chocolate fondues with a friend and sweet fellowship
~arms wrapped around my children in warm long embraces
~Christmas crafting
~seeing my husbands love for our dogs
~my daughters visits on her lunch breaks
~experiencing "A Holy Experience" with Ann Voskamp
~receiving text messages from my beloved son Adam
~My Momma...I love her so
~Thanksgiving weekend with the ones I love
~a kind and thoughtfulful gift from a friend yesterday- she brought me my favourite chocolate chip bagels on her out-of-town trip
~picking up my dogs, one by one, and sensing their desire to play
~Warm and funny Thanksgiving memories with David at the cottage
~in counting my blessings, I realize anew how many I have to count
~the warm welcome and joy I experience when I visit my sister Denise
~the road that leads to my Mom and Dads
~the view of autumn leaves through my bedroom windows
~the sun shining through my dining room patio doors
~the warm feeling in my heart when they call me mommy or momma
~opening the fridge and finding one of my favourite food items that my husband picked up for me...just because he knows I like it
~looking through old journals I've written and being reminded anew of Gods great faithfulness and love
~cleaning and sorting drawers and finding sweet messages of love from when my children were young
`seeing "I love you" on my windshield written with my sons finger and signed "Ryan"
~tickling my daughters feet as we watch a movie together
~feeling my mothers loving arms embracing me in a warm hug
~gazing upon the fields of St. Jacobs
~hearing the voice of my son Adam and wrapping my arms around his neck
~out of town trips to see our children
~days off from work to enjoy
~the way God uses music to minister to hearts
~quiet, contemplative times
~mother & daughter date nights
~finding road-side give-aways and restoring them
~seeing my children pull in the driveway
~the sound of the rain and the smell after the rain
~Holy Spirits touch
~sister visits
~watching my hubby and son do carpentry work
~baking home-made muffin tops
~Taking "The Love Dare" journey with my hubby
~playing a game of ladder toss with my hubby and family
~seeing my loved ones after having missed them like crazy!
~the wind blowing through my freshly washed clothes on the clothesline
~heartfelt sharing of hearts among family
~coming home
~the way my feet feel on freshly washed floors
~a fan blowing on me on a hot summers night.. making sleep easier
~travelling and finding that the joy is in the journey
~the wind of the Spirit
~anticipating a summer trip!
~spa pedicures in the summer
~the sweet company of my parents
~cool showers on hot days
~His Presence
~cooking supper for my family
~buying something old and making it new
~sharing a meal together with friends
~the newly born
~sleeping puppies
~crisp towels wind-blown
~clean, freshly washed kitchen cupboards
~intimacy of baring my heart
~summer evenings
~belonging to Him
~Anniversaries of the heart <3
~the precious gift of family
~My Dad..first man I ever fell in love with xo
~Kindred spirits
~The smell and taste of home-made freshly baked cookies
~Wonders in the evening sky
~Sunday afternoon naps with birds chirping outside my open window
~Going for drives with my son, Ryan
~Each and every one of my blogging girl-friends
~The comfort in His everlasting arms
~Home-made sun tea
~Mother & Daughter heart-to-heart chats
~Southern Ontario in the summertime~
~home sweet home
~cuddling our puppies
~smiles
~His mercies...new every morning
~the gift of sight that I can look into the eyes of the ones I love
~the gift of a shabby shed made with love by my husbamds hands
~a quiet place I can call my own
~anticipating family time together over turkey and nature's bounty
~gathering together with loved ones
~puppies and their new owners and smiles

With all my heart...... Deborah

be still and know

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Christmas Blessings

Seasons greetings and Merry Christmas!

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