Thankfulness In Full Bloom: The One Thousand Gift List

"I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it." ~ Shug in The Color Purple

219. New bright, green leaves on a dying plant in the house.
220. Old friends, cousins and lots of belly laughs.
221. A heavy baby snoring in my arms-proof that he's growing heartily.
222. A daddy whose eyes lit up at the site of his grandsons.
223. A mother who misses us after 8 days of us taking over her house.
224. Two little boys full of hugs and kisses, happy to return to their daycare provider.
225. A new welcome flag hung outside the front door.
226. New life on the jasmine outside.
227. A sharp and very alert grandmother who still has a strong hug
228. And her sugar cookies. Delicious and crisp just like in my younger years.
229. Two brothers holding hands.
230. And wrestling
231. A big boy who asks for time to play alone-he loves his own company!
232. Friends who call to encourage and uplift and tell you the truth-even when you don't want to hear it.
233. Friendships that are still strong 20+ years later.