“Hadn’t counting one thousand gifts, counting on endlessly, counting on eucharisteo, hadn’t it begun to deep heal the soul holes so I could be the wing that takes to the sky in peace? Eagerly celebrate His gifts wherever I find them?”

Ann Voskamp, one thousand gifts, page 202

Searching, finding, counting … these gifts I record each day … they are in fact, deep-healing the holes I feel in my soul.

473. a new pair of running shoes
474. pandora 80’s channel
475. a hot bath for sore muscles
476. no broken arm
477. a beautiful card of encouragement
478. new pens for journaling in my quiet time
479. a deeper connection
480. when the 6yo falls asleep in my arms
481. using all of our words in front of a fire all.day.long
482. giving tennis a go
483. tears on a walk & a friend to wipe them away
484. a surprise visit with terrie
485. a message of hope
486. visiting our place of solitude & sharing it with friends
487. a late afternoon boat ride & dinner & crazy kids
488. watching Hunter come out of her shell

I encourage you to join me this week as I explore, share, and encourage in the midst of a hurting heart. Let’s deep-heal our soul holes together.

How are you finding Joy? Are you seeing God in the small details of your life? Dare to join me in the Joy Dare?