February's Joys, Gifts, Blessings
2-1-2013 - 3 gifts red
1. my red-head siblings
2. apples
3. St. Valentine's hearts all over the house
2-2-2013 - 3 gifts on paper
1. copywork of my children
2. picture of "Mickey Mouse" Brech drew
3. a recipe copied down by Grandma Ingalls
2-3-2013 - 3 gifts in writing
1. Grandma Bestgen's writing in the books I received from her and Papa
2. Mark's signature in his missal
3. letters in the mail, though rare
2-4-2013 - 3 gifts found when bent over
1. missing socks under beds
2. the scent of a newly opened rose
3. the moment when I come down to their level to give comfort
2-5-2013
a gift stitched - pillow from Goddaughter
a gift hammered - rosary holder from Blase
a gift woven - baskets to help me stay organized
2-6-2013 - 3 gifts found outside
1. birds to watch
2. plants, especially flowers
3. nature's noises
2-7-2013
a gift at 11:30 - kids working on school
a gift at 2:30 - chiropractor appointment
a gift at 6:30 - inspiration from Patrick Madrid
2-8-2013
a gift broken - statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
a gift fixed - supper made by Darren
a gift thrifted - bunk beds for Brech Earl
2-9-2013 - 3 surprise gifts - unexpected grace!
1. Paul coming to South Dakota
2. Darren saying we can go visit Paul
3. catching up history with Blase and Stephen
2-10-2013 - 3 times you heard laughter today
1. Brech and Gianna playing
2. kids watching a movie
3. boys laughing at each other's farts, sigh
2-11-2013 - 3 gifts in working
1. clean laundry
2. full tummies
3. peaceful atmosphere of a clean house
2-12-2013 - 3 hard eucharisteos
1. being so close to family, yet still too far
2. our house in North Dakota, didn't fulfill my expectations
3. lack of direction for our future
2-13-2013 - 3 gifts behind a door
1. the Blessed Sacrament behind the tabernacle door
2. my own space behind the laundry room door
3. my family welcome anytime behind my parents' door
2-14-2013 - 3 ways you feel the love of God
1. clear, beautiful morning
2. prayer time during a hard moment
3. blessing on my forehead by the kids
2-15-2013
a gift in losing - bad habits limited during Lent
a gift in finding - support from those around me
a gift in making something - a smile from a boy who took possession of a homemade blanket (Rex)
2-16-2013 - 3 gifts in shadows
1. the massive shadow of all of my family together
2. moon reflecting down on the walls
3. watching the boys make shadow puppets
2-17-2013 - 3 gifts found giving or serving
1. gratitude from others
2. appreciation for the gifts God gave me
3. patience
2-18-2013 - 3 gifts on paper
1. a note from Grandma Bestgen
2. letter from Mrs. Burdsall
3. valentines from the nieces and nephews
2-19-2013 - 3 gifts that were "Plan B's"
1. staying at Mom & Dad's for awhile
2. moving with CAT and meeting new friends
3. Dr. Elkins delivering Gianna
2-20-2013
a gift at breakfast - keeping toast down
a gift at lunch - help from my family
a gift at dinner - feeling well enough to wash the dishes
2-21-2013 - 3 gifts white
1. nausea medication
2. warm blankets in the ER
3. peppermint candy
2-22-2013 - 3 gifts that changed today
1. first morning waking up knowing I'm having twins
2. encouraging words
3. smiles from the kids
2-23-2013
a gift of tin - colorful one formally filled with caramel popcorn
a gift of glass - pitcher for my essential oil water
a gift of wood - shelves Dad made me
2-24-2013 - 3 gifts before 11 AM
1. morning offering with the family
2. breakfast that doesn't upset my stomach
3. warm sunshine to sit in
2-25-2013
a gift worn out - my favorite childhood stuffed animal
a gift new - a book for Lent
a gift made-do - skirts I sew myself
2-26-2013 - 3 gifts seen as reflections
1. Stephen who is a mirror image of my dad
2. Gianna's looks and behaviors similar to Brech's
3. rainbows - how I miss them in the winter
2-27-2013 - 3 ugly-beautiful gifts
1. morning sickness
2. the Crucifixion
3. the world around us
2-28-2013 - 3 gifts from the past- that help you trust the future
1. visit to the Blessed Sacrament after Mark's death
2. the words of Our Lord
3. confession
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