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Great Giveaway – One Thousand Gifts

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***This Giveaway is now closed and no longer taking entries.  Thanks to all who commented.  The results will be announced Monday, February 21st, 2011 at the bottom of this post***

Love makes the world go round.  And I truly believe that.  

And just so that we keep the planet rotating, I want to share a little more love with you…as in a freebie. 

Recently, I started reading One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp…and surprisingly, I am inspired.  I wasn’t expecting that.  I am inspired to love.  I am inspired to live.  Not just that life of reactions.  Not that life of the past or the future.  not the life of extremes that I hope to make happen one day.  The life of right now.  The life of joy in what I have.  The life of thanksgiving.  It’s a constant battle to live fully right now…as you are…where you are.  And that is what this book is about…

We all have things to be thankful for….don’t we? 

Heavens knows that every day I am overwhelmed with the things that I have in this short little thing called life.  things like a healthy baby boy.  things like a gorgeous sky or the ability to touch my husband as he sleeps or the chance to capture the sleepy smiles of a newborn in a photograph.  I am oh-so blessed.   

And so when I heard about the launching of the new site www.onethousandgifts.com where individuals everywhere can share their own gifts of thanks and be reminded of the beauty that’s in our everyday lives amongst all our duties and deadlines, I was like “Where do I sign up?!!”  It’s amazing…to hear those words…those reminders of the things we are thankful for.  Today is the day of the official launch and I encourage you to head on over to see and participate.  Believe me – it will change your day. 

The best part is that in celebration of this big launch, the fine folks at Zondervan want to share a copy of this book with one lucky reader for free.  Here’s how you can win:

PRIZE : One Thousand Gifts; A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are  By Ann Voskamp

DESCRIPTION:  Just like you, Ann Voskamp hungers to live her one life well. Forget the bucket lists that have us escaping our everyday lives for exotic experiences. “How,” Ann wondered, “do we find joy in the midst of deadlines, debt, drama, and daily duties? What does the Christ-life really look like when your days are gritty, long—and sometimes even dark? How is God even here?”  In One Thousand Gifts, Ann invites you to embrace everyday blessings and embark on the transformative spiritual discipline of chronicling God’s gifts. It’s only in this expressing of gratitude for the life we already have, we discover the life we’ve always wanted … a life we can take, give thanks for, and break for others. We come to feel and know the impossible right down in our bones: we are wildly loved — by God.  Let Ann’s beautiful, heart-aching stories of the everyday give you a way of seeing that opens your eyes to ordinary amazing grace, a way of being present to God that makes you deeply happy, and a way of living that is finally fully alive.  Come live the best dare of all!

NUMBER OF WINNERS : One (1)

TO ENTER : Leave a comment with the phrase “GIFT ME”.  And I would love it if we did a similar thing – all of us Bower Power readers sharing 1 of our 1000 gifts…tell me the first thing that you can think of that you are thankful for – everything counts (even small things like baby toes and colorful balloons that make you smile).   

PRIZE SHIPS : National…and international…Yeehaw!

NITTY GRITTY :  This giveaway ends on Saturday, February 19th at 8am EDT.  Only one contest entry per email address.   The winners will be chosen using Random.org and announced on Monday, February 21st.

 

Personally, I am thankful for the chance to feel lonely sometimes.  I know this sounds odd.  Especially since we are constantly surrounded by loving friends and family.  But occassionally it happens where I get that feeling of being lonely – even in a crowd of people.  There are probably a lot of folks that feel that way today.  I am thankful that I am reminded of that burning sting.  And I truly believe that it is a blessing. 

Now your turn….

psst…want to join (in)courage’s Book Club?  Here’s the link: http://www.incourage.me/category/bloom

Congrats to Jenny – the winner of the book One Thousand Gifts curtsey of Zondervan and ABP!  Hope you enjoy this book as much as I already have 🙂  Be on the lookout girl for an email from me so that you can get your prize.  And a special word of thanks to everyone who entered this giveaway – it was heartwarming to read how thankful everyone is for the many blessings in their life….especially the many mentions of family and friends and warm weather 🙂

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  1. Gift Me!

    I am thankful for clean water to drink, somewhere safe to sleep tonight, and my dinner defrosting in the fridge whilst I’m at work. It’s easy to take the basics for granted.

  2. Gift Me!
    I am thankful for two HEALTHY children. I am a teacher and too often you see so many kids with health problems. Sometimes I stop myself and make myself appreciate what I DO have in my life.

  4. GIFT ME!
    I am thankful for life – its ups and downs – for they both remind me that I am only here for a short time and to make the best of it.

  6. Gift me!

    I am thankful for the people in my life, from the ones that bring me happiness and love, down to the ones that bring me challenges and try my patience. Every person provides an opportunity for growth in my life.

  7. GIFT ME! I am so thankful for the kiss and hug I get every evening when my husband comes home from work. No matter if I am in the middle of a workout, how tired we both are, or what kind of day it’s been, we make sure we show how much we love each other.

  8. Gift me!

    I am thankful for having the opportunity to work from home and be with my baby boy. Many days– between the crying, diapers, sticky fingers and snotty nose, I forget how lucky I am to share this short window of time with my little man.

  11. gift me! I worked in Haiti after the earthquake. EVERYTHING I have is a gift. to live in the us and have such a broad safety net is something I always took for granted.

  13. Gift Me:)

    I’m thankful today first and foremost for grace and mercy, new everyday from a Savior who shed His blood for me…totally undeserved. Less cliche, I’m thankful for my husband and the awesome provider and best friend that he is:) and for strawberry crepes for breakfast, yum!

  14. GIFT ME!!

    I’m thankful for my health. That I can wake up everyday and breathe. And that I am surrounded by amazing people. 🙂

  15. Gift me!

    I am thankful for my two dogs, Diesel and Vincent. My life without them would be so dull and boring, and although they drive me insane sometimes i love them unconditionally.

  18. I have already read the book and given away one on my blog! It is truly amazing! A definite
    Keeper and re-read again in the future!

  19. Gift me! 🙂

    I am thankful for muddy puppy feet, because my two dogs bring so much joy to my life on a daily basis.

  25. Gift me! I am thankful for my husband and my parents and the people in my life who love and support me. I am also thankful for the ability to think positively, to have a good attitude, and to totally start with a clean slate tomorrow if I need to!

    p.s. Isn’t today the big closing day? Thinking of you!!

  26. GIFT ME!

    I’m thankful for my wonderful fiance who I sometimes take for granted. He makes every day a happy day!

  28. Gift me!

    I’m thankful for the days growing longer each day – I get to see a little sunshine when I leave my office at night and it is wonderful!

  31. GIFT ME! I’m thankful for our baby that we haven’t met yet, that is in Ethiopia right now. I’m thankful that God called us to this journey and that He has provided the way for us. I’m thankful that a baby who wouldn’t have had a mom or dad will, and I’m thankful that I will soon be a mommy!

  32. Gift Me!

    I’m thankful for God’s Grace! His unmerited favor for me is astounding. Especially in this season of Mothering…how his gift of children has opened my eyes to how much love and patience He has for me. 🙂

  34. I am thankful for my health! That I have the ability to wake up every morning and can go to work. That I can wake up and run or work out (even though I don’t always want to). Having the ability to do this reminds me how thankful I need to be for my healthy body.

  35. oops – I forgot to say Gift Me!

    I am thankful for my health! That I have the ability to wake up every morning and can go to work. That I can wake up and run or work out (even though I don’t always want to). Having the ability to do this reminds me how thankful I need to be for my healthy body.

  36. Gift Me!

    I’m thankful for my beautiful daughters, my sewing machine, my camera, my health, my hubby, my job, and the rest of my family. Not necessarily in that order.

  37. GIFT ME!

    I am thankful for life’s challenges. I know that sounds silly but it is true. I have had a very challenging year but I am thankful because I know that things could always be so much worse. God has brought me a mighty long way and I know that he will continue to be by my side the rest of the way. 🙂

  38. Great idea… this made my day. Gift me… I am thankful for my friends and family… and thankful that God allows us to grow in becoming the best we can be!

  39. Gift me!

    I am thankful for my two beautiful kids who make me smile every day and drive me crazy constantly. There is nothing better in this world than their love.

  42. Gift me! I am so thankful for my healthy daughter, but furthermore that I am healthy after having her! Watching my friend struggle a LONG struggle (9 months & counting) with severe PPD and Psychosis has made me SO thankful that I have the TRUE blessing to ENJOY every moment with my daughter; not everyone does.

  43. Gift Me!

    I’m thankful for the sun shining through my window right now and for being able to enjoy it.

  44. GIFT ME!

    I’m very thankful for my husband whom I’ve dated since high school. We are still very much in love and making a life for ourselves 2,000 miles away from our families.

  45. I am thankful for challanges. It allows me to push myself beyond where I have ever been and encourages me to continue to seek God. He always sees me through and shows me light in the darkest hours.

  47. GIFT ME!

    I am so very thankful for my family…all of them! I have a wonderful husband and two healthy and beautiful and smart daughters, but I also have a wonderful extended family too. 🙂

    Lorie

    marcandlorie at embarqmail dot com

  50. GIFT ME

    I’m thankful for my beautiful baby girl who always makes me smile and loves me unconditionally and our 2nd daughter who is on the way!

  51. Gift me! The first thing/person I can think of that I’m grateful for is my husband – I’m grateful that the timing was right and he loved me back when I fell in love with him.
    But I can’t leave out my mom, my sisters, my entire family and my entire family of in-laws, and especially my new baby grand-niece who smells like baby and has me wrapped around her tiny pinky, and my stepdaughter and her fiance who we actually really love!!!
    I could go on, but…

  52. GIFT ME
    Im thankful for even the most basic things we take for granted… food, water, a roof over our heads, having the bills paid,a faithful husband whos also my best friend, thoughtful children who love Jesus with their whole hearts,close- knit family, a wonderful church with upright leadership…there’s just so much to be thankful for!

  53. GIFT ME!

    Thankful for a wonderful church family (doesn’t hurt that Dad’s the Pastor!), the love of my husband and the sweet innocent kisses from my 2 year old nephew

  58. gift me! i am so thankful for my 4 beautiful and healthy children – even when they are naughty!

  60. GIFT ME!!! I am thankful for my husband. He makes me feel like I’m the only person in the world. And I’m the person I am today because of him.

  62. Gift Me!

    I am thankful for my brother (and all of the other thousands of men and women in the Army and other military branches) that is fighting for our freedom and safety over in Afghanistan. Our military sacrifices more than we will ever know while they are deployed overseas and we wouldn’t be able to live our wonderful lives if it weren’t for them. “We are the land of the FREE because of the BRAVE!”

  63. Gift me!

    I am thankful for my sweet husband who loves me just as I am! 19 weeks pregnant, still throwing up and a joy to be around! 🙂

  64. GIFT ME!
    I’m thankful for my husband and our marriage…it will be 3 years married this summer, and I can honestly say I love him even more now than on our wedding day.

  66. Gift Me!

    I am thankful that I get to stay at home with my little boy. Its easy to forget to be thankful for that some days when he is driving me nuts.
    Thanks for the reminder!

  71. GIFT ME!

    I’m thankful for a wonderful husband, 3 boys and one more on the way. Thankful we’ve made it to 34 weeks, this mama is ready for #4 to join us and be done with being pregnant. 🙂

  73. GIFT ME!!!!!

    I am so very thankful for my wonderful husband. He continually amazes me and blesses me beyond imagination!

    Great giveaway!

  79. GIFT ME!

    I’m thankful for the simple life I live that gives me everything I need and fulfills me beyond my expectations.

  80. GIFT ME! Besides the obvious hubby, baby bean brewing inside me, our fur-baby, house, family, friends, health, etc. I have to say today I am thankful for the rain! It makes life go ’round and makes me look forward to the sping flowers and cool rivers in lakes in the summer!

  81. GIFT ME!

    As crazy as it sounds, I’m thankful for my battle with depression because it constantly reminds me to depend wholly on my Savior, not myself.

  83. GIFT ME!

    I am so thankful for this baby girl growing inside me. After two miscarriages, each day that I am pregnant is such a gift. And I am thankful for my most amazing husband.

  84. GIFT ME!

    I am thankful for that scent in the air that says spring is on its way, the snow is passing and warmish days with things starting to sprout out of the ground are on the horizon!

  85. Gift Me!

    I’m overwhelmingly thankful for 8 hours of sleep last night! Our baby doesn’t sleep through the night usually, and we were all really sick, so I was anticipating being up with her a lot. Praise God, he knew just what we needed 🙂

  88. GIFT ME

    I am grateful for my HEALTH and being ALIVE to be a strong and nurturing mother for our son and a loving and supportive wife/best friend to my husband.

  92. Gift me!
    I’m thankful for having a roof over my head and a house filled with love. Although my Husband and I might not always see eye to eye we can look around at our pups and eachother and remember how blessed we are.

  94. Gift Me! please

    I am thankful for my son – who turns 1 next month.
    The description (and your recomendation) of this book spoke to me, and I immediately ordered the Kindle version and read the 1st chapter this morning. I would love to have a paper copy to pass along to my sister, who is struggling with the loss of her husband.

    I believe in embracing the little things, everday, as they make up the big picture of life.
    Thanks, Katie – for bringing this book to my attention and for sharing so much on your blog!

  101. Gift me! I am thankful for my four loud and passionate kids – they make me crazy in good and bad ways every day. I am also thankful for my wonderful husband of 18 years, Greg. Without him, I couldn’t do it.

  102. GIFT ME!
    I’m thankful that my Navy husband is alive, safe and well even though we are apart for Valentines Day! In fact, in four years, we’ve never spent one together. Thankful for the internet and skype! Love him.

  104. GIFT ME!

    I am so incredibly thankful for my family and my sweet boyfriend! They support me with everything I am doing and always cheer me up if something’s not working out – today a single sms brightened up the whole day! I truly love them!

  106. Gift Me! I am so thankful for my husband and my son. I love having a family.

    For my 30 Before Thirty, I wrote down a list of 100 things I am thankful for and it was so amazing to do just that. This book sounds amazing!

  108. GIFT ME! I am thankful for a wonderfully patient and supportive husband and family, around whom I feel I can truly be myself.

  111. Gift me! I’m thankful for the amazing little girl that I’m currently working on growing as perfectly as I can. Can’t wait to meet her this summer 🙂

  114. GIFT ME!!!! I am so thankful to be raised by incredible parents! And to have the relationship that I do with my dad. I’m for sure a daddy’s girl!! Missing him so much right now!

  115. Gift me!

    Today I am thankful for sunshine. I walk to work … in Chicago … where things can get a bit dicey in the winter. Yay sun!!

  116. GIFT ME!

    I am thankful for the baby growing inside me — and for my husband who has been the most patient, loving, and kind man I know (even when I’m throwing up and ruin his plans for an early V-day date) 🙂

  117. GIFT ME!
    I feel so blessed that God brought a wonderful man into my life and (whoo-hoo) I get to marry him in 3 weeks!

  118. GIFT ME!
    I am thankful for the time I had with my Dad. It was just 19 years, but it was a wonderful 19 years at that.

  119. Gift me – I am thankful to be a woman in a time where I can have an education, a career, and be 100% financially independent – owning my own house in my mid-twenties, all on my own, which would not have been the norm 50 years ago!!

  121. GIFT ME!

    I love your blog! I’m also a young married person/amateur house fixer-upper! You’re so honest and funny — it’s a pleasure to read! Thank you!

  123. Gift me!! Today I’m thankful that I’m a SAHM so I can sit and cuddle my nearly 11 year old son while he’s home sick without worrying about what I should be doing at work or whether I can take the day off. He’s growing up so fast and I treasure every second with him and his little brothers. Thanks for a chance to win, Katie!

  124. GIFT ME – I am so thankful for my parents, siblings, and husband (who is really like the 4th kid in my family). It makes me smile just thinking about the 6 of us as a group of happy adults together!

  126. GIFT ME!

    I am thankful that Christ died for me on the cross. Right now I feel incredibly overwhelmed by the debt my husband & I will soon be incurring to put him through dental school. But as much as I struggle when I look at our budget, I know that financial debt pales in comparison to the debt of my sin. Praise God for his grace!

  127. Gift Me!

    I am so thankful for quiet, early morning feedings with my new baby girl. When the rest of the house is fast asleep we get this peaceful moment of bonding.

  128. Gift me! (Please!)
    I have so many things to be thankful for. I’ve been blessed with a beautiful, happy baby boy and a loving husband, who hopefully will be able to come home very soon. Oh, and melting snow!

  130. Gift me!! I am thankful for the times when I stop worrying about all the things I need to do and I just enjoy being with my son 🙂

  132. “GIFT ME”
    I have so many gifts, all that I’m thankful for. My most precious gift is the love of my family and friends. I heart my boyfriend Jeremy..more than words can say! : )

  133. GIFT ME!!!

    I am thankful for my little family!! My happy & healthy 9 month old and my husband of almost 3 years!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE MY LITTLE FAMILY SOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!! 🙂

  134. Gift Me…

    I’m thankful for a healthy husband and 3 healthy children, free from the clutches of cancer. I hate cancer. It can suck it.

    Just to be clear; I don’t have cancer. But 4 of my friends and family do.

  137. GIFT ME! I am so thankful for the animals that we have rescued. Every day I feel lucky to have them and hold them. They light up my evenings every single night!

  138. Gift me!
    Today I am thankful for the sweet sweet love of Jesus and that God blesses my husband and I to join in on His work in the world.

  140. Gift me! I am so thankful for the beautiful weather Georgia is having—just what this Valentine’s Day needs!

  141. GIFT ME!

    I am thankful for two parents who are devoted to Christ and each other, showing me what marriage should look like.

  142. GIFT ME! (please) I am thankful for the love of all the boys (husband, sons) who fill my life with smiles. xo

  144. This made me cry. Iv’e been feeling overwhelmed by being a mom, managing life, and going to college. Thanks for this post. I needed the reminder. We all need them at different times in our lives. Mine is now. You helped me remember that I am thankful for dirty dishes, and dirty laundry.

  146. Gift me! I am thankful for my mother-in-law. Valentine’s Day now has a different meaning since it was one year ago today that we had her funeral. I am so thankful for the time we shared and the wonderful son she raised that is now my husband.

  151. GIFT ME-

    I feel grateful for my family…I’m striving to learn to remember and rejoice in the small moments, and to be grateful everyday. Thanks for the reminder!

  152. Gift me! I am so thankful for a wonderful husband who is so good to me, and who’s willing to not only look out for me today but to look out for me eternally, too.

  153. Gift me! I am thankful for this life. I know it won’t last forever, and in the grand scheme of things, is really short, but I’m thankful for it. I know where I’m going when this life is over, and I am sooo thankful to God for that.

    If I don’t win this book, I am definately buying it. Sounds like a great one!!!

    Thanks!

  154. Gift me! Growing up I never imagined getting married, much less settling and having kids – I was going to have a career! Instead I am a stay-at-home mom with a wonderful husband and FOUR amazing kids – sometimes God has different plans for you than you have for yourself – I couldn’t be happier!

  155. Gift Me.

    Last year my husband and I had to spend 6 months separated after he got a job in another state (after being unemployed for a year). I stayed behind to sell our house. A year later, we are back together in a new place with a new home. We have so much to be thankful for. Last year taught us a lot about hardship and love. We are so blessed.

  158. Gift me! So thankful every day when I wake up (and tell God that I am)–to be there for my two little boys…

  159. GIFT ME! Today, I am most thankful for smiles in the sunshine! It is so warm and sunny here in TN today that I took my little boy outside to play ball. We had a blast, and it just made my day watching him run through the yard of our first home where we just moved in over a month ago.

    I’ve also been longing to read this book…if I don’t win this giveaway, I’m going to have to suck it up and go buy it because I can’t wait much longer!! 🙂

    Happy Valentine’s Day, Bower family!

  160. Gift Me!

    I’m thankful for this wonderful thing called life. It is in this life where I’m thankful for my 3 beautiful children, a wonderful husband, and supportive family & friends.

  164. GIFT ME! I am thankful for my husband – and not just on Valentine’s day, but every day of the year.

  165. GIFT ME ..plz 🙂

    I am thankful to have every day with my children because not to long ago, that was not going to be my destiny. After suffering a “mystery” illness, being in and out of hospitals, and being bed ridden with indescrible pain, I decided to take my own life. My children are the reason I didn’t do it that day. They are the reason why I found the cause of my illness that had taken my life away. They are the reason I cherish each day. They are what gave me the courage to fight my illness and become a mom again.

  166. GIFT ME….

    I am thankful for the most amazing women that I am blessed to have in my life – from my daughters to my best friends.

  167. GIFT ME!

    I’m thankful for so much but today I’m especially thankful to be married to a good man. He rescued a puppy from the side of the road on his way home this morning, gave her a bath, blow dried her, fed her and made her a warm place to sleep until he can take her to the no-kill shelter (our current furbabies won’t take too kindly to another pup). He has a big heart and I’m lucky.

  168. GIFT ME!

    I am thankful for my new husband. I am still trying to understand why he loves me, but I’m sure glad that he does!

  169. GIFT ME!
    I’m thankful for the smallest interactions with perfect strangers that make me smile.

  170. GIFT ME! I am so thankful for my husband. He is so easy and fun to be with. I can relax and just enjoy any time with him. We don’t need to be on a great getaway. At home on the couch or in the yard in the sunshine is just as great if I get to be with him.

  171. GIFT ME

    I’m more thankful than can be described for this baby growing inside of me. I can’t WAIT to meet this little miracle.

    Thanks, Katie, too, for inspiring us.

  172. Gift me! I am so thankful to have a husband who helps me up when I fall down (figuratively). I have been in treatment for depression and he has always been there for me; he has been my shining light during the darkest days and he has taken an active role in my recovery. He is an amazing husband and I don’t know what I would do without him.

  175. GIFT ME! I am incredibly thankful for my husband. We have been through a lot, and when we said “for better or worse” we meant it.

  177. GIFT ME!
    I am so thankful for my love of my life husband & learning how to be grown ups with him 🙂

  180. Gift Me!

    I’m thankful for my beautiful, healthy baby girl and my adoring husband. Both fill me with so much happiness and fulfillment.

  181. Gift me! Pretty please!

    I’m so thankful for my husband and our 3 beautiful, smart, funny kids!

    I’m also thankful for a chance to win this book that is on my wish list!

    ~ Ali

  184. Gift me! I am grateful for my ability to read, learn, grow and share. This book is on my “to-read” list. I’ll have to interlibrary loan it–would be so much easier if I owned a copy!

  186. GIFT ME!

    I am so thankful for my wonderful husband. He is my best friend and he is definatly the apple of my eye :O)
    xo
    Kelly B

  187. Gift Me! I am thankful for my wonderful husband. He does so much for me that I could never express in words how thankful I am.

  189. gift me!

    i am thankful for my precious family: to be married to the love of my life, a healthy baby boy, and healthy, sweet puppy too!

  190. GIFT ME! I am thankful that the bedroom curtains are finally hung, and the bathroom ones will be done soon

  193. Gift Me! I’m so thankful for my husband! And the fact that’s he’s graduating from med school in June! It’s been a loooong road!

  196. GIFT ME!
    I’m thankful for the gift of life. Even though this pregnancy is my fourth baby it is just as special and amazing as the first one!

  197. Gift Me!

    I am thankful for being unemployed. I know that’s odd- but here are a few quick reasons- I am only 24 and have no one depending on me, so I am thankful that it was me who lost their job instead of someone who provides a table full of food and a roof over the heads of lil’ ones. Two- the job was not what I’m passionate about so I’m thankful the Lord is giving me the time to pray and look for something else, all the while (#3) spending OODLES of time doing things for HIM and spending time with friends and family : )

    Katie- LOVE your blog, it actually helped me get through lots of days at my difficult job!!

    XOXO
    Erin

  198. GIFT ME

    I am thankful for cupcakes. Who doesn’t love a cupcake? They’re adorable AND delicious :o)
    Of course, I am also thankful for my beautiful family and friends–including my niece who is on the way!

  199. Gift Me!

    Thankful for my husband and daughter for they are my everything. I cannot imagine where I would be without them by my side, their support and their love.

  200. Gift me.

    I am thankful for my two little girls. Truly gifts of God. I’ve lost two babies, and through that I’ve come to realize how not in control of life I am, how blessed I am to have two living and healthy children, and what wonderful miracles we all are…His handiwork.

  201. GIFT ME. I’m thankful that every day the sun is out a little longer during my drive home from work!

  205. Gift me!

    I am thankful for 2 precious blue eyed boys who keep me on my toes. There is no better reminder of God’s goodness and grace!

  206. GIFT ME

    I’m thankful that I have friends that I can lean on, who know when I need to lean, and know that when I turn my back on them temporarily, it is simply a moment of stupidity on my part, and I’m especially thankful that they always forgive me.

  207. Gift me!
    I’m thankful for my comfy bed! I just got back from 2 weeks vacation of sleeping on a thin mattress on the floor and have a new appreciation for our pillowtop 🙂 I’m also so thankful for the person I share my bed with – my wonderful husband.

  208. GIFT ME!

    I feel ever so thankful for my uber short (less than 10 minutes!!!) commute to work. I’ve worked jobs many miles away before, terrible traffic, long stretches on an ugly highway, & dealing with other angry drivers (YUCK!) and while I make less money now, I’ll never go back!

  211. I am thankful for my husband who can fall behind on a week’s worth of work to take care of our babies and mommy, who was sort of like a baby thanks to the flu, – and he makes it look easy.

  213. Gift Me!
    I am so thankful for my wonderful family and especially my new little niece due in July!

  214. Gift me! I am thankful for my husband, who treats me like his Valentine everyday! And I think I am more excited about Dream Home status updates than this giveaway:)

  216. GIFT ME!
    I am thankful everyday for my husband’s faithfulness to God and me, for his willingness to pursue the Lord’s will for our lives, and to serve Him wholeheartidly. I am already blessed beyond any of my imaginations and yet I know the Lord has even more for us.

  221. Gift Me! There are so many things that I have to be thankful for, but first thing that came to mind is my family.

  222. GIFT ME!

    I’m thankful that even though we’re under water on our condo (we owe about $30K more than it’s currently worth), we’re still able to pay all of our bills AND save money every month. Even though it sucks that we can’t sell our place, things could be so much worse and I’m very thankful they’re not.

  223. Gift Me!

    I am thankful for my Heavenly Father, the one who gave me true life and love. My wonderful husband, who is also my best friend and warm sunshine! 🙂

  225. GIFT ME!

    I’m happy for 60+ degree days in February, and the chance to get out in my yard to clear away the dead leaves to find early spring sprouts popping through!

    Erin

  227. GIFT ME!

    I’m thankful for my loving and supportive husband. He’s always there to keep me grounded and reminds me daily of how blessed we are.

  229. gift me!

    You said the first thing that comes to my mind- So I am thankful for a health body- most specifically- feet that don’t hurt! I walked in shoes today that made my tootsies sore, and I am thankful for a body that works like is should so I don’t have to think about it!

  232. GIFT ME:

    I am thankful for my wonderful husband and handsome baby boy. To be able to be a stay at home mom to my 10 month and for teething releif. To have a warm safe place to sleep clean water and fresh clothes.

  233. GIFT ME!

    I’m so thankful for my husband and all his talents that he brings to our home. He laid a hex tile floor this weekend with no tiling experience and it turned out wonderfully. So proud of him and blessed to have found him.

  234. Gift me!
    I am thankful for my parents, who drove five hours to take care of our child so my husband and I could have a romantic weekend getaway.

  235. Gift me please!

    I’m thankful for the way my boyfriend looks at me–even without a ring (yet!) I know this is it.

  236. Gift me!

    I’m thankful for my wonderful fiance who goes out of his way everyday to make me happy – he’s the best

  237. GIFT ME!

    You had me at baby toes! I have to admit I’m a bit obsessed, my husband thinks I’m going to give our 6 month old a weird foot fetish 🙂

  238. GIFT ME!

    I am so thankful for my amazing husband, great job, mostly well trained doggies, and roof over my head.

  240. Gift Me!

    I am so thankful for my amazing husband, who is forever romantic, and who always wants to put a smile on my face, even after 31 years!

  241. Gift me.

    I am thankful for a Heavenly Father who knows and loves me. I love that such a BIG God is concerned about the little details in my life.

  242. Gift Me!

    I am thankful for a newborn who eats – even if he is a constant snacker. Sounds funny but my first one hardly did at all and had to have an NG tube.

  245. GIFT ME! I am thankful for a God who loves me unconditionally no matter how many times I fail!

  247. GIFT ME!

    Amidst all the challenges surrounding my unborn son’s rare heart defect, I am thankful for the fact that I have an amazing teams of doctors, cardiothoracic surgeons, and perinatologists who are carefully watching over me and our little Lukas! And I am thankful for the fact that although his heart is “special” it is still beating away.

  249. gift me!

    i’m thankful for feeling crazed and overwhelmed…by my messy house because it means i have a wonderful home…by my crying baby (yes, right now 🙂 because it means he has life and breath…by my post-pregnancy chub because it means i do not suffer hunger. and the list could go on………….:)

  250. Gift me!

    I am so thankful for my beautiful little girls, they bring a smile to my face daily. Even though most days can be a struggle and most people would never in a million years change places with me, they dont know the joy I recieve from watching my daughter learn something new, say a new word and to see the smile that creeps across her face and to hear her big sisters cheer her on is priceless!

  256. GIFT ME!
    I am truly thankful for how God knows what’s best for my life and how He has perfect timing.

  257. Gift me!

    I am incredibly thankful for all of the big things, the things I should be and am grateful for, but today, on Valentine’s Day, I’m thankful for my son’s sense of humor and the way he uses it to manipulate me. Tonight, we, along with most of the rest of the people in our county had dinner at his favorite restaurant because he said, “Mom, my love language is The Olive Garden.” That one funny, sweet, statement made the thirty-five minute wait fly by. I am grateful, so thankful for this boy who calls me Mom and at eighteen still wants to spend Valentine’s Day with his Daddy and me. Is there any other word that is more beautiful than Mom/Mother? If there is, I haven’t run across it yet!

  260. Gift me!

    I am thankful for SNOW! Everyone around here (northwest Indiana) is so over the snow for this season, but it’s still beautiful to me, and I love the way it makes everything look clean and sparkly. 🙂

  262. Gift Me!

    I am thankful for having a husband that is so incredibly patient with me and all my crazy shenanigans. 🙂

  264. Gift Me….

    I am so thankful for my sweet, precious baby girl, Aubrey Faith. After years of praying and trying, we were blessed with our daughter a mere 8 weeks ago. Everyday I look at her and am just so thankful to be her mother. There is no greater gift than her.

  266. Gift me!

    I’m thankful for wonderful friends who are examples of Christian love and service in all they do!

  267. Gift me!

    I am thankful for my pets. I have two dogs and a cat. My husband is in the Navy and we move around a lot and he is gone a lot which can make things pretty lonely when you are new in town and your other half is gone for the next 6-9 months. But my Traveling Circus (Including a miniture horse sized great dane) always brings joy to my heart when I am feeling down. I think they can sense when I am down because one will come over and just lay thier head on my leg and give me a look that says “I know what your feeling, I miss him too”. They sure beat coming home to an empty house at the end of the day and to be honest, they are ALL awesome cuddlers too!

  269. Gift Me!

    I am thankful for moments. Moments of joy, laughter and even sadness; because most importantly, I am thankful that God is with me during all of them.

    Thank you for this post, it was very encouraging! : )

  271. Gift me…I am thankful for being able to feel…whether it’s loneliness or happiness or frustration…but to be able to experience and be in the moment (or at least try to be)…

  275. Gift me! I’m thankful for having my favorite teddy bear for 27 years. We’ve been through a lot together and he still makes me feel happy. Also thankful that my husband “gets it.”. 🙂

  282. Gift Me

    While I would prefer that all 8 of my children had been born healthy with a long lifespan in front of each, I am thankful that we have been give then gift of knowing that life is precious, time is short, and that we all are able to put everything that happens in my family and around us in proper perspective. Petty arguments don’t matter, our love for eachother is everything.
    I am also thankful that my oldest was able to experience motherhood.

  284. GIFT ME! I am thankful for so many things right now. My wonderful hubby and baby boy are definitely at the top! This beautiful, spring-like weather we’re having in the ATL doesn’t hurt either!

  286. Gift me! I am thankful for our new pastor’s sense of humor. I like my Sunday morning messages infused with humor.

  287. GIFT ME!

    I am thankful for the loving support of my Bible Study group – an amazing group of friends that are now family!

  288. gift me!

    i am thankful for:
    -chocolate
    -hugs, hugs, & more hugs
    -the freedom to read what i want without restrictions
    -the ability to read!

    plus many, many more 🙂

  290. Gift Me!

    I am thankful for Big Brothers, Big Sisters from bringing me and my ‘little sister’ together!

  291. GIFT ME!

    I’ve heard a lot about this book and would love to read it. These days I’m very grateful for the internet and Skype. Despite the fact that my husband’s in Afghanistan I get to see his face and talk to him almost every day! He’s an amazing man and I’m very thankful to have him in my life.

  293. gift me!

    I’m thankful more than ever for my wonderful husband, our happy home, the family we will have someday soon and all the possibility that lay before us!

  294. This is number two comment because I’m not sure if I left one in the wrong spot-sorry
    Gift Me. I am thankful for my job as a first grade teacher.

  299. Gift me! I am so thankful that the Creator of the universe loves me passionately and without end. On a smaller scale- I am thankful for warm water to take showers with!

  300. GIFTME, please? I have already read this book and will be re-reading it! But if I win, I will definitely pass this along to a friend…

    I am grateful above all to my Savior Jesus Christ…for without Him, I would be nothing.

  305. Please Gift Me!

    I am thankful for so many things, but today I am most thankful that I read this post, because this book sounds like exactly what I need in my life right now.

  306. GIFT ME!
    I’m thankful for the way my 7 month old son whips his head around with a huge smile when Daddy walks in the door from work. Apparently there is nothing as exciting as when Daddy gets home!

  307. Gift me! I’m so grateful for my healthy, adorable baby boy and for the loving, hard-working man who is his daddy — I’m a lucky, lucky girl.

    What a nice giveaway, Katie — thank you. Seems like a good reminder book — I’m putting it on my amazon wish list, in case I don’t win. 🙂

  309. “GIFT ME”

    I’m so thankful for the husband God has blessed me with! Kevin is a constant reminder how much He (with a big H) loves me! 🙂 Ooh, and also thankful that he’s a handy man and willing to help me with my crazy house projects!

  310. GIFT ME!

    I am highly thankful for my loving sisters with whom my world would be one giant wreck!

  311. GIFT ME! I am thankful of – as my best friend put it – being essentially capable and also being essentially capable to learn from my mistakes (big ones…). What more can you ask. No, I’m really thankful for the best husband I could ever wish for that I married last summer.

  312. I am thankful for how happy my puppy is to see me every time I’ve left the room- whether for work all day or for a bathroom break for 2 minutes. Her excitement is genuine and full of love.

  313. GIFT ME! I am grateful that I was able to get pregnant so easily and have 4 healthy children. (That’s the obvious)…now for the not so obvious, I’m thankful for dental insurance!

  314. Gift me!

    I am thankful for all of the wonderful neighbors (who have become friends) that we have. There is nothing better than living around people that you actually WANT to be surrounded by!

  318. GIFT ME!!

    I am thankful for friends- whose friendship endures thousands of miles. (I am reading this book- but would love to get a copy to send to my girlfriend who faithfully answered the calling on her family. They sold everything, moved to Costa Rica, and are spending their lives being the hands of feet of Christ!)

  320. GIFT ME!

    i’m thankful for sooo many things.. lately i’ve been thankful for the few more minutes of daylight each day!

  321. GIFT ME! I’m thankful for all the things that money can’t buy…good health, loving family, adoring husband, contentment. It’s hard to pick just one thing! I would love to read this book!

  322. GIFT ME! I am thankful for my sweet baby’s giggles. I think it has to be what heaven sounds like. I am thankful for the giggles and everything they represent.

  323. GIFT ME! I’m thankful for having choices in my life. I’m so fortunate to have the opportunity everyday to switch things up if I want to. After living in a developing country, I learned that not everyone has this luxury.

  326. GIFT ME – It’s so funny that I was just thinking about this today. We had a really tough 2010 re: personal stuff that never made its way to the blog and I was thinking that I’d like to make a conscious effort to just be happy with our good fortune. But to answer the question, I am so grateful for my marriage and for how secure it makes me feel. xo

  329. GIFT ME! (Please)
    I am OH-SO thankful for my three boys, 2 legged and 4 legged, my amazing hubby and our two pups (kids) Chipotle and Mojito. My little but grand family. 🙂 I am also so thankful for this blog! 😉 Keep On, Keepin’ On!!!

  331. GIFT ME!! I am thankful for my loving husband, children and grandchildren. I am thankful for having a nice home, good food to eat, clean water to drink. I am thankful for my very kind neighbors who are like family. I am thankful for sunshine and CHOCOLATE!!!!!!

  332. GIFT ME!! Sounds like a wonderfully inspiring book! I have so much to be thankful for, but right now I’m thankful for sleeping children!! 🙂

  333. GIFT ME!!!

    I am currently thankful for the abundant life offered by the True Vine, the Lord Christ Jesus. I am also thankful for the sunny beautiful days we’ve had in Dallas this week! What a kiss from heaven after 2 weeks of snow, ice, and no sun!

    Thanks for this giveaway and I can’t wait to hear how your home closing went!

  335. Gift me! I’m greatly thankful for my mother, who in spite of becoming a widower with 4 adolescent children at the age of 52 (with “only” stay-at-home mom experience) had the courage, strenght and determination to raise us as productive citizens of society with strong moral values. That’s a heftly task and she performed it flawlessly!

  337. Gift me!

    So thankful to have a job that I enjoy, especially when there are so many that can’t find work at all!

  338. Gift Me!

    Oh, how I could use this book right now. I am exceedingly thankful for the health of me and my family right now.

    Thank you!

  339. Gift Me!
    I am thankful that God is intimately aware of all that’s going on inside of us. That gives me peace when I’m feeling anything negative because I know He knows and will give me comfort and love. I’m also really thankful for babies, birds, and spring! 🙂

  341. gift me!

    I’m thankful for 3 healthy children, one of which happens to be in my lap at the moment.
    That reminds me – I’m also thankful to be able to type with one hand.

  343. GIFT ME!
    I am thankful for gyms that open at 5am….even in snow storms. (I’m a teacher so I have to get there EARLY to get to school by 7!)

  346. Gift Me!

    I am thankful for my warm, safe home that has covered front porch. My favorite place to swing my two healthy children that am I am thankful for. I am thankful for warm, sunny days, my education, my family, having siblings, my job, my wonderful husband and a exceptionally great mother-in-law.

  347. gift me!
    I’m thankful for the deeper understanding of my heavenly Father’s character, grace and love that comes with the (sometimes verrrry long days of) training my three wonderful young children.

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