Even the Cloudy Part : 1000 Gifts

Early evening on a Tuesday and Will is practicing piano. Hannah is diligently going about her homework. Peter, who stayed home sick from school, is sacked out on the sofa. Chicken is roasting in the oven, smelling heavenly. And I had to find a moment to stop here, needing to jot down gifts, moments, words... before I too quickly forget.

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Sounds and smells and routines of home

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His sweet prayer: "Thank you, God, for today. The sunny part, and even the cloudy part."

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Carol and David and the birthday lunches to which they love to treat my children.

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Pineapple and mint.

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Time with a mom a few years behind me seeking to learn more about homeschooling.

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The first flakes of the year.

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Tender family conversations. Listening to brother and sister encourage a discouraged brother.

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Dinner Club in our home.

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January spring days.

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Peter ringing that bell with JOY!


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All the time these two spend laughing.


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The kids' school Christmas program... on the 11th day of Christmas.

Hannah had a little speaking part that I almost missed... and she sang a duet that was a total surprise to me!

Will's class