One of the best things about gifts?
They keep on giving.
When I see the pillow from my sister, I think of her.
When I drink out of the coffee mug Abbi gave me, I think of her.
The gifts from friends and family bless me again and again.
Often, I whisper a prayer for that person.
I pull out the Mrs. Meyer’s dish soap from under my kitchen sink and watch the path the bubbles trace and I send up a prayer for a good day over Michelle, who gave me the soap.
My appliances in my kitchen make me grateful for the man willing to sell them and I think of him sometimes and pray for him.
I have quite a list really, when I think of it. Big things or small things. They’ve blessed me again and again.Β
The picture hanging in my laundry that Carissa left by my front door one day.
The hand-lettered framed art perched high atop my china cupboard, made especially for me and delivered one evening.
On my island, the footed dish with a candle tucked atop, brings Delaney to mind.
The surprise package in the Amazon box that lands on my doorstep, delivered by the UPS man on a super-hot summer day! {Thanks to Amazon box-packers and UPS drivers, too!!}
I have lots of things that make me think of my Mother. She’s blessed me in so many ways. A fun coloring book. Pretty drinking glasses. Arrow sign on my wall.
The three-ring binder of notes and pictures my children have crafted for me, here and there through the years.
Every time I pull out the super-fun flower-shaped bowl, Elsa instantly comes to mind. She brought it to me during this fight with back pain and sciatica.
A journal, I use for a prayer journal, with velvety outlines on the cover and a little, red dish given to me by Traci.
These are just a few examples.
I appreciate the gifts themselves and many of them are things I dearly love and use all the time. But even more than that, I love the thought and heart behind the gift and how they continue to give. Β I appreciate that my friend thought of me when they saw the item and that they were willing to give of not only money, but time to make the purchase, wrap it up and deliver it to me in some way. I’m so glad for these reminders of dear people sprinkled through my home and life.
Gifts come in many forms. Sometimes they ARE physical items like I’ve listed. Sometimes it’s a listening ear or a simple text. A card in the mail or shared laughter over a delicious cup of coffee or dish of ice cream.
Giving blesses the giver and the receiver. In so many ways!!!!
I really love getting to offer Β giveaways here on my blog. It’s fun to share things I love.Β And I hope it will bless someone. I pray over my giveaways and my winners. I’ve been very blessed myself through these giveaways, by the sweet e-mails and stories some of the winners have shared with me.
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Today, several of us have joined together to bring a very fun giveaway bundle for this year’s Summer Blessing Giveaway! I’m very excited about it!
Here’s the rundown of what we’ve gathered together along with some pictures. The Rafflecopter to enter is down below!
PRIZES: Β
–She Reads Truth Bible in genuine brown cowhide leather
I don’t have the leather cover, but I have the She Reads Truth Bible and I really like it. This post shares about the Bible and this post shows some beautiful Bible Book Tabs that co-ordinate with it.
–$250 One Faith Boutique gift certificate
–Lilla Rose Daisy Clip, extra small
–Focusing on Godβs Freedom ebook coloring book
–Living Out Titus 2, by Woman to Woman
And hooray! Here’s a gift for everyone………
FREE FOR EVERYONE! Β
It’s a Bible Journaling course. Click through below to get the course.
–Bible Journaling Course for Beginners from Bible Journaling Ministries
A big thank-you to all the bloggers and behind-the-scenes-work involved to bring this giveaway and blessing to our summer!
PARTICIPATING BLOGGERS:
Woman to Woman Ministries
Jenifer Metzger
Shari A. Miller
Write the Vision
A Delightful Glow
Whole Family Strong
Becoming Press
Learning Grace Thru Motherhood
A Mamaβs Story
Christian Stress Management
I Choose Joy
Real Girlβs Realm
Rachael Gilbert {Faith, Family, Fitness}
Bible Journaling Ministries
Pat and Candy
One Faith Boutique
Skill Trekker
Gail Marie Harris
ENTER HERE!!
Have a wonderful week! Oh, and if you’ve been especially blessed by a gift, I’d love to hear!
{And check back……….it was my birthday last week and I hope to post several more giveaways this week because it’s fun and in celebration!} π
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