This past week was jammed-packed with three Christmas celebrations. I am an introvert and it takes a lot of energy to participate in large social situations. So by Sunday, I was exhausted, napped, and recouped some of my energy.
Christmas cards have been sent. Groceries purchased for Christmas casseroles, meals, and side dishes. Packages are wrapped and under the tree. I can't take all the credit for wrapping since Wonderful Husband did a lot of wrapping himself.
#493 - 502 on my list of One Thousand Gifts. I'm thankful for:
493. celebratory time shared with co-workers, friends, and family
494. naps :)
495. car insurance that covers repair work on my van that was hit by a deer
496. a patient and kind husband, who doesn't call me an idiot when I do something stupid
497. our daughter who lets me borrow her car while my van is being repaired
498. a niece who is expecting her third child in June
499. our son sending us a Christmas card
500. our nephew who was born on Christmas day
501. Wonderful Husband who wraps gifts
502. Jesus' birth. The greatest gift of all!
This post is linked to A Holy Experience: Multitudes on Mondays, One Thousand Gifts.
This week I'll be baking pumpkin bread and cookies. Have you finished your Christmas baking?
Someone else who broke the 500 mark this week! Hi!
ReplyDeleteWow! You've been busy! May the peaceful rest of the Christ fill your heart!
ReplyDeleteVery nice things to be thankful for...and I totally get the bit about it taking a LOT of energy to deal with large social situations. It is much to easy to convince myself it isn't worth the effort. :/
ReplyDeleteI've been enjoying your One Thousand Gifts postings!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family!