40 Gifts On My 40th Birthday!

Written in no particular order on my 40th birthday.

1. Quiet mornings where thoughts unravel.
2. A warm robe, fresh out of the dryer. (Now you know my blogging attire.)
3. Health
4. New windows- just installed two days ago!
5. Family-I am so blessed.
6. Forgiveness- given and received.
7. Children with a effervescent sense of humor. Are all kids like this? If so we should've had more.
8. Lake Huron and all the people connected with it!
9. A silky grey kitty with golden eyes.
10. Sunrise- my favorite time of day
11. Sunset- my favorite time of day
12. A husband who serves me warm toasted poptarts in bed at night.
13. The written word of God.
14. My kitchen- best investment ever! 
15. My reader. I never fail to find something appropriate to read there. Keep it up bloggers!
16. My sister and her faithful friendship. I only wish we lived closer. 
17. Smart phones and computers- though they have their flaws they do make my life so much easier.
18. Ibuprofen and Tylenol- Yup, I'm 40!
19. Charles Spurgeon- Can't wait to meet you one day.
20. Mom. What can I say- she really is the best! Really.
21. Prayer- how else can a mother of teens make it though the day. But seriously, we can actually talk to God. And he listens.
22. Marriage. Nothing else could have taught me what love is than to live side by side my husband for the past 21 years. Thank you honey. Thank you God.
23. Forgiveness. See #22 and #6.
24. A man who faithfully provides for his family and cares about the hearts of his children.
25. Birthday presents and dinners out.
26. Calendar dates with nothing written on them! Rare as that is.
27. The ministry I am so blessed to be a part of.
28. Talking about the gospel. A gift I don't deserve. 
29. My oldest son with his passion and drive mixed perfectly with faithfulness and integrity. 
30. My artistic and beautiful daughter. I only wish I could do what she can do with a pencil. 
31. My youngest son. What gentle and compassionate spirit. Thanks for all your snuggles.
32. Psalm 27
33. Friends and Family on the West Coast. I miss them. 
34. My brothers- even though they are typical boys and never write or call. I still love you like crazy. 
35. Books and people who write them. You have blessed my life!
36. Mexican food. Real Mexican food.
37. America! What a gift to live here and have the freedoms that it brings.
38. Times alone. It recharges my soul.
39. Times with people. You bless my soul.
40. Jesus Christ.

(After writing this post I was keenly aware 40 was not enough! I am richly blessed)