Wednesday, August 13, 2008

More for the 1000 Gifts List...


Give up the bitterness,
the anger,
the sadness
for what isn't,
that you wish you had.
And embrace the gift
of what you do have.
For therein is really what you want more of...
Joy.
-Elizabeth Elliot


244. the joy of Malli's contented, sweet spirit
245. the joy of dinner with my daughter, Savannah-Jane
246.the joy of watching rain fall on the pond
247. the joy of rocking Malli on the porch
248. the joy of hearing frogs croaking at night

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