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