1000 Gifts- Overwhelmed Wednesday

Overwhelmed: to cover over completely, to overcome by superior force or numbers, to overpower in thought or feeling.

Today I am overwhelmed with thankfulness for:


187. the quiet of the morning, when no one else is awake
188. the ticking of the clock
189. the sound of coffee percolating
190. the frozen beauty of a winter snow
191. the still hush of snow
192. early morning rays of sun

193. translucent ripples of water

194. doggy kisses
195. falling leaves
196. icicles glistening in the sun
197. the lighting of candles
198. shadows cast by candle light
199. contented sighs of a dog

200. a bird perched high on a bush of brilliant red berries

201. the aroma of freshly ground coffee beans
202. the blackness of night
203. tears that come from laughter
204. a new day
205. cold air and a warm blanket

206. turtles sunning themselves

207. Burt's Bees chapstick: specifically mango and acai berry
208. the flapping of bird's wings as they take off
209. lined paper
210. mechanical pencils

211. first buds blooming

212. rubber bands
213. self-adhesive stamps
214. light shining through the window
215. my camera
216. trees bending and whispering in the wind

217. ducks with mohawks