146 more gifts for a total of 762

 So I ended May 5th I think it was - with 616 and realized how far behind i was - so here are 146 more.

So 616 plus 146 =    762 Gifts

1. Three of my grandkids came with their parent to hear my first service sermon
2. Positive feedback on sermon
3. Tears re: conversation that took place around Brandon on trip back (UGLY BEAUTIFUL)
4. Quiet reflection 
5. Deciding to back off from texting people - alleviate stress
6. More tears (U.B)
7. Being told “I Love You” from my husband
8. Watching my grandkids reactions
9. Wednesday with Maverick
10. More airport time with Maverick
11. Listening to Maverick explain planes
12. Watching life through Mav’s eyes
13. Seeing Maverick waving and pilots waving back
14. Hosting 3 generations of retreaters
15. Chatting with / hosting long time friend
16. Butter shortbread cookies
17. Earl Grey tea with cream and sugar
18. Supper with W & B
19. Steak on BBQ - yum
20. God spoke through Josh’s sermon
21. Hugs from Sunday school kids
22. Matilda invite to competitive Synchro
23. Backing video with Matilda and friends
24. Spontaneous lunch pic up from Grace can - and eating at Ashley’s with Leah and Ash on  her break
25. Key Lime pie
26. Mother’s Day Lunch - ordered in from Olive Garden
27. Spending time with Roger while Alvin took Ev to BB at the school
28. Tiramasue - so yummy
29. Playing baseball with Maverick and his new bat and ball - he is so happy about it
30. Letting Maverick buy a bicycle horn
31. I preached on Mother’s Day
32. Seeing his joy with the sound of the horn
33. Watching Maverick fly around the loop on his bike
34. Hearing the horn
35. Worship songs
36. Watching Sofia sing
37. Seeing Amelia doing the camera at church
38. Hug from Cheryl
39. Praying with Robyn
40. Blanket on our wall with the beautiful pics of the grandkids
41. Orchid growing - year 2.
42. Sucking up the Asian beetles in the hand held vac
43. My Bible <3
44. Reading Cliff’s blog
45. Cheering while hockey was on
46. Dropping off cheque at CRA for WRATW
47. Jam and peanut butter on toast
48. Everything bagel toasted wtih cream cheese getting warm under my bed duvet
49. Working through my own thoughts regarding “Granny on a Mission” 
50. People donating
51. CHVN Sylvia doing an interview/story
52. Giving Lindy a hug
53. Donations of crocheted bears
54. Wednesday early morning prayer time
55. Dill pickle soup recipe
56. Fresh biscuits
57. Pancakes with syrup and butter 
58. Talking with girls re: Cali and dates
59. Recalling my time at the Mark Centre silent retreat
60. Anticipation of our trip to Kelowna
61. Anticipation of our first VW convertible ride - hopefully soon
62. Beauty of the hydrangeas that were given to me as a bouquet
63. Friends who give bouquets for no reason at all
64. Hug and chat with S.H
65. Watching Maverick make a new friend
66. Short phone call and catch up with Curin
67. Long weekend ahead
68. Opening the cabin after a long winter
69. Hearing that St Clements renamed Colonization Road to Reconciliation Road
70. So far so good - still Covid free
71. Fresh sliced Cara Cara oranges
72. Making and serving breakfast for retreater (Desta)
73. Sound of working sump pump
74. Fireplace warming up the morning coolness
75. Knowledge of people gathered and praying for Kilcona
76. Friendship with Desta from Sioux Lookout
77. Watching tiny sparrows at feeder
78. Alvin helping/working with Michael & Elmer
79. Alvin able to pull Josh’s trailer out of mud
80. Putting $88 in my gas tank (UB)
81. Purples shampoo brings white lustre back to my grey hair 
82. The feel of freshly brushed teeth
83. Mike’s new red truck
84. Ashley’s 4 day work week
85. Matilda Joy’s half birthday - 9 1/2
86. Short visit with Pat - it has been a long time
87. Roger and Ev played at Investor’s Group Stadium - flag football
88. Sermon on Peace: Reconciliation and Forgiveness by Josh
89. Ashley’s creative birthday cake for Matilda
90. Rick sent the link for the Chicken Claw
91. Sending hamburger supper to Darren
92. Reds Tree Co cutting more of our willows
93. Songbirds singing
94. Afternoon nap because I am so tired
95. Foyer talks with Lorrie
96. Meeting new people
97. The sight of a full parking lot for women’s breakfast
98. Homemade cinnamon buns
99. Cherie Kupes talk (YWAM Africa)
100. Josh’s home made fries for family gathering
101. Klassen hugs 
102. Meeting my nieces boyfriend 
103. Watching the Lunar eclipse
104. Some QT alone time at Starbucks
105. Oatmeal with all the toppings
106. Psalm 91: 1-7
107. Water color painting in my Bible
108. Drop off donation from our besties - and an impromptu visit
109. The snow is GONE!
110. Smell of Spring
111. Relief finally from eye issues (with spring allergies?)
112. Seeing the garden twinkle lights in the dark night
113. Conversation with Luanne over chat message - she is so lovely
114. Poplar’s making my eyes hurt but they are blooming!  (UB)
115. Grass is green
116. No covid talk at the family gathering
117. Hearing a new song
118. Compliment re my character on facebook.  Positive but humbling
119. Gave Sabina money for her niece in the DR
120. My manicure
121. Snail mail to Sofia
122. Shortest ever church meeting on an important vote
123. Church vote passed!
124. Watching Everett with his friend at church
125. Roger’s first touchdown
126. Klassen gathering - almost everyone there (Wpg crew anyhow)
127. More pics of the twins!
128. Playing Farkle with friends
129. Eyes feeling better!
130. Rain (UB)
131. Small sparrows at feeder
132. Loons in the marsh
133. Seeing baby goslings
134. Seeing Kelly Milan for my foot PF issue
135. Meeting Lezley the social worker
136. Car loaded full of donations for Jordan’s Principle - Peguis First Nation
137. Being settle regarding the donations/givers etc
138. Buds on trees
139. Early morning breakfast at Smitty’s with Meggie
140. Texting with my niece Sarah
141. Tapdancing memories
142. Writing letters to my kids and grandkids
143. 26 ABC Verses recited by Theodore Parker Bennett - amazing
144. Alvin and Mike repairing ost shingles on our roof from the crazy wind!
145. Early morning smell of maple bacon
146. Cute story on the news about the toddler who ordered 30 something cheeseburgers from McDonald’s along with a 16 dollar tip - on his mom’s phone

71 more makes a total of 616 Gifts

 And on and on we go - as I drive on our way home from Calgary - I am counting gifts:

1. regarding my hearing app - I found out my hearing loss is minimal
2. if I wanted to, and hard the money *sigh - hearing aids would help with the constant ringing in my ears
3. hearing that Leah got the letter from Alvin 
4. chatting with old friends and relatives at the Q conference
5. taking the boys and Sundae how for the weekend
6. hearing my grandkids say I LOVE YOU GRANNY
7. being thanked by a grandchild
8. anticipation at what is in store for Kilcona Park Alliance Church
9. snuggles with Sundae as I slept the night on the couch
10. tucking in my two oldest boys for the night - prayer time and kiss good night
11. watching Everett play basketball - he had a good game
12. impromtu fill in at SS for Mrs. Coralee
13. meeting an old friend at church and having a visit
14. car packed and ready to go to Calgary
15. staying over night in Swift Current
16. Meeting our little great grand nieces Cleo and Hazel in person
17. Hugs from family 
18. seeing the moutains from afar - I am always in awe
19. glass of wine and good conversation with Ray & Ellie
20. coffee and visit with my nephew - it has been a while
21. babysitting the little twins while their parents go our for 3 hours
22. sweet baby noises
23. smiles from Cleo - and being told by her daddy that she doesn't give too many but I experienced quite a few
24. a good sleep at the end of the day
25. hugs from Gord and Janice
26. hugs from Celeste and Joel
27. beautiful flower bouquests picked up for Ellie and Celeste upon our arrival there
28. seeing my nephew so happy
29. listening to SiriusXM all the way to Calgary and back - love the music 
30. facetiming with Ash and the kids while away
31. yummy food that Elleanore made for supper
32. pizzas made in their new outdoor pizza oven
33. cheaper gas in Calgary
34. thankful that our kids are okay with collecting the paper and watering the plant - thanks Michael I think
35. converstaion around the topic of which I am writing a sermon - Peace begins in the home
36. once again realziing while we are away that our kdis and grandkds are such incredible gifts to us
37. songs that make me think and eflrect on life like ex It's Okay to Cry - It's Okay to Fall Apart
38. safety while travelling
39. good gas mileage
40. roadside washrooms that need to be accessed in a hurry lol
41. good coffee while travelling
42. hours of conversation with Alvin
43. seeind the bds on the trees in Calgary and seeing trees we have never seen before
44. seeing the carriage house complete 
45. counting the blessing of family
46. wrestling with the sermon writing
47. tumbleweeds
48. seeing so many baby calves in the pasture
49. thankful it is so nice to travel to Calagary and back in a new car
50. sunshine through the window
51. warm heated seats that feel good
52. windmills
53. sharing our Fudgeoos and Chips Ahoy
54. ability to use my phone as a hotspot when the internew would not connect
55. taking my sister in law for a pedicure
56. old houses that I woud love to know story behind 
57. good highways to travel on in SASK and ALBERTA
58. remembering my mom on the 26th anniversary of her death
59. anticipating Heaven
60. thankful for our health
61. the beautiful blue color of the Bow River
62. a long walk around the Bow River Park
63. Leo Mol bear statues in the park
64. sheep in the field - lots of them
65. hearing the heart of Cliff D. blog as he shares his story
66. the power of words
67. seeing a bird carry a big stick for a nest
68. watching Zeke play in the river - but only so far in lol
69. seeing farmers in their fields
70. 23 degree C weather as we drive.  Summer!
71. dust storms and then clear travels

So 71 added to the previous 545 so this brings us to a total of 616 Gifts to date.