Giving Thanks Series: Day One
Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 10:25PM 
When I was pregnant with my girl several years ago, I remember having a brief conversation with God as I was walking through the grocery store one day. I was headed toward the dairy products when a series of questions came to my mind... "I wonder what she'll be like? I wonder who she'll look like? Maybe she'll have blue eyes? I'd be okay with brown hair. Maybe I'll get a glimpse of my mother when I study her face? Well, whatever you decide is fine with me. Please take care of her. I love her already. Amen."
This image reminds me that God hears all prayers. Even the wacky ones.
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In anticipation of Thanksgiving, over the next ten days, I'm planning to share ten people, places or things for which I am truly thankful. Perhaps you are inspired to do the same? Share your thoughts in the comments each day or include a link to your blog post or flickr image and tag it "giving thanks" so we can wallow around in thanksgiving-ness before it's time to haul out the holly.
giving thanks, my girl in Giving Thanks
Reader Comments (15)
yes He does...what a special photo!
Fun 10-day project ....I think I will.
The deep blue of Heaven
answered in her eyes
and her smile
way exceeds
what you were willing
to settle for.
What a beautiful photo.
I will try to join in, maybe not the whole 10 days, but when I can. It's a great thought to actually take time for Thanksgiving!
What a wonderful photo!
I will try to follow along most days even our Thanksgiving is long past :)
It's a great idea regardless of timing so I'll go post one to my blog as soon as possible (may need an hour). See you tomorrow.
Wonderful idea. I love to scrapbook and that sounds like a perfect mini album idea to me.
So sweet! How can you not be thankful for that beautiful girl. I can't wait to see what's next.
I would like to participate in this wonderful expression of "thanksgiving". I can't promise a post everyday but i would like to try.
This first one of yours is a beautiful photo of a absolutely beautiful little girl.
i just found your blog via elk.
Lovely photo and a most precious and sweet subject! It shows how proud you are of her :-)
What a lovely idea. And a stunning, thoughtful shot:)
absolutely wonderful
Beautiful picture and a lovely prayer.
Every night before he goes to sleep my son and I give thanks. Sometimes it's as simple as thanking god for his toys but I know he is learning prayers of gratitude and I thank god for giving me a son to say thanks with.
This is truly beautiful!!!
The lighting is ust perfect and the words are wonderful!!
thank you for sharing!!!
your photo is just beautiful.
What a great idea. Beautiful post! I think I'll give it a go...