#441. On Monday, I had an incredible ride with my husband, Breezy and Harley. Thank you, Lord, for keeping me safe. For the joy that welled up in my spirit as I was outside in the beautiful weather with the love of my life (Bob) and the equine loves of my life too! (Breezy and Harley).

#442. On that ride, God gave us a calm ride along the river...our calmest yet. It allowed me to truly enjoy the wonder of His creation.

#443. On that ride, we were able to trot and canter together and laugh together. Even Bob and Breezy! LOL!

#444. Afterwards, I hung out with the horses in the corral and Harley was so silly. Oh, Lord, you have made the horses with such personality. How did you do that? I know that part of it is merely to delight us humans! And oh how it does!

#445. Yesterday's arena ride with Harley wasn't nearly so peaceful, Lord. You know something was definitely wrong...yet as I prepared to get Harley in the trailer I gave him a stern talking to. "Now Harley, I have done a good job not getting angry with you today, but I am really close to anger right now. You just get in that trailer. I know you aren't afraid to do that...so just do it. I don't want to blow up over this little thing...but I am near my boiling point!" And Harley gave me a "kiss" on the face at just that moment. I do believe he knows what I am saying...(I taught him to "kiss" and he uses it at the most bizarre moments...)

#437. For the privilege of being invited to step in to lead worship at church yesterday. The person scheduled to do it had the flu...I was overwhelmed, had to depend on God, but was in awe that it was *HIS* idea for me to do this...how ironic.

#438. All the things that I prayed for seemed to happen at some level. I prayed that Tony, the worship pastor--who couldn't lead because he was presenting the morning's message--would be able to just worship the Lord prior to giving his message. He called and told me he had been blessed by having a chance to do that.

#439. I prayed that the people who normally are in the band, but who wouldn't have to worry about playing, might be refreshed and encouraged by not having to come for an early practice...the drummer told me last night what a blessing it was not to be "on" yesterday for a change...that he was able to kick back and it was a good thing. Thank you, Lord.

#440. I had prayed also that in spite of not having the big worship team, someone(s) would be able to worship God in a special way...that maybe it would actually be a *good* thing for someone...and a lady came up to me after the service and shared how nice it was for her...that she could really worship with just the guitar and the voice...that it was a good thing for her...Thank you, Lord, for that encouragement...

I just so much wanted to worship God myself...and I did...and wanted others to be able to do so as well...I hope and pray they did.

#431. For an incredibly wonderful time for my whole family at my accountability partner's home last night. We had such fun playing Taboo together and Wii tennis! What wonderful laughter and joy there was. ALL of us had a great time. It is such a blessing to have fun together the four of us (my family), but when we can have fun being together AND be with another family--all of us at the same time, instead of the kids off in another room or something--that is just beyond perfect! THANK you, Lord!

#432. For grace, forgiveness, that His mercies are new each morning.

#433. For safety working in the forest yesterday--and that the mud was soft when the rope broke and I landed backside into the 6 inch deep muck!

#434. For a sunny day yesterday without rain. We have needed the rain, but the world is so waterlogged!

#435. For the view coming down into the valley...all the way to the Sutter Buttes! Amazing how crisp and clear and beautiful!

#436. For a good time with extended family (my side) yesterday at Chevy's and that I didn't eat outside of my boundaries. The food was good and the interaction pleasant!

#427. For a wonderful time with extended family yesterday.

#428. That there is no post-Christmas let-down! The very things that we have focused on this Christmas that have made Christmas feel so special continue with us today and every day. I love this! Thank you, Lord!

#429. For authenticity amongst extended family members who all love the Lord.

#430. For calling family members out even when it was difficult for them. Thank you for rescuing them, Lord.

#423. For ping pong with the family in the garage on Christmas Eve.

#424. For giggles and silliness -- that our family enjoys eachother so much. Oh, Lord, thank you!

#425. For family "group hug."

#426. For family SINGING! Lord, the miracle you have done in our family continues to floor me. I PRAISE YOU!!!!

#419. For beautiful music to enjoy and to help remind me of all Jesus has done.

#420. For a home that I have that is warm, safe, and dry.

#421. For my husband's job.

#422. For the amazing encouragement that God has given me through others.

#415. For a warm fire.

#416. For abundance.

#417. For festive music the lifts the spirits.

#418. For quiet time alone with God in the early morning.