1000 Gifts Retreat-Southern Region

 On a fall Saturday-

 in morning crispness, 

down a long,
 leaf-strewn lane to the farm

as cattle waited for the

 dew pressed-down softly to dry

Fourteen women gathered

 in the warm hospitality of a home-
offered as blessing.

To share the viewing of a video

of the grace story told by 

Ann Voskamp

of Counting Gifts

With small group time to talk it out

and share a bit of the story that resides 

in each of us

Because of the Creator Gifts in us

He still creates.

And a farm-style meal shared.

Laced round rightly with laughter.

 A walk around the farm grounds-

time to breathe and rest.

And catch up with 

the soul center that patiently awaits

attention

and care.

A community of grace

 that just might be part of a movement-

of Counting Gifts

to live in Thanksgiving

 for the Gift of the One

 who brings JOY.

A Creative Haven event

near Claremont, North Carolina.

Hosted by Jenny Whitely

Facilitated by Diane Guelzow.


Have you read the book about Counting Gifts?
Do you keep track of the gifts
 to see the story of His faithfulness?
 Share with us here.