I've come upon the perfect gift.
It can be given for any occasion - birthdays, showers, anniversaries, just because, or even to those who are grieving. The idea came from Ann Voskamp at A Holy Experience, to give JOY-in-a-box.
I am still counting my blessings, chronicling them through photos.
It has become a balm to my soul.
This joy, I want to share it.
Can you package JOY?
No, but you can share it and spread it and scatter its seeds to grow in others' lives.
So I send out Joy-in-a-box.
Maybe one will come your way. Someday?
Contents of my joy-in-a-box:
* The printables from Ann Voskamp's post The Best Gift - {a JOY banner, bookmark, graphics to decorate a gratitude journal}
* One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
* Monthly Joy Dare printables {found at A Holy Experience}- for ideas on what to number as gifts
* Two Talks about gratitude - The Choice to be Grateful by Pres. Henry B. Eyring and Gratitude a Path to Happiness by Sister Bonnie D. Parkin
* Dove Chocolate
* a nest decoration made from this tutorial
* this handmade bird's nest necklace
* a blank journal from The Natural Paperie to decorate as a gratitude journal
* beautiful pens to write with using my pretty pen tutorial
* bookmarks from Lilac and Lavendar
* a perpetual calendar featuring Thankful verses of scripture
* A personalized music CD with uplifting music:
- Gratitude by Nichole Nordeman
- Blessings
by Laura Story
- Amazing Grace {My Chains are Gone}
by Chris Tomlin
- Blessed Be His Name by Jenny Phillips
- Lead, Kindly Light
by Steven Sharp Nelson
- This Is the Christ
by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- Beautiful Life by Fisher
- Hymn to Hope
by Secret Garden
- Going Home
by Libera
- Everybody
by Ingrid Michaelson
- My Kindness Shall Not Depart From Thee
by Rob Gardner and the Spire Choir
- Beautiful For Me
by Nichole Nordeman
- Rescue Me by Jenny Phillips
Other posts about my gratitude journey:
Count Your Blessings
Eucharisteo
Living in Thanksgiving Daily
That's a beautiful idea. I need to read her book. I received "joy in a box" when my family and I had to make a really hard move to the desert and I was very discouraged. My lovely sister in law sent a nice package with presents that lasted over several days to cheer us up. It was an incredibly thoughtful thing for her to do. I need to remember this and do it for someone.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful idea.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing...I can "feel" it's powerfulness even through your beautiful pictures.
Lovely.
Wow! This would be SO much fun to do! Really nice.
ReplyDeletewhat a great collection. Will have to see if my library has that book. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. What a wonderful idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful collection! I'm sure it will inspire and uplift.
ReplyDeleteLove this so very much. Simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI've just recently discovered Ann Voskamp's writings over the past few weeks, they are such a treasure!
This is such a great idea! I really like many of those songs and they really do capture JOY. Thanks for the idea....I might have to create something similar for the wonderful friends in my life.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful idea! I really need to stop and smell the roses a little more often, and this ha inspired me to do just that. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAlso, after researching that book a little I'm thinking I definitely need to get my hands on a copy!
What a lovely way to use your book from TheNaturalPaperie.etsy.com I am honored!
ReplyDelete-Nicole