07 March 2013

so much to be thankful for.

  • delightful dinner with the bergstrom's
  • "He knows my name...He sees each tear that falls..."
  • when i get to see my children make excellent decisions
  • this incredible picture of jacob white (thanks for your thoughtfulness, friends)(is it even legal for me to share this picture?! here's a plug for your amazing business):
  • "My peace is such an all encompassing gift that is independent of all circumstances." - Jesus Calling
  • thankful to have a thankful list to go over (it's so good for me to go over God's faithfulness and remember His gifts...)
  • getting to share
  • when others share with us (i'm specifically thankful for erin's willingness to share some strawberry pie.  oh. my.  that was delicious)
  • sweet 2nd grade class picture:
  • vacuum #7 (excellent choice, eli!)
  • march 4th -- the day that tells you what to do. (and the incredible softball coach/role model/person who poured much - and continues to pour much!- into my life through the years that said those fun words, Mr. Alton Johnson.)
  • the song  "Let the Peace of God Reign" by Hillsong
  • Sore enough to know that i did something good while exercising
  • time in the library monday night (blog post coming at cash crew blog)
  • conversation that manages to make it below the surface
  • the flower cupcake things came out of the pan!! (this called for a little "wahoo!" of joy and jumping around - cause i really didn't think they were going to come out...the boys playing in the cabin couldn't figure out why in the world i would be so excited)
  • a new toaster in the dining room!!!
  • sitting in the sunshine (in our cabin) reading
  • getting to help nick with a little project
  • run/walk/talk with nick
  • caroline's affection for & interaction with hayleigh kulah
  • the ability to read and write
  • friends who are "safe places" for me to share life and struggles and Truth
  • the note i found on my computer this morning