26 November 2015

thanksgiving + amy's birthday all in one...an epic day to be thankful.


  • really great song
  • "i want my eyes to see right, i want my mind to think Christ." - from spontaneous worship, jeremy riddle
  • knowing so many around the world (and especially in the US) are intentionally thinking about thankfulness today


  • when a fellow thankful-er comes by just to share the gift she received
  • shoprite + adam & eve outing
  • that time a friend delivered a favor faaaaar faster than i was expecting- what an unexpected blessing!  
  • lovely flowers & Truth words


  • hearing men read to kids
  • science night!
  • family pretzel making
  • getting to be generous with my hair...purpose in most everything.  (and the funny quote from ben about my haircut "you took a risk and the risk paid off.")  


  • giving thanks and celebrating my LOVELY sister's birth all in the same day.
  • a few things i'm most thankful for when it comes to amy (a thankful list within a thankful list)
    • her commitment to clear communication
    • her dedication to our family - and really to everyone that she cares about - she does not give up on anyone.
    • the way she looks for the good
    • how she believes the best about people & about life - and how she believes the best in me
    • her faithfulness to send birthday boxes
    • that she likes to take long walks on the beach with her sister as much as i do
    • her convictions and passions.  she considers what she stands for and why.
    • she has brought cali-n-tito's to the airport both times we've come home in the past 3 1/2 years.
    • she gives and gives and gives
    • she is strong and capable and knowledgeable - but still real and humble.
    • she values people - no matter their age or position or lifestyle
    • that she's my sister and my friend.  i'm so thankful. 

Thanksgiving 2014