13 February 2020

grateful and thankful


  • being well is so much better than being sick.
  • unlike mine, God's patience and grace are endless
  • a clear instruction from God.  the opportunity to be obedient. 
  • emma's picture of the flowering bush behind the cottage


  • christal brought chicken salad chick
  • super fast wal-mart grocery pick up
  • anytime any kid shares their heart and life with me 
  • good stuff: 


  • excellent podcast from mike foster on communication -- "we don't hear what someone said, we imagine what they meant." "what do you need right now?" 
  • texting with gina 
  • thursday morning wake up call from amy ;) 
  • sweet little ones playing sweetly together.  peaceful moments in toddler town. 


  • the giggles (and the workout) that came from the girls as they were pulled around on the blanket
  • even when it feels overwhelming, it's really not all that hard to get everything reset and cleaned up
  • such delicious breakfast for dinner.  community group food is so good. 
  • helpful math tool that saved our morning/day


  • yaya's willingness to bring/make lunch here on sunday.  
  • the note from nick
  • the questions asked and hearts shared in community group
  • getting to see polly's ultrasound - sharing in the doblin's joy!