it's the day of all days to be thankful

• trip to the island this past friday (pictures & more details coming soon to a cash family blog near you)
• seeing my kids RUN on "God's green earth" (or in this case, His tan sand)
• content, peaceful, easy children the entire trip
• no suburns!
• emma fell asleep on the boat ride back
• my flip flop was recovered from the water (twice!)
• cartwheels on the beach
• "2 Saturdays" (ship holiday!)
• making paper beads with chelle
• early morning swimming
• caroline's letter writing abilities
• yummy cupcakes (well done, michelle deneen!)
• popcorn for lunch
• deck 8 after dinner
• catalyst podcasts
• big christmas present project is done
• wall o' magnets in the supply closet
• coffee & conversation with stephanie buchanan
• "you don't have to perform well to receive my love." - jesus calling
• wifi on deck 8 (and elsewhere)
• thankful for a year round thankful list (takes the pressure off of thanksgiving week!)
• the "wash me in the water of your word" shane & shane song
• seeds family worship songs (check our their website if you want: amazing kids' scripture songs)
• nick's willingness to handle bedtime
• knowing my family will be gathering at the cabin today - i am grateful (slightly envious - about 10%...but overall, tremendously GRATEFUL - about 90%.)
• cup of pumkin spice coffee specifically in honor of molly and thanksgiving this morning
• the overhead page just came over summoning me down to the cargo hold for our packages!!!!