16 August 2018

so many thankful things.


  • christal's visit - her deep understanding about foster care (plus coffee and scones!)
  • relevant podcast (helping redeem the time in the pick up line)(though my new activity may be coming up with good pick up lines in the pick up line to use on nick)
  • wedding food at community group


  • 10% off coupon + ebates + giftcard + visa rewards...it's almost like they are paying me to shop (not really...but i like saving money/getting rewards when i spend money!)
  • the way it just works with molly - sharing life, sharing kids, sharing hearts and treats (and casserole and soup and on and on and on)
  • the pool is blue again 
  • the sweet lady at clearwater pools
  • the t-shirts came! (and so much quicker than i anticipated)


  • lots of little projects getting done around the house (thanks, nick!)
  • the table in the cottage has a fresh coat of paint
  • when people are easy to be around
  • pizza with the myers
  • we are officially a bonafide certified foster family
  • fabulous quotes/Truth on instagram


  • choosing who/what we study in school (in this case the writings of CS Lewis)
  • the way suzie lets me help
  • running around lakebottom with nick
  • sharing shoes with emma to make a polar pop possible
  • a sneak peak at the bicycle pillow
  • my first water ice (philly phreeze!  with real phruit)(thanks for the introduction p mike)


  • sharing of hearts and lives in community group
  • real and meaningful conversations at CCC on sunday
  • time with amy taylor!! oh how i enjoy her authenticity and grace and kindness. 
  • this sweet girl with her elephant onesie (and how she loves the elephant on her bouncy seat)(God is so kind in the details)