A perfectly, lovely Mother’s Day Time with my husband who arrived home yesterday after a week in Louisiana Preparations being made in my home for community fellowship tomorrow Lunch out with Jacob yesterday Watching Jackson- what a blessing it is to listen to his observations about life from his 2 year old little mind. I will miss him being TWO!…
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Today I’m Thankful For (1000 Gifts)
Beehive boxes and frames being assembled in my living room. Painting is next! The progress we’ve made in the little boy room- the walls are almost painted. Next is to finish the trim and floor. Then it’s time for the fun part! New walls Jacob has been hanging that will frame out the bedrooms downstairs. He is doing such a…
Today I’m Thankful For (1000 Gifts)
186. I’m thankful for understanding hearts as I apologized to someone I knew I had hurt. I hope the Lord moves me on- grows me-I want to always be pruned of the ugly truth of my heart. 187. I’m thankful for my husband. These days and this season have been long on him and yet he continues to press forward.…
Today I’m Thankful For (1000 Gifts)
181. A beautiful new daughter-in-law 182. Babies growing healthy, joyful and strong 183. Good friends who came to visit our home, yesterday 184. A few days with Paul home this week 185. Watching Jessa learn to sew…really all the children learning new things!
Today I’m Thankful For…… (One Thousand Gifts)
175. Fresh blueberries picked this morning!! 176. Summer is always slow for Paul’s work. We’ve been very thankful to have him home more this past several weeks. 177. Another finished sewing project (this time, Rapunzel’s dress) for Meredith 178. Time with a dear friend this week 179. Progress on our home schedule (it seems like we’re always tweaking the routines!)…
Today, I’m Thankful For… (One Thousand Gifts)
170. Older children who can get things done in a hurry! 😀 171. The items Paul has finished on his “honey-please-do-list” today 172. Bright sunshine (I do realize it’s hot but it actually feels *marvelous* to me today!) 173. Snuggles with my two little men today 174. Another finished sewing project! (Today, was repairing a television camera cover for Paul’s…
One Thousand Gifts
It’s been a long, exhausting month. I’m trying to remind myself of my blessings…. 165. Meredith’s curls that look like tiny springs around her head when rain is coming. They feel so soft against my cheek when she comes up to hug me at night. 166. Ripe blackberries on the vines outside our home 167. The tiny one and his…
One Thousand Gifts
161. These weeks have found me more grateful than ever for the sweet mama the Lord gave me. When I think over my life with her, I remember times of watching the amazing gift of mercy she had for others. I thank the Lord for her gentle spirit. It was beautiful to watch. For some reason, when I think on…
From Our Yard
Those evenings when I just want to sit and linger….. Those evenings when I want to soak in all the Lord has given… how rich my life is…. how my heart is so full, and *so thankful*… This is one of those evenings. I wanted to just stay and not miss a minute. The fall sunsets are so very beautiful.…
coming home
When I see pictures of my home, it evokes an emotional response in my heart. As we approach our little stretch of this road, my body wants to leap forward to our drive. When we pull into our place, I often stop and silently thank the Lord for His many, abundant blessings. He is good. I am one very blessed…
one thousand gifts
144. Joshua making his coffee drink in the kitchen…complete with whipped cream! 145. discussions of baby names 146. fried okra for lunch 147. contact yesterday from a highschool friend 148. my dear Aunt Cathy…always a listening ear when my heart feels like it is breaking 149. family dinners 150. smiles on little faces after days of illness 151. afternoon chats…
one thousand gifts
139. Matthew who watches a You Tube video and learns to change our oven element 140. beautiful weather this week 141. The basement contractors are gone! They did not finish this job in a way that would make me want to recommend them to anyone. I’m really just glad they are gone. We will have some things we need to…