53. The opportunity to become a "Professional Engineer"
52. A 6 year old who packs his own lunch.
51. The smell of baked goods in my oven.
50. Our local public school system.
49. The dip my blood pressure has taken since I stopped following the news in painstaking detail.
48. Having a stocked deep freezer in the garage.
47. Seeing my 6 year old read Bible stories in his room on a Saturday afternoon.
46. Unexpected compliments from strangers, especially in regards to my kids' behavior.
45. Coupons.
44. Witnessing my grandmother beat breast cancer not once, but twice.
43. Seeing my baby fall asleep anywhere but in her crib.
42. A Saturday full of gardening.
41. A handyman husband.
40. The emerald waters of Destin, Florida.
39. The perk of tagging along on Sam's work trips to see places I wouldn't otherwise go.
38. A three year old girl who sings incessantly about anything and everything.
37. Handprint artwork on my office wall.
36. The biblical knowledge of my teachers, staff, and peers at church.
35. The amazing rain showers we've been receiving that so cleanse my soul (and quench the thirst of my gardens).
34. The ability to find the humor in most situations.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Thankful Thursday
33. The promise that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
32. Living in the Bible Belt where families unashamedly thank God in restaurants before they lay a hand on their food.
31. The freedoms afforded to me by my American citizenship.
30. A husband who doesn't blink twice at the prospect of having to take our 3 kids to the pediatrician all by himself.
29. A boss who understands my love for Jesus and my family.
28. The fact that I almost enjoy ironing, vacuuming, and cleaning bathrooms.
27. The unadulterated joy a new baby brings into what would otherwise be a mundane work day.
32. Living in the Bible Belt where families unashamedly thank God in restaurants before they lay a hand on their food.
31. The freedoms afforded to me by my American citizenship.
30. A husband who doesn't blink twice at the prospect of having to take our 3 kids to the pediatrician all by himself.
29. A boss who understands my love for Jesus and my family.
28. The fact that I almost enjoy ironing, vacuuming, and cleaning bathrooms.
27. The unadulterated joy a new baby brings into what would otherwise be a mundane work day.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Encore Tuesday
26. The model of a Flat Tax in Genesis 47.
25. Seeing that rainbow on I-16 last Friday.
24. The chance to clean my garage.
23. Overtime for Sam, while it lasted.
22. Keeping me calm at the sight of my 3 year olds (very) bloody toe.
21. The opportunity to jog through raindrops tonight and smell the gift of a light drizzle
25. Seeing that rainbow on I-16 last Friday.
24. The chance to clean my garage.
23. Overtime for Sam, while it lasted.
22. Keeping me calm at the sight of my 3 year olds (very) bloody toe.
21. The opportunity to jog through raindrops tonight and smell the gift of a light drizzle
Monday, August 23, 2010
A Spirit of Gratitude
As with most things in the blogosphere/blog land/world o' bloggers, I have no idea how I originally stumbled upon Ann Voskamp's Holy Experience blog. She is truly inspirational - a devout Christian, a loving wife, a devoted mother, and a truly gifted writer. She has put me on my face multiple times, as she has a way of humbling me in a way I can't explain.
One of the things she has done is start a Gratitude Community, which you can read more about here. In summation, when we stop and thank God for his many, countless blessings we "begin to feel more joy, less stress, better health, more connected in our relationships, and more delight in our everyday life."
And you know what? That sounds good to me!
My goal is to list at least 20 things for which I am thankful each Monday, beyond that, additional blessing are a bonus.
Without further ado...
20. Involved grandparents.
19. The fine teachers in my life and my kids' lives.
18. Seeing the look on my kids' faces at the sight of snowfall
17. The beauty of a roadside of spring flowers
16. The beauty of a hillside of fall leaves
15. A tolerance for Georgia summers which has provided me with a deep appreciation for cooler fall temperatures.
14. Bedtime stories, sandwiched between two eager kids.
13. A passionate sister.
12. A generous father.
11. A frugal mother.
10. The privilege of knowing each of my grandparents into my adulthood (or close to it).
9. The opportunity to witness something "click" in my child's brain.
8. Smiles, on anyone at anytime. They're more contagious than yawns.
7. Dave Ramsey and his financial peace.
6. The people in my life who've challenged me, because they give me perspective and resolve.
5. Parents who raised me in a Christian home.
4. The joy I feel when my 15 month old grabs my hand with her hand so we can walk together.
3. Three kids who beg me to stop tickling them only to throw their arms up "asking" for more.
2. Those little sun rays that peek through the clouds on overcast days.
1. The peace that comes with knowing You have a plan for me, specifically, according to Your Purpose.
One of the things she has done is start a Gratitude Community, which you can read more about here. In summation, when we stop and thank God for his many, countless blessings we "begin to feel more joy, less stress, better health, more connected in our relationships, and more delight in our everyday life."
And you know what? That sounds good to me!
My goal is to list at least 20 things for which I am thankful each Monday, beyond that, additional blessing are a bonus.
Without further ado...
20. Involved grandparents.
19. The fine teachers in my life and my kids' lives.
18. Seeing the look on my kids' faces at the sight of snowfall
17. The beauty of a roadside of spring flowers
16. The beauty of a hillside of fall leaves
15. A tolerance for Georgia summers which has provided me with a deep appreciation for cooler fall temperatures.
14. Bedtime stories, sandwiched between two eager kids.
13. A passionate sister.
12. A generous father.
11. A frugal mother.
10. The privilege of knowing each of my grandparents into my adulthood (or close to it).
9. The opportunity to witness something "click" in my child's brain.
8. Smiles, on anyone at anytime. They're more contagious than yawns.
7. Dave Ramsey and his financial peace.
6. The people in my life who've challenged me, because they give me perspective and resolve.
5. Parents who raised me in a Christian home.
4. The joy I feel when my 15 month old grabs my hand with her hand so we can walk together.
3. Three kids who beg me to stop tickling them only to throw their arms up "asking" for more.
2. Those little sun rays that peek through the clouds on overcast days.
1. The peace that comes with knowing You have a plan for me, specifically, according to Your Purpose.
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