holy experience

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Thankful Thursday (already!?)

795.  Hearing the truth spoken in love.
794.  How excited Abby is that I'm going to be her kindergarten teacher.
793.  The perfect walking track at Central Baptist Church. 
792.  Being allowed to drink tea & coffee in moderation on my new "kidney stone prevention" diet.
791.  A zero balance.
790.  No wait at the doctor's office.
789.  Lunch dates with Sam.
788.  Leftover Japanese food.
787.  Cooler-than-average high temperatures.
786.  Knowing that Jesus is praying for me.
785.  Reaching a new 10's place on the scale.
784.  Finding something to laugh about every single day.
783.  Apologetics.
782.  Evidence of common sense.
781.  Seeing truths stick with my five year old.
780.  Coupon errors in my favor.
779.  Homeschool materials available at the Dollar Tree.
778.  Unsolicited compliments.
777.  The men who so bravely stormed the beaches at Normandy to protect our freedoms.
776.  The farmers tan that comes after a long day of yardwork.

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Sunday Blessings


775.  The joy of getting to go to Grammie's house, whether individually or as a family.
774.  Sarah's sassy new hand-on-hip stance.
773.  An edged driveway and front walk (Thanks Sam!).
772.  A new, easy, out-of-the-world recipe.
771.  A girl on each arm as Sam reads the bedtime story.
770.  The scent of fabric softener on my night-time runs around the neighborhood.
769.  Clean floors.
768.  Unadulterated joy on Ben's from simple things like slimy tree frogs.
767.  Free ice cream @ Dickey's BBQ.
766.  The practicality of babywearing with the 4th child.
765.  The privilege of being able to console a child, whether my own or not, with nothing but a hug.
764.  Juicy baby sugar that's dripping down my hand as I type.
763.  Unplugged days full of playgrounds and tired muscles.
762.  Free shipping.
761.  Seeing through a 12 year old challenge by my now-deceased grandfather to read through the New Testament (I did it, Grandpop!  And the Old Testament too!)
760.  The opportunity to use a 3rd generation sewing machine to make dresses for my girls.
759.  Tomato plants that are thriving!
758.  Smiles from unexpected strangers.
757.  The healthy, hearty immune systems of 5/6th of our family so as not to succumb to Abby's short-lived virus.
756.  Sunday mornings at Central Baptist Church where the Spirit moves and family abounds.