Thankful today for my Gmaw who celebrated 82 years of life today! And thankful for the four surgeries/procedures that went well for different family members today! And thankful for my cousin's engagement today! It was a big day for my extended family all the way around. Thanking God for his kindness to my family today.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Monday, July 14, 2014
GRATITUDE 175 God of the Sabbath
This week I am still reaping what I sowed two weeks ago.
Two weeks ago we were on vacation with Andy's family and I sowed seeds of REST all week long. It's a gift of grace that I have in-laws that are so loving and good to me. So just like being with my family, it's extremely restful for me to be with them. I didn't cook. I didn't change diapers. I took naps. I went for coffee with my sisters. I sat by the pool ALL. DAY. LONG.
And I am reaping the harvest of renewed motivation and energy to do the things God has called me to as a wife and mom. I never realize how depleted I am until I stop to really rest.
So thankful that we serve a God of Sabbath. A God who has done all for us and calls us to rest as a "dramatization of the heart of the gospel: “To the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith will be counted as righteousness” (Romans 4:5).Thankful for my weekly Sabbath times that renew me for the week ahead. And thankful for my extended times of vacation and rest that give wind to my sails for the next season of work and service.
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| We both found this spot to be perfect for afternoon naps! |
Two weeks ago we were on vacation with Andy's family and I sowed seeds of REST all week long. It's a gift of grace that I have in-laws that are so loving and good to me. So just like being with my family, it's extremely restful for me to be with them. I didn't cook. I didn't change diapers. I took naps. I went for coffee with my sisters. I sat by the pool ALL. DAY. LONG.
And I am reaping the harvest of renewed motivation and energy to do the things God has called me to as a wife and mom. I never realize how depleted I am until I stop to really rest.
So thankful that we serve a God of Sabbath. A God who has done all for us and calls us to rest as a "dramatization of the heart of the gospel: “To the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith will be counted as righteousness” (Romans 4:5).Thankful for my weekly Sabbath times that renew me for the week ahead. And thankful for my extended times of vacation and rest that give wind to my sails for the next season of work and service.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
GRATITUDE 174 Friends who feel like family
Chicken and Steak Fajitas
World Cup Soccer
Card Games
Friends who feel like family
A Sunday afternoon well spent
Saturday, July 12, 2014
GRATITUDE 173 Saturday Thanks
Thankful today for:
A free punch bowl and cups that happen to match the glasses my grandmother had when I was growing up
A husband who helps with laundry
Time with Emma Grace and Andy after the boys went to bed
A morning run
A midday nap
An afternoon thunderstorm
Faithful supporters who provide for our family
The knowledge that the sting of missing China is a part of God's best for our family...he plans everything for our good, especially the pain he allows us to endure
A free punch bowl and cups that happen to match the glasses my grandmother had when I was growing up
A husband who helps with laundry
Time with Emma Grace and Andy after the boys went to bed
A morning run
A midday nap
An afternoon thunderstorm
Faithful supporters who provide for our family
The knowledge that the sting of missing China is a part of God's best for our family...he plans everything for our good, especially the pain he allows us to endure
Friday, July 11, 2014
GRATITUDE 172 Freebie Friday
We took advantage of all the freebies offered today....well, except for Krispy Kreme's dozen donuts for 77 cents. I figured we didn't need donuts on top of the free chic-fila meals and free slurpees in honor of 7-11's birthday! Since it was our family night, even Andy got into the whole cow thing....
Thursday, July 10, 2014
GRATITUDE 171 Thursday Thanks
Thankful today for:
Another afternoon thunderstorm
A train ride with all three of my kids
Slurpees
A visit with friends
Granular flow
Time to do some creative writing
An early morning with the Lord
That Christ will make all things new
The job Andy gets to do each day
Jenn, such a blessing to our family
Another afternoon thunderstorm
A train ride with all three of my kids
Slurpees
A visit with friends
Granular flow
Time to do some creative writing
An early morning with the Lord
That Christ will make all things new
The job Andy gets to do each day
Jenn, such a blessing to our family
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
GRATITUDE 170 Coming Home
Been without internet while we were on vacation. Been keeping up with my gratitude practice so now I just need to go back and do a little retro blogging from our amazing trip.
We're back now and getting into the groove of life. Thankful so far for a BIG trip to the store to restock the fridge, a generous neighbor who let me store all my groceries at her house when I got home and realized I was locked out. Thankful for how good it feels to come home after a trip. All five of us were thrilled to see our own beds!! Thankful for how refreshed and renewed I feel after a week with our family. Thankful for friends here who make "coming home" feel like "coming home!" We had a playdate with two of those neighbor friends yesterday at the pool.
So good to be home!!
We're back now and getting into the groove of life. Thankful so far for a BIG trip to the store to restock the fridge, a generous neighbor who let me store all my groceries at her house when I got home and realized I was locked out. Thankful for how good it feels to come home after a trip. All five of us were thrilled to see our own beds!! Thankful for how refreshed and renewed I feel after a week with our family. Thankful for friends here who make "coming home" feel like "coming home!" We had a playdate with two of those neighbor friends yesterday at the pool.
So good to be home!!
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