75. Refreshing received from the E Women's Conference
76. Worshipping with friends
77. Resting when needed
78. A comfortable home
79. Hope
80. God's provision
81. Long lasting friendships
82. Celebrex....take that arthritis!
83. Clean laundry
84. Naps
85. Crushed ice
86. Happy children...my own; life is much better when I know my kids are content
Showing posts with label thankful. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thankful. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
One Thousand Gifts
65. Anticipation of my NG8….our 8th annual sister trip. San Antonio better get ready!
66. New Testament Challenge that has really challenged me to know more about Jesus.
67. The Bible tells us to give thanks in all circumstances so…..thank you for the rain. (Teeth clenched, but I said it.)
68. My children. They have already been on my list but they bring me joy every day as I watch the people they have become and are becoming. All three have wonderfully tender, sweet hearts.
69. Friends who text and call and email to encourage and inspire me almost daily.
70. Brett Cobler’s sweet care and attention to his grandmother.
71. Our church’s praise team and musicians. Sunday’s music was absolutely great for leading us to the throne of God.
72. Upcoming time away with my good friend Lindsay.
73. A church family that provides role models for my teen-age daughter.
74. Tamales
66. New Testament Challenge that has really challenged me to know more about Jesus.
67. The Bible tells us to give thanks in all circumstances so…..thank you for the rain. (Teeth clenched, but I said it.)
68. My children. They have already been on my list but they bring me joy every day as I watch the people they have become and are becoming. All three have wonderfully tender, sweet hearts.
69. Friends who text and call and email to encourage and inspire me almost daily.
70. Brett Cobler’s sweet care and attention to his grandmother.
71. Our church’s praise team and musicians. Sunday’s music was absolutely great for leading us to the throne of God.
72. Upcoming time away with my good friend Lindsay.
73. A church family that provides role models for my teen-age daughter.
74. Tamales
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Is It Me or Them?
I am starting to think that I am in the minority when it comes to being snowed in. I continue to be amazed at the number of people I am encountering who, upon being asked what they are doing out in this mess, say "I had to get out of the house! I'm going crazy cooped up with the family.".
I have enjoyed every minute of the time I have been "cooped up" with my family. Am I the only one out there that has a family they don't mind being with 24/7? Is it me?
Or, is it them? Have they loaded their lives up with so much activity and so many obligations that they have forgotten how to just sit and be with the people they love? Is their home not a haven? My home is my favorite place to be.
There are countless things to do while home: reading, tv and movie watching, napping, cooking, baking, cleaning (yuck), game playing, talking.......you just won't run out of things to do. So, from where exactly does this boredom and cabin fever come?
I see these times as a chance to reconnect, to just be a family not going in fifty million directions. We stay too busy, do too much and spread ourselves too thin. It's a gift, in my opinion, to have no other choice but to be together. Sometimes we need a "time out".
As far as boredom, my mom used to say that a person isn't bored, they're boring. I think she was on to something. Speaking of my mom reminds me of something else I have realized. To all the kids and young people out there who think one more day with their family is just too excruciating to comprehend: one day they will be gone and, trust me, you will not regret spending TOO much time with them. You will only wish you had spent more.
So, please, enjoy this time. Don't wish it away. Don't whine and complain. Thank God for the gift of family.
I have enjoyed every minute of the time I have been "cooped up" with my family. Am I the only one out there that has a family they don't mind being with 24/7? Is it me?
Or, is it them? Have they loaded their lives up with so much activity and so many obligations that they have forgotten how to just sit and be with the people they love? Is their home not a haven? My home is my favorite place to be.
There are countless things to do while home: reading, tv and movie watching, napping, cooking, baking, cleaning (yuck), game playing, talking.......you just won't run out of things to do. So, from where exactly does this boredom and cabin fever come?
I see these times as a chance to reconnect, to just be a family not going in fifty million directions. We stay too busy, do too much and spread ourselves too thin. It's a gift, in my opinion, to have no other choice but to be together. Sometimes we need a "time out".
As far as boredom, my mom used to say that a person isn't bored, they're boring. I think she was on to something. Speaking of my mom reminds me of something else I have realized. To all the kids and young people out there who think one more day with their family is just too excruciating to comprehend: one day they will be gone and, trust me, you will not regret spending TOO much time with them. You will only wish you had spent more.
So, please, enjoy this time. Don't wish it away. Don't whine and complain. Thank God for the gift of family.
Monday, January 24, 2011
One Thousand Gifts
55. Phone calls from my sisters.
56. Clearance items in the school and office supply section of Walmart! Woohoo!
57. That my 13 year old still snuggles up to me on the couch.
58. Friends and family who encourage me when I am feeling insecure.
59. Quilts. They make me think of my childhood.
60. My sweet, ornery, good, faithful and funny husband.
61. Second chances..........getting them AND giving them.
62. People who love my kids and let me love theirs.
63. More wealth and health than most of the world will ever know.
64. People who look up to me........it keeps me on my toes.
56. Clearance items in the school and office supply section of Walmart! Woohoo!
57. That my 13 year old still snuggles up to me on the couch.
58. Friends and family who encourage me when I am feeling insecure.
59. Quilts. They make me think of my childhood.
60. My sweet, ornery, good, faithful and funny husband.
61. Second chances..........getting them AND giving them.
62. People who love my kids and let me love theirs.
63. More wealth and health than most of the world will ever know.
64. People who look up to me........it keeps me on my toes.
Monday, January 17, 2011
One Thousand Gifts
46. Skinny Vanilla Latte creamer.
47. My children. I have already used that one but today I am reminded of how precious they are and how much my life is richer because of them.
48. Early mornings when I get to spend time reading my Bible and praying.
49. New recipes that turn out well----White Chicken Chili.
50. The longer days now that we are into the month of January.
51. Coffee.
52. Good books.
53. A car that runs and gets me where I need to be.
54. Friends who encourage me and stand in my corner.
47. My children. I have already used that one but today I am reminded of how precious they are and how much my life is richer because of them.
48. Early mornings when I get to spend time reading my Bible and praying.
49. New recipes that turn out well----White Chicken Chili.
50. The longer days now that we are into the month of January.
51. Coffee.
52. Good books.
53. A car that runs and gets me where I need to be.
54. Friends who encourage me and stand in my corner.
Monday, January 3, 2011
One Thousand Gifts
35. Thankful for my other bloggy friends whose posts reminded me to continue my thankful list.
36. A husband who had dinner almost ready when I got home from work tonight.
37. Quiet weekends and evenings at home with my family.
38. Countdown to NG8 - my annual retreat with my sisters. Only 100 more days.
39. Food magazines and the recipes enclosed.
40. Monday night television - The Closer and Castle.
41. My job. Yes, my job-the one that frustrates me, stresses me, upsets me, drains me........I am thankful for it just the same.
42. My Kindle.
43. Fuzzy socks.
44. The time I spent with the Lord this morning.
45. Answering machines and caller ID. hee hee
36. A husband who had dinner almost ready when I got home from work tonight.
37. Quiet weekends and evenings at home with my family.
38. Countdown to NG8 - my annual retreat with my sisters. Only 100 more days.
39. Food magazines and the recipes enclosed.
40. Monday night television - The Closer and Castle.
41. My job. Yes, my job-the one that frustrates me, stresses me, upsets me, drains me........I am thankful for it just the same.
42. My Kindle.
43. Fuzzy socks.
44. The time I spent with the Lord this morning.
45. Answering machines and caller ID. hee hee
Monday, December 6, 2010
One Thousand Gifts
26. Family who take care of me when I'm sick.
27. Friends who take care of me when I'm sick.
28. My pellet stove. Warmth.......awwww.
29. Psalms......what a treasure.
30. Answered prayer.
31. My sister Rhonda, celebrating her birthday today.
32. Christmas trees in three rooms of my home.
33. Crushed ice from Sonic.
34. My children.
27. Friends who take care of me when I'm sick.
28. My pellet stove. Warmth.......awwww.
29. Psalms......what a treasure.
30. Answered prayer.
31. My sister Rhonda, celebrating her birthday today.
32. Christmas trees in three rooms of my home.
33. Crushed ice from Sonic.
34. My children.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
One Thousand Gifts
13. My beautiful Mother-there are no words to describe the depth of love and gratitude I have for her. Happy Birthday Mom. I love you and miss you every day.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Continued: One Thousand Gifts
4. Christmas.............ahhhhhh.
5. Miracle babies!
6. Sisters-what a glorious, unmatched gift!
5. Miracle babies!
6. Sisters-what a glorious, unmatched gift!
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