Thankful ... Day 11

Daddy and Coleman - 2001

Daddy and Emmie - 2002

Daddy and Calvin - 2004

Daddy and Ellerie - 2007

Daddy and Carter - 2009

Today I am thankful for the way Brian loves our children. He comes each day and jumps right in with them: playing, laughing, caring. I love to watch him love our children. I remember the first time he held our first-born - it looked so natural for him to have a baby in his arms. From that day on, he has been an incredible example to me in caring for our children. Thank you Brian!

Thankful ... Day 10

Random things:

yellow leaves
the smell of pumpkin spice
a bit of chill in the air
new recipes
my home
running in cooler weather
fudgy brownies fresh out of the oven

Thankful ... Day 9

Today I am thankful for a 70 degree day in November! We skipped some school this afternoon and played outside!

Thankful ... Day 8

Today I am thankful for our church! It was one year ago today that we visited Grace Bible for the first time ... and we've been there ever since. GBC has been such an incredible blessing to us this past year in so many ways. God has used this body to help us heal as well as to grow. I am thankful for the Pastor who reached out to Brian when we first came, providing such wisdom and encouragement during a hard time.

One of the hardest parts of leaving our former church was watching Brian walk away from serving. He has such a heart to serve the Lord in the body. A heart that loves to teach others and point them to Christ. So my heart is full today as I see him being able to serve in that way again.

Thank You God! And all for Your Glory!

Thankful ... Day 7

Yesterday ... I was thankful for Chick-fil-A's chocolate chip peppermint milkshake. Really ... it is soooo much better than it sounds!!

Thanksgiving ... Day 6

Tonight I am thankful for Saturday mornings! Sleep in (a little) - pancakes by Dad - family time! Love it!

Thankful ... Day 5

Today I am thankful for laughter. I have a husband who loves to make me laugh, even when I don't feel like it. My children also make me laugh continually. Often I get busy and caught up in all the things I feel like I have to get done, usually living in the get-it-done mode. I am thankful for my family that surround me and provides opportunity for laughter.

Thankful ... Day 4

I am thankful for fall! And the fact that I live in a place where we experience all 4 seasons! Love it!