adding joy. counting blessings

I have added several ponderings to my list:appreciating the ordinaryPlease visit and add your own [in a comment].Head over to BecomingaStrongWomanofGod for the Thankful Challenge link-up!

the ham

and NO. I don't mean pig meat. {smiles}This little girl is my 'ham-it-up' lady. Each of my girlies loves to have her picture taken, though we need to work a bit on natural smiling when taking posed photos! But this one. she takes the cake.Anya Ruth. her name means a...

arms wrapped round

I love hugs. My husband's arms bring security. and love. that sense of belonging.A friend's hug can bring heart-warmth. The ones that come from the little bodies that call me Mom are just plain beautiful.Head over to BecomingaStrongWomanofGod for the Thankful...

old friends

It is wonderful to meet new people and find fellowship with believers wherever you may be, but there is something very special about certain friendships that simply stand the test of time. no matter the miles.Today, I am thankful for 'old' friends. From those...

sunshine

Today I am thankful for beautiful sunshine.The way it pours through a glass pane and just fills the room. with LIGHT. I can see the faces of my precious babies. I can view the smile of my Man.The way it filters through autumn colors on the trees. or naked branches...

the sacrifice of a soldier

This is a day dedicated to those who have fought for our freedoms:   Thank you. is not enough.The sacrifices of a soldier [and his family] are worthy of more than just a day of remembrance. But today. we will remember.And today, we will be thankful.

a house called home

Some days I get discouraged over the size of our house. I think, Lord, there are smaller families with larger homes than we have! I suppose this is an odd way to begin a thankfulness post. But, sometimes becoming thankful begins with being unthankful. and REALIZING...

foriegn missionaries

This week our church has had our Faith Promise Missions Conference. It began Sunday and will end this evening. We do things a little differently than I have seen in other churches, but I really like it! Monday through Wednesday the Missionaries each have a room of...