season changing

I am thankful for cooler weather. While most of my family enjoys the heat. to the point of loving July & August here in the deep south, I could live where it is never over 70 degrees and be happy as a lark. I only dislike the snow when I am not prepared to be dressed...

my sweet buddy-man

I love my kids! Today I am especially thankful for my sweet, happy baby boy! He has adjusted to the 'time-change' beautifully, soothing himself until the right time for me to get him up [though I did get him a few minutes early by the clock].He only complains when...

recording 1,000 gifts

Today I am spending with family. Please feel free to visit: APPRECIATING THE ORDINARY the page where I have begun the journey of recording my own 1,000 gifts. I will not be posting tomorrow.Have a BLESSED weekend!Head over to BecomingaStrongWomanofGod for the Thankful...

the man I call Husband

God gave me a wonderful man to call Husband. He is thoughtful, considerate, helpful and encouraging. He shows me God's patience every day. which convicts me of my own lack. and moves me closer to my Savior.He loves our children. plays with them. loves on them. helps...

church family

Today. I am reminded of the priceless treasure my family has in our church family. Both sets of grandparents live far away, but there are several couples in the church who just 'adopt' all the children to be their grandchildren. They speak to and hug every child and...

thinking becomes thanking

I suppose I should make a list of the things I wish to share as being thankful for this month. They run through my head all day and some of the night, and then when I wish to actually type them out, my mind is blank and full of rushing thoughts by turn. So. today I am...

Jesus {my Savior}

Today I am thankful for my Savior. His salvation is given so freely. The freedom He gives to live the way I ought. the peace that comes with it.The convicting pains He sends when I have strayed. for they keep me close. and humble.The Love He showers over my life....