I am thankful:
~ for a safe and cozy home when the Texas cold snap hit. The region was fully prepared for a shut-down: paper products, milk, and bottled water shelves stood bare at every grocery store, and school was cancelled for two days. The two hours of freezing drizzle we actually got in Tyler was slightly anticlimactic, but at least we were prepared! We enjoyed hot chocolate and our fireplace. And a mile-long coloring book!
~ for NEXT LEVEL grilled-cheesing, on the flat top of course! Dad cooked all 18 grilled cheese (standard lunch for our crew) in 4 minutes flat!
~ orchid update – now she’s just showing off!
~ for a new toy for Bear and Birdie. We’ll see how long this one lasts!
We are getting used to being a puppy-less household once again. I have found Birdie whining at closed doors and searching for her babies several times. But she seems to be settling back into her silly, playful self. And I love how much Birdie and Bear love each other. They really are best friends and sweethearts.
~for a handy sous chef in training.
~ for a fun salvage project in progress. Friends dropped off a couple curbside rescues a few weeks ago, and I’ve been working on a makeover. I love giving new beauty to something that has been written off as garbage. It’s such a beautiful reminder of what Jesus has done for me. Aren’t we all works in progress, always hoping for ANOTHER second chance? Waiting expectantly for God to bring beauty from our mess?
~ for fluffy mashed potatoes and maple cayenne glazed carrots.
No great revelations this week. Today, I remain a work in progress myself. Still waiting. Still praying. Still anxious. Still expecting. Still learning. Still failing. Still trying.
There’s still plenty that I don’t understand. But that’s ok. I know The One who does. And I’m reminded again and again that there is an order to all things.
God’s not finished.
So I’m thankful.
Thanks for giving thanks with me.
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:6-7)
“Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart, All you who hope in the Lord.” (Psalms 31:24)
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (I Thess 5:16-18)
Sundaygratitude 
I had an odd feeling last night (Sunday, the 13th) , as I looked forward to your post. It felt like I had missed a post!!! And then I thought “Naw! I wouidn’t have done that!” Well, I certainly did! What a treat!! TWO posts in one morning!! It’s a REVIVAL! (not really joking) I can’t wait to see the outcome of your furniture re-do(s) ! What great treasures these folks found you! I think Birdie’s grooming cut looks a bit strange – more like the “doodle” part of their breed. Just used to her looking fluffy all over. 🙂 Isn’t the flat top just wonderful! Josh loves it, I’m sure! 18 grill cheese sandwiches in 4 MINUTES??!! And your orchid is just going wild -showing off, as you put it. So glad the storm was not as bad as 2021. Thank you ,Lord! Love and hugs!
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