I am thankful:
~ for quite possibly the greatest milestone and the most breathtaking upgrade to our property to date:
A POTTY!
We have experienced varying degrees of ROUGHING IT over the last 8 months, and I could not be more grateful for this glorious convenience!
~ for the sweetest puppy eyes! They are growing every day.
~ for a special 15th birthday for our special Sam girl.
Samantha is such a joy. My right hand around the house, die-hard Cowboys fan with her Dad (boo for tonight’s game!), a sucker for EVERY Hallmark Channel romance, and in love with all things horse/country/cowgirl. It is incredible seeing her growing into the bright and beautiful young woman God has ordained her to be. She enjoyed her homemade cranberry orange muffin breakfast, Whataburger lunch, and crescent chicken, sweet potato fries with homemade ranch, and baked her own birthday cake: classic yellow with chocolate icing. Where did our little Stinky Girl go?
~ for another successful puzzle completion, this one a gift from Colton!
~ for a great opportunity for Cooper, sharing with middle schoolers during chapel as a part of his senior year internship.
~ for a really cool project underway with my wonderful husband. It’s been a long time since we’ve had the opportunity to work with our stash of gorgeous reclaimed wood, so I’m totally in love. And my sweetheart is so patient with me, and so talented at bringing my unconventional ideas and imaginings into reality. He’s amazing. I drive him nuts.
Just feeling quietly grateful these days. So thankful for this season. We are busy. We work hard. Our hands and our hearts are full. God is so good.
Thanks for giving thanks with me.
“But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.” (Psalms 5:11)
“In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalms 5:3)
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Woo-hoo! A potty!!! I suspect a sink will be installed, too, and a septic drain field is already in place – figuring too far out for city sewer lines. Easier for everyone, including visiting friends and family.
I rejoice over Samantha’s 15th birthday. She is such a precious godly young woman now with a caring heart and the maturity to help you with the household. I remember her as a sweet baby on your shoulder – what a long time ago!
And I love the concept of a Senior internship for Cooper! Seeing him sharing with the middle schoolers touched my heart. Praying over his college and career choices.
So many moments and choices determined the course of our lives. Every heartbreaking and exhilarating moment (and never-ending prayers) that you and Josh have invested in your precious children and family has yielded a rich harvest in their lives and an impact on all who know them, including me.
Love forever, my sister.
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