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Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...
4135. Camping out in the sunroom with my husband on a Friday night.
4136. A relaxing Saturday.
4137. My husband planning a surprise trip for the two of us.
4138. Powerful church service.
Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...
4130. Time with all six of our grandbabies over the weekend.
4131. Hearing the laughter of my husband and kids as they play cards.
4132. My husband buying a Super Nintendo for us to play old games together.
4133. Air conditioning, the forecast this week is brutal.
Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...
4125. My husband, the best dad and Poppa to our family.
4126. Watching my three sons be dads to my grandbabies.
4127. My dad who has been an amazing dad.
4128. Watching bunnies bounce through our yard day after day.
Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...
4120. Spending the day with my grandson.
4121. Saturday morning at the farmer’s market.
4122. Bowling with friends.
4123. Relaxing Sunday afternoon and evening.
Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...
4115. Time spent with all of my grandbabies.
4116. Gentle rains.
4117. Antique shopping and lunch date with my husband on a rainy day.
4118. Evening walk with my husband.
Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...
4110. Completing a move. Moving is so hard and I am so glad it is done.
4111. Our new home.
4112. My hard working husband. That man is strong and he works hard until the job is complete.
4113. Watching the sunrise in the mornings.
Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...
4105. Our daughter who celebrated her birthday over the weekend.
4106. Getting to see all of my grandkids.
4107. Sunshine flooding my home in the morning,
4108. Birds chirping outside my windows.
Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...
4100. My sweet granddaughter who just turned 3.
4101. Much needed rain.
4102. A beautiful new antique hutch.
4103. A walk with my grandson.
Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...
4095. Beautiful and powerful Good Friday service.
4096. Time with my husband on Saturday.
4097. Incredible Resurrection Day service.
4098. Time spent with all five of the grandbabies for Easter.
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Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...
4090. Dinner with friends from church.
4091. Deep and honest conversations with our son.
4092. Gentle breezes blowing through open windows.
4093. Dinner with my siblings.
Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...
4085. Our youngest grandbaby who turned 1 last week.
4086. Beautiful weather.
4087. My daughter recovering nicely from a surgery.
4088. My best friend. She is always there when I need her and always praying for me and my family.
Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...
4080. The 5th birthday of my devotional, Joyful, Patient, Faithful.
4081. Time with grandbabies.
4082. Beautiful weather forecasted for the week.
4083. The sound of birds chirping outside my window.
What is something you are thanking God for today?
Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...
4070. Finally feeling better after dealing with the flu for a week.
4071. My husband taking good care of me while I was down.
4072. Rest.
4073. Getting snuggles from all my grandsons.
What is something you are thanking God for today?
Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...
4065. A lovely Valentine's Day with my husband.
4066. Phone free time together all day.
4067. A day of rain, we desperately needed it.
4068. Beautiful weather.
What is something you are thanking God for today?
Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...
4060. A nice break in the bitter cold weather.
4061. Afternoon walks with my husband.
4062. Watching my son grow in God.
4063. Lunch with our kids and grandbabies to celebrate our daughter's birthday.
What is something you are thanking God for today?
Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...
4055. My beautiful oldest who celebrated her birthday this weekend.
4056. Time spent with my husband.
4057. Staying home and warm during the bitter cold.
4058. A break in the frigid air forecasted for this week.
This weekend all across the Midwest we had a winter storm. Temperatures below zero in some areas and snow accumulation. Many businesses were closed and many churches cancelled services or opted for online only services. My husband and I spent the days relaxing. We watched some of our favorite TV shows and movies, he worked on a model, I worked on a puzzle, we cooked, we napped. For this homebody, it was so nice. As much as I love being home and being with my husband, I don't like the idea that I can't leave if I wanted to. As I watched the snow fall and wondered how long this would last, I remembered that it won't last forever. There is a time for everything. A time for the winter cold and snow, but right around the corner is spring. A time for us to mourn losses and grieve in pain, and a time to rejoice and dance. Just like the snow and -5° is temporary, so is our pain and chaos.
What is something you are thanking God for today?
Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...
4050. Time with our youngest grandson.
4051. Our warm home during the winter storm.
4052. Time spent with my husband.
4053. Watching our son grow in God and heal while facing a very difficult time.
We are taught to be independent and strong. We are taught to make it on our own. But the truth is, that just gets us into trouble! We aren't meant to be independent; we are meant to depend on God. In fact, Proverbs tells us to not rely on our own but to trust in God. On our own, we will go down some crooked paths that lead to destruction. Sometimes the path may seem straight, but eventually destruction appears. God's path, even when it seems a little bumpy at times, will always be straight.
What is something you are thanking God for today?
Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...
4045. My youngest who celebrates his 23rd birthday today.
4046. God's protection during a difficult time in uncharted waters.
4047. The prayers and support of dear friends.
4048. The warmth of our home, it is so cold!
Gratitude truly changes everything. When we show thanksgiving to God, our priorities change, our mindset shifts, out outlook changes, our contentment increases, and our happiness grows. The more gratitude we express, the better life can feel,
What is something you are thanking God for today?
Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...
4040. Time with my husband.
4041. Dinner with our daughter.
4042. Ending a week of prayer at our church with a powerful night of prayer and worship.
4043. My husband's excitement over new fish for his aquarium.
A new year is a wonderful blessing from God. A fresh start. A clean slate. A new beginning. But the truth is, God's mercies are new every single day. We don't have to wait for a new calendar to begin new. We simply need to surrender to Him and receive that fresh start immediately. That is something to be thankful for!
What is something you are thanking God for today?
Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...
4035. A beautiful Christmas season.
4036. Celebrating the New Year with church family for a little bit, then home to relax with my husband,
4037. My incredible husband who celebrated his birthday over the weekend.
4038. Watching my brother and other men in our church get baptized.
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