Giving Thanks, Life, Thinking Biblically

Counting My Blessings

The hospitality of strangers-turned-friends. Older girls who are good examples to my little girl. . . Fun time with family…even if it was short. .Safe flights, and uneventful security screenings! (Traveling in the midst of the TSA chaos, and we had no idea.) .A church family – that has become like family. .Studying and discussing God’s Word with dear friends. …

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Giving Thanks, Hannah Elisabeth, Mommyhood, Thinking Biblically

From the Lips of Children…

“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!” ~Psalm 118:1  . Hannah and I read this verse at breakfast this morning.  Then, I asked Hannah for some examples of “good things” that the Lord has done for us, that we could thank Him for.   . Honestly, I expected to hear her list her …

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Giving Thanks, Life

A Full House

   3 families (including ours) – 6 adults, and 6 kids – ranging in age from (just!) 1-year to 7-years.  I am still not entirely sure how everyone fit, but, I do know that it involved multiple air mattresses, pack-and-plays in the closets, and an occasional round of musical beds.    The kids played all day and (a few of them) …

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Giving Thanks, Mommyhood

Thankful.

We have had beautiful weather this past week.  Actually, I could rephrase that, and just say we have had “weather” this past week!  I know, I know, many people move to Arizona because it is (almost) always sunny.  But, I have to tell you, the rain has been a welcome change from the constant sunny weather forecasts…at least for this (now transplanted) …

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