Multitude Monday XIV

I am thankful:
August 23, 2010
1011.  that despite Satan's attempts to rob me of joy God has prevailed.  He may win a few battles, but he is not winning the war. 1012.  for a nice dinner out with Sam and Bennett.  We ate free at Outback thanks to a coupon and gift card. 1013.  that I worked out today and had energy to spare 1014.  that today God gave me peace and removed the frustration I experienced over the weekend 1015.  for the rain that brought life back to our newly planted hibiscus 1016.  for fresh produce and veggies 1017.  for good lighting while photographing Bennett 1018.  that God sings over me 1019.  for time to calm my soul and again fall before God asking for forgiveness and restoration 1020.  for compassion
August 24, 2010
1021.  for truth 1022.  for God chipping away my flesh 1023.  for motivation and time to finally vacuum upstairs 1024.  that God provides 1025.  that God sustained me in the wee hours of the morning 1026.  that in my darkest hour God cares for me 1027.  for baby Anlon in  my arms 1028.  for a glass of wine shared with friends over dinner 1029.  that Natasha was able to bring me home from small group 1030.  for the lush green trees, shrubs, and grass after the rain
August 25, 2010
1031.  that I practiced rolling (onto his stomach) with Bennett.  We hope he will sleep better when he can roll back and forth independently. 1032.  for clean laundry 1033.  for finding my favorite salsa at Whole Foods-Artichoke Garlic!!  (I used to always buy it at Kroger in KY) 1034.  for reading "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child"

1035.  that God sustained me again today despite so few hours of sleep 1036.  for an email from my friend Kristen

1037.  for how hard Bennett makes me LAUGH when he's grunting to poop 1038.  for getting outdoors and enjoying the cool evening and the drizzling rain with my family 1039.  for buy one get one free smoothies at Smoothie King 1040.  that Bennett finally fell asleep on his back
August 25, 2010
1041.  that Bennett woke up from his naps peacefully today 1042.  that I was reminded of the importance of reading, so I made time today to not only read the Word, but to read for leisure 1043.  that I had peace today 1044.  that I am scheduled to work Saturday September 11th 1045.  that Bennett tried and liked Bananas  1046.  for nursery rhymes and silly toddler songs (Thanks to Michelle for loaning us these CD's.  They are great!!!)

1047.  that Bennett sat in his car seat while we were in Target and didn't cry 1048.  for some time alone on the couch while Sam took Bennett for a walk 1049.  for Beth Moore, her faithfulness to God, and her impact on women of all ages 1050.  for how much joy Bennett gets from interacting with Sam and I
August 27, 2010
1051.  how Bennett calms down and listens when I read stories from "The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name" (Thanks to the Kleinfeld's for buying us this book)

1052.  for taking family photos

1053.  for how easily entertained Sam and I are (ie. people watching at International Mall) 1054.  for tasty honeydew melon 1055.  for riding in the front passenger seat beside my husband vs. the back seat with Bennett 1056.  that Bennett looks so cute in the onesie's Sarah made/sent

1057.  that God is in control 1058.  for using "Journey of Faith Friday" to reflect on God's faithfulness

1059.  for watching another clean, enjoyable movie: New In Town

1060.  that Bennett is beginning to entertain himself a little
August 28, 2010
1061.  for a healthy, growing 5 month old baby boy

1062.  that I was able to fall asleep more easily last night and rest till 4:15 a.m. (Bennett didn't wake up for the first time till 6 a.m.) 1063.  a rare cool August morning allowing me to enjoy coffee and reading on the porch and a run 1064.  for all of the lizards I saw during my run.  God's creation is amazing. 1065.  for Bennett surprising us with a long afternoon nap 1066.  that my in-laws arrived home safe from Alaska 1067.  for a fun evening celebrating Bethany's birthday with friends over dinner

1068.  for conversation with Carolina 1069.  for my mom offering to mail some of Braxton's "hand-me-downs" to me  1070.  that I have worked out 5 of the last 6 days
August 29, 2010
1071.  for Sergei, the Russian missionary, who spoke in Sunday school 1072.  that Bennett is well taken care of in the church nursery 1073.  that my dad had internet access and was able to view some videos of Bennett 1074.  for being born into a nation that was founded on Christian principles 1075.  for re-stocking our cabinets and fridge 1076.  for laying on the bed reading, relaxing, and praying 1077.  for thoughtful people 1078.  for a house full of men having a fantasy football draft 1079.  for the insight I am gaining while reading "Bringing Up Boys" 1080.  for doing the right thing even when I don't feel like it