Multitude Monday XVIII

I am thankful:
September 13, 2010
I must be honest today I ignored all of the many ways I am blessed.  I let frustration and fear captivate me.  What does tomorrow hold?
September 14, 2010
1221.  that I was asked to volunteer in the church nursery this morning1222.  that I volunteered.  It was a blessing and Bennett did wonderful.1223.  for the conversation I had with Ruby, my fellow volunteer and sister in Christ1224.  for women gathered upstairs studying God's Word1225.  for being forced to ask myself, "What do I want my life to be about?"1226.  for tears of heartache-as I read of the Compassion trip to Guatemala on aholyexperience1227.  for being forced to learn lessons I try to refuse to learn 1228.  for conversation with the ladies in my small group1229.  for the Truth Project and how it is forcing me to think, process, and know what I believe and say to be true.  We are watching and discussing the videos in our small group.1230.  for a heart that is hungry for more of the LORD
September 15, 2010
1231.  that the LORD answered my prayer.  Bennett went down for his morning nap early allowing us to go to Bible Study Fellowship (B.S.F.)1232.  for another year at B.S.F.1233.  to be studying the book of Isaiah with other women in the same stage of life1234.  for Michelle's advice in regards to child-rearing (she took time to send my sister a helpful email).1235.  that my sister's work found a contract for her allowing her to work tomorrow and Friday1236.  to be at Ballest Point Park on a cool evening taking pictures of the Briggs family

1237.  for driving with the windows down1238.  for sitting on the couch eating Raspberry CaliYogurt with Sam1239.  that Sam reminds me that I am too hard on myself1240.  that Bennett has gone to sleep 2 nights in a row without crying
September 16, 2010
1241.  for the unique cloud that provided shade for us while we had a picnic dinner on Davis Island1242.  for sitting on the porch with Bennett observing his interest in cars as they pass1243.  for recognizing my need to STOP being so hard on myself1244.  for Shred level III workout kicking my butt1245.  for the card I received from my granny Hester.  Her written words made me smile, cry, and LAUGH!1246.  for the phone conversation I had with my granny1247.  for a wonderful deep sleep last night
September 17, 2010
1248.  that Cheylin and Ryan met Bennett

1249.  for a short walk and visit with Sam at lunch1250.  to split a Blimey Limey smoothie with Sam1251.  that the LORD's love never fails1252.  for no crying (me or Bennett) in the car today1253.  for a tasty dinner at the Lime with the Adkins1254.  for discussing, with Cheylin, books and what we are learning1255.  for the sweet UK outfit Ryan and Cheylin brought Bennett1256.  for Cheylin laying in the floor playing with my boy

September 18, 2010
1257.  that Sam rode his bike in the evening versus the morning which allowed us to have breakfast together1258.  that Bennett rode to Brandon and back without crying1259.  that Sam and I rode in the front seat!!!!!!!1260.  for a sweet baby boy with his head buried between my chest and arm1261.  for celebrating Jack's 1st birthday

1262.  for Jackson's excitement over the Chick-fil-A cow mascot

1263.  for an enjoyable Saturday with friends

September 19, 2010
1264.  for a low key Sunday afternoon1265.  for a big hug from McKenzie at church1266.  to have finished reading my B.S.F. notes