Monday, December 13, 2010

Multitude Monday XXX


I am thankful:


December 6, 2010

1652.  for watching children progress
1653.  for the crisp, cool air
1654.  for needing to wear a jacket
1655.  for B's improved balance on his feet
1656.  for time to wrap presents for smiles
1657.  that the Lord provides
1658.  for the Shah's sweet thank you gift
1659.  that I got so much accomplished today

December 7, 2010

1660.  that B transitioned from sitting to lying independently several times today
1661.  that B is army crawling more and more and more
1662.  for the Truth Project and how it has helped me think in new ways


1663.  for our small group discussion tonight
1664.  that Sam went and filled my car with gas
1665.  that Sam was able to come home from work earlier than I had anticipated

December 8, 2010

1666.  that Sam has a short work commute allowing him to be home more
1667.  for Sam's safety traveling for work
1668.  for smiling faces and faithful volunteers that greet me each Wednesday morning when I drop B off
1669.  for conversation with my mom and dad today
1670.  for another day to hug, kiss, and tell my husband and son, "I love you."

1671.  for relaxing on the couch with Sam
1672.  for Emmanuel
1673.  that Jesus is my Counselor
1674.  that there is absolute truth
1675.  that God is LOVE!!
1676.  that I am confident of my eternal security in Jesus Christ

December 9, 2010

1677.  for a little boy whose face lights up when he looks at me
1678.  for B's anticipation when he first hears Sam unlock the door at the end of the day
1679.  for watching the kids decorate their graham houses








1680.  for a fun evening out with Sam, Kyle, and Michelle while my in-laws watched the kids
1681.  for a play that brought lots of LAUGHter and entertainment

December 10, 2010

1682.  that despite not understanding, I believe God is sovereign
1683.  for time to sit and chat about life with my sister
1684.  for 3 little boys in their pj's (B, Noah, and Anlon)
1685.  for an evening of pizza, beer, and games with the Krye's and Shah's
1686.  for wonderful photo gift options

December 11, 2010

1687.  for another successful long run with Michelle
1688.  for David letting us borrow his truck
1689.  for Sam's willingness to help people
1690.  for having a hobby I love
1691.  that Sam and I, both enjoy running
1692.  for FINALLY getting a GOOD haircut
1693.  for a night out with Sam
1694.  for all the people who put a smile on my face by taking time to put up Christmas lights
1695.  for dessert, coffee, and conversation with my husband at Bern's

December 12, 2010

1696.  for a day of rest
1697.  that B has been enjoying independent play more
1698.  to watch B achieve so many milestones
1699.  for Jesus Christ and His counsel
1700.  for the thoughtfulness of my friend Chrissy sending me Christmas music
1701.  for Andrew Peterson's Christmas album, Behold the Lamb of God

5 comments:

Kay K said...

Amber , first let me say your blogs bless me so !
1653 I went out and wore a coat, gloves,hat ear muffs and still got cold just going to the trash and feeding the birds~~want to trade :>)
The picture of you and Sam is a good one but they always are! as I can see the love in your eyes for each other and Chirst shinning in both of you how blessed

livinginbetween said...

What good pictures and so many blessings to be thankful for! I love them all, but I must say my favorites are 1672-1675. YES!!!

Mama Smors said...

i have missed your multitude mondays since being back at work!! love your date night pic.... your hair looks cute :) and bennett has a new hair-do too!!! love it!

heidi @ wonder woman wannabe said...

a great hair cut goes a LONG way, doesn't it, girl!? looks fab!

Kindra said...

Great post this week! I love the pictures of ya'll making the gingerbread houses - the kids look like they had a blast. And I know I've said this, but I really love B's new do - it makes him look even more adorable than he already is. And great picture of you and Sam. Bern's dessert room is the perfect place for a date!