Multitude Monday XXXII and XXXIII

I am thankful:

December 20, 2010

1743.  for little hands rummaging through my overnight bag

1744.  that my dad made it off the snowy roads safely

1745.  for various blog posts that blessed me today (Ashley Sisk, A Holy Experience, Sandy)

1746. for the moon's reflection on the bay while running this evening

1747.  for a God who paints the sky blue and pink and purple and orange

1748.  for Christmas breakfast at dinner with my family

1749.  for the Vintage Pearl necklace Sam gave me for Christmas.  I love it!!

Sporting our gifts

1750.  for Sam's encouraging, loving letter

1751.  for little hands pulling ornaments off the tree

December 21, 2010

1752.  that even when I get frustrated, God forgives and sets my feet on solid ground AGAIN

1753.  for people, like Scott and Whitney, who truly are serving Christ above self

1754.  for how they have forced me to examine my heart and my motives

1755.  that God hears our prayers and knows every cry, heart beat, thought and joy of baby K

1756.  for a baby boy tucked safely in his bed that I am blessed to call my child

1757.  that even when little B sees my frustration, he forgives and wants me to hold him

1758.  for the lesson that daily routines and tasks sometimes have to wait

1759.  for giving to those in need

December 22, 2010

1760.  for fresh citrus from my in-law's tree to take home to my family

1761.  for a short visit from my mother-in-law, Kindra, and Anlon before leaving for Kentucky

1762.  for a safe trip thus far

December 23, 2010

1763.  for Amanda Reiss on her birthday

1764.  for continental breakfast

1765.  for free WI-FI

1766.  for Sam's ability to calm/soothe Bennett while I was driving through Tennessee

1767.  for the clouds casting shadows on the mountains

1768.  for the mountaintop view-literally

1769.  for a short, but lovely visit with Suz, Jack, and Jackson

1770.  for arriving in Prestonsburg safely along with all of my family

1771.  to hug my granny Betty

1772.  for a late night grocery trip and LAUGHter with my sister

1773.  for Colby, Braxton, and Bennett in the floor playing

December 24, 2010

1774.  to hear Braxton say Bennett over and over again

1775.  for Braxton's excitement to see Dadder (my dad)

1776.  that my parents made it home safe

1777.  for how much Sam helped with cooking, cleaning, and caring for Bennett

1778.  for cooking in the kitchen with my sister

1779.  for the blessing of gifts during a time when many have none

1780.  for deviled eggs and casseroles I only eat on holidays

1781.  for cheese bits, fried banana peppers, and a Diet Cherry Pepsi from Dairy Cheer (yesterday)

December 25, 2010

1782.  for snow covered mountains

1783.  for a white Christmas

1784.  for watching my dad play with his grandsons

1785.  for all of the gifts received 

1786.  for my sweet granny Hester

1787.  for a house filled with children (8 great grandchildren, 12 grandchildren with spouses, our parents, granny, and David)

1788.  for granny's punch and 7 layer salad

1789.  for granny's Christmas tree and all of the handmade ornaments

1790.  to see and spend some time with my cousins

1791.  that God sent Jesus to live a human life

1792.  that on this day I rejoice that The Lord has come

1793.  for the Christmas story

1794.  for salvation through Jesus Christ

December 26, 2010

1795.  for continuous fresh snow fall

1796.  for pumpkin pancakes and eggs with my sister's family

1797.  that two more of B's teeth finally popped through

1798.  for playing in the snow with my family

1799.  for smiling faces while sledding 

Brax looks so much like my sister here that it kind of freaks me out.

1800.  for watching my dad and Sam make pulled candy

1801.  to have finally met Trevor's fiance' Kayla

1802.  to spend time with the Compton family

1803.  for the Compton's interaction with Bennett

1804.  for the precious gifts they gave us

December 27, 2010

1805.  that Sam was able to get most things packed in our car

1806.  that Ben took time to come meet us for lunch

1807.  for a tasty lunch at B-n-T's

1808.  for a safe trip to Nashville

December 28, 2010

1809.  that Sam let me sleep in

1810.  for a nice morning walking around the factory

1811.  for watching Braxton run and have fun

1812.  that Bennett took a long nap

1813.  for chatting with my sister while sitting on the bed all cozy under the covers

1814.  for Sam's continual help and motivation

1815.  for a run in the crisp, cold air

December 29, 2010

1816.  for the wonder in Brax's eyes while exploring Grand Ole Opry Hotel

1817.  for the beautiful gardens at Grand Ole Opry Hotel

1818,  for the life sized nativity we saw

1819.  for a much needed nap

1820.  for dinner at Cajun Steamer

December 30, 2010

1821.  for words that pierce you and hurt your feelings, but force you to examine yourself promoting change

1822.  for inner dialogue with the Lord

1823.  for yummy Mexican food with my family and my sister's family

1824.  to visit with Sarah Coats (it was too short)

B was not happy about another photo

December 31, 2010

1825.  that my sister was off work today

1826.  to watch Braxton try to include Bennett while playing

1827.  that the Collier's and the Lowen's joined us for a New Year celebration

1828.  that mom came down to spend time with the boys

1829.  that sis and Chris hosted our friends

January 1, 2011

1830.  for conversation around the breakfast table

1831.  for fitting more in our car than we thought possible

1832.  for all of the change 2010 brought

1833.  for a safe trip to Macon

1834.  for sis and Chris watching B while we packed 

January 2, 2011

1835.  for an early morning start home

1836.  that B slept for 1.5 hours in the car

1837.  for the success of Top 10 of '10 on my blog and all of the ladies who hosted

1838.  for a safe trip home

1839.  to sleep in my own bed