Mulitude Monday 78

I am thankful:


December 12, 2011

3187.  for being outdoors in December
3188.  for the vibrant color of flowers
3189.  to receive a thoughtful gift from my cousin Allison
3190.  for remembering Christmas morning as a child
3191.  for a lovely women's dinner at church with friends

3192.  for the freedom that is Christ

December 13, 2011

3193.  for librarians
3194.  for family that lives nearby
3195.  for sitting on the front porch enjoying the breeze/fresh air and the quiet
3196.  for direct access to the Father through prayer
3197.  for music and how it speaks to so many areas of my life

December 14, 2011

3198.  to be content staying home from B.S.F. with my sick boy
3199.  for increased cuddles and down time when B is sick
3200.  for enjoying a lunchtime stroll with Sam to/from one of our favorite restaurants (Moxie's)
3201.  for the kind gentlemen who gave B a cookie
3202.  for the way God uses people in my life to encourage change

December 15, 2011

3203.  for Sam working hard and long, but still being available and kind to us at home
3204.  that we were able to switch family dinner to tonight

December 16, 2011

3205.  to hear my son singing
3206.  that my boy was able to rest longer after waking up quickly from his nap
3207.  for the huge Christmas tree and train circling below at Steve's dads house.  It was so relaxing and a joy for the children (and me)
3208.  for all of the home adorned with Christmas lights
3209.  to be able to attend a joyful/relaxing Christmas party tonight with friends

December 17, 2011

3210.  that Sam doesn't have to work this weekend
3211.  for B's increased interest in climbing, sliding, and playing at the playground
3212.  for B sitting on Grandma's lap smiling while she ate
3213.  for a fun date night with Sam filled with lots of LAUGHter, food, and entertainment

December 18, 2011

3214.  for the time and thoughtful B's Sunday school teacher put into the hand/foot print angel ornament
3215.  for a joyful morning
3216.  to visit with Sam's Grandma and the thoughtful gifts she brought us

3217.  to spend time with the Ross's and Shah's this evening

This picture cracks me up.

3218.  for the voices of children playing

Multitude Monday 77

I am thankful:


December 5, 2011

3152.  for a wonderful quiet time this morning
3153.  for God's promise to give strength to the weary
3154.  for a precious new niece, that I was finally able to meet today

3155.  for boys playing in the backyard

3156.  for my father in law's look of joy to see his grandchildren
3157.  that I am motivated to make change as a result of B's continual nap strike
3158.  that B went to sleep without crying tonight
3159.  for my husband praying over me

December 6, 2011

3160.  for proclaiming God's promises
3161.  for time working out this morning and feeling encouraged by B's time in the nursery
3162.  for pretend play with my boy

Lots of iPhone photos, so they are very grainy

3163.  for talking with my mom and dad today
3164.  for being present during many of today's activities

December 7, 2011

3165.  for the way God uses Heather and Jackie to soothe the babies at B.S.F.
3166.  for B's sweet, calm spirit during the B.S.F. opening
3167.  the blessing of having Sam home to play with us today
3168.  for the much needed rain

December 8, 2011

3169.  for warm jackets
3170.  for a sweet voice saying, "Mor cummers" and "peeza" for more cucumbers and pizza

3171.  to see my son understand the difference between a soup spoon and a serving spoon and where each is stored
3172.  for the opportunities offered at the gym
3173.  for wonderful childhood memories that come to mind when thinking about the snow
3174.  for the sense of humor of others that causes me to LAUGH
3175.  for Sam putting up the Christmas lights
3176.  for easy access to children's activity ideas through the internet

December 9, 2011

3177.  for conversation with fellow believers
3178.  for Lisa's encouraging words regarding my faith
3179.  for a restful afternoon
3180.  for 4 grandchildren listening/watching Grandma read a story

December 10, 2011

3181.  for how much fun B had playing outside this morning

3182.  for an enjoyable evening eating, chatting, and LAUGHing with Sam's co-workers

December 11, 2011

3183.  for the character, hard work, and faith of Tim Tebow
3184.  that B and I had a fun morning playing at home since he is sick

3185.  for the blessing Financial Peace University has been in our lives the last 13 weeks
3186.  to hear B and Sam LAUGHing while playing chase in the house

Multitude Monday 76

I am thankful:


November 30, 2011

3127.  for how well B has been playing by himself
3128.  for the energy to clean up the house after being gone for the holiday
3129.  for the encouraging message at B.S.F. surrounding Heb. 2-4:13
3130.  for the sweet woman who greets us with a smile when I drop off/pick up B at B.S.F.
3131.  for the cool, crisp air this morning
3132.  for speaking a specific prayer, trusting God to answer, and experiencing the joy when He answered quickly
3133.  that B took a 2 hour nap today
3134.  for the many times B hugged his daddy this evening
3135.  for warm chili, decaf coffee, and tree decorating on a cold evening

3136.  for paying off my school loan!!!!

December 1, 2011

3137.  for a thoughtful, unique gift from Anna
3138.  for Bennett and Bradford playing nicely, independently, and overall quietly in the house today
3139.  for B's excitement to get a new "choo choo"

3140.  for the way B comes and sits on my lap when he wants attention
3141.  for facetime with my sister
3142.  that my father in law is home from the hospital and recovering from surgery

December 2, 2011

3143.  for an evening out with friends celebrating Carolina's birthday

3144.  for honest, open conversation filled with love and LAUGHter

December 3, 2011

3145.  for Bradford's sweet voice saying my name
3146.  for the Andrew Peterson Christmas CD: Behold the Lamb of God
3147.  for KENTUCKY's win over North Carolina

December 4, 2011

3148.  for the two butterflies fluttering along during my run
3149.  for the sound fallen leaves make when blowing along the pavement
3150.  that my husband and friends finished Tough Mudder and had a blast doing it
3151.  for comfort food

Multitude Monday 75

It has not been a week where gratitude was the easy choice.  It has been a week where complaining, whining, early bedtimes, daily naps, snotty tissues, headaches, and half filled medicine syringes have abound.  I can say through it all I am thankful that Sam and I have continued to email our daily list of thanks to one another.

November 7, 2011

I am thankful:

3118.  that God has revealed my selfishness to me through my son

3119.  that there is a purpose for all things

Sam is thankful:

90.  for grace and blessings from God

91.  for old design standards sitting on his network that give answers to needed questions

92.  to be able to quickly answer questions about concrete loads for his dad

November 8, 2011

I am thankful:

3120.  for my husband

3121.  for the hard work he does, the way he puts his family above others, and the way he is always processing how to be a "better" person in his roles

Sam is thankful:

93.  for my photo hobby, as it documents and leaves memories for our son

94.  for my cheesy tradition building, as it seals in our hearts and the heart of our son the importance of unity of family, of holy days, and of celebration

November 9, 2011

I am thankful:

3122.  for long time friends and family members who go out of their way to help and love us

Sam is thankful:

95.  for project completion

November 10, 2011

I am thankful:

3123.  for the systems our government has put in place that make our lives more enjoyable (ie. parks, libraries, bike trails, Heritage Village, etc.)

Sam is thankful:

96.  for God's provision

97.  for a fun lunch with his dad and brother

98.  for UK basketball getting going

November 11, 2011

I am thankful:

3124.  for an enjoyable conversation with my sister in law

Sam is thankful:

99.  for all of the freedoms we enjoy that we did not fight for, and for those who came before who obtained and preserved them

November 12, 2011

I am thankful:

3125.  for warm sunshine

Sam is thankful:

100.  for nice fall weather

November 13, 2011

I am thankful:

3126.  for church volunteers

Sam is thankful:

101.  for the fact that even when things are tough, things are still not bad

Multitude Monday 74: A month full of thanks!

I am thankful:

October 31, 2011

3084.  for movies to watch when B and I are feeling bad

3085.  for trick-or-treating with the Shah's.  It was fun to see the boys dressed up.

3086.  that Anlon slept in the pack-n-play allowing us to enjoy a later evening

3087.  for gathering around the fire with good friends

**Last year during the month of November Sam and I sent an email to one another listing one or more thinks we were thankful for.  I shared them each week during Multitude Monday 25, 26, 27, and 28.  We are continuing the tradition this year, but I will be continuing to share my weekly list in addition to our email.

November 1, 2011

I am thankful:

3088.  to have discovered a store with great educational toys/resources

3089.  for the sun on my skin and the wind in my hair

3090.  for band-aids

3091.  for a clear mammogram

3092.  for a relaxing few moments in the quiet, comfy room at the breast center

3093.  for LAUGHing with Sam about "Big Mama C"

3094.  that during sickness we have medication so readily available

Sam is thankful:

78.  to live in a land where we are all blessed with peace

November 2, 2011

I am thankful:

3095.  that a member of my B.S.F. group followed God's prompting to give me an uplifting email she received years ago

3096.  for cold medicine

3097.  for the ways God provides financially

3098.  for simple pleasure, such as Pumpkin Spice creamer, a hairbrush, etc.

Sam is thankful:

79.  for his college buddies

80.  for their encouragement.  They provide moments of respite in the storms of life.

November 3, 2011

I am thankful:

3099.  for a child who, overall, is well behaved

3100.  to visit with Tim for a while

3101.  for other moms to whom I can relate

Sam is thankful:

81.  for the physical strength God has given him

82.  for the mental capability God has given him

November 4, 2011

I am thankful:

3102.  for my brother-in-law and how he interacts with my son and his own children

3103.  for time with Lisa and Joselyn

3104.  that I was able to help Anna out at the last minute

3105.  for a chilly breeze

3106.  for the baby growing in my sister-in-law's womb

3107.  for a shelter in the storms

Sam is thankful:

83.  for the blessing of our son.

84.  for his health

85.  for his personality

86.  for the little bit of imago dei, that is so plainly evident in his freedom of will

November 5, 2011

I am thankful:

3108.  that God has a way of keeping me humble

3109.  for the excitement and accomplishment of so many heart disease survivors participating in the Heart Walk.

3110.  that my mother-in-law stayed with us last evening, so she could watch B early this morning

3111.  for an afternoon walk and lunch with the Shah's

3112.  for hot coffee, warm blankets, and socks

Sam is thankful:

87.  for extra streams of income

88.  for time to rest and relax

November 6, 2011

I am thankful:

3113.  for children who love my son

3114.  for coffee and conversation with my hubby

3115.  for Jack's sweet smile and cheerful personality

3116.  for sitting in the grass chatting with Carolina

3117:  for people who use their gifts to bless others

Sam is thankful:

89.  for a healthy, loving family

Multitude Monday 73

I am thankful:


October 24, 2011

3061.  for still having energy despite B's poor sleep last night
3062.  that even my floor is a warm, safe place to sleep
3063.  for time to catch up with Carolina, while our boys enjoyed the Aquarium

3064.  for feeling encouraged, strengthened, and motivated by our conversation
3065.  that Sam was able to come home and rest his aching, sick body
3066.  for affirmation and encouragement from my B.S.F. leader

October 25, 2011

3067.  to serve as an encouragement to an older sister in Christ
3068.  for the joyful playtime I had with B and the two girls during B.S.F. leadership meeting
3069.  that God opens doors and provides with perfect timing
3070.  for Heather A. providing leftover chicken pot pie.  Little did we know I would be sick and unable to cook dinner.
3071.  for renewing my CPR before I got sick

October 26, 2011

3072.  that Sam was able to stay home and help with B this morning, so I could sleep
3073.  that the stomach bug was short lived
3074.  for the smell of my sweaty little boy
3075.  for the way B focuses on me when I sing "ABC's" and "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"

October 27, 2011

3076.  that B spent lots of time outside with Grandma today
3077.  that working as a therapist today reminded me of the blessing of staying at home

October 28, 2011

3078.  for positive responses from people who asked me to shoot Christmas photos for them
3079.  for my sister in law and all the ways she mentors me without knowing it
3080.  that B felt better during our family meal this evening

October 29, 2011

3081.  that during days like today I am reminded of my desperate need of God's grace

October 30, 2011

3082.  for a wonderful morning spent learning and serving among my church family
3083.  for time outdoors enjoying the weather

Multitude Monday 71 and 72

I am thankful:


October 10, 2011

3009.  that my dad made it through surgery safely
3010.  for increased reading time with B today
3011.  for multiple phone chats with my sister
3012.  that my sis is reading One Thousand Gifts

October 11, 2011

3013.  for following through with early morning plans
3014.  for B's cute voice when he says, "Hawp-b" meaning "Help Me."
3015.  for the orange butterfly B has seen and identified in the backyard the last two days
3016.  the tradition of carving pumpkins with my family

October 12, 2011

3017.  that God uses people to encourage me when I need it most
3018.  that B was happy despite his nap strike
3019.  for family time while we walked and B filled his bucket with leaves, acorns, and sticks
3020.  for a healthy dinner

October 13, 2011

3021.  for how hard Parenthood makes me LAUGH

3022.  for early morning alone time
3023.  for the look on B's face when he sees me

October 14, 2011

3024.  for B's chatter with Grandma in the backseat
3025.  for affirmation from Sam

October 15, 2011

3026.  for time at the Pumpkin Festival with my family

3027.  for the beauty of the Skyway Bridge and surrounding water
3028.  for having fun dancing and singing with Sam in the kitchen
3029.  for roasting marshmallows on the back porch
3030.  for rolling 2 Yahtzee's
3031.  for the LAUGH's we've had over the "80's" style being back in full force

October 16, 2011

3032.  for confirmation during our Financial Peace University class
3033.  for the cool breeze blowing in my face during an afternoon run with my family
3034.  for sharing pizza at a picnic table in the park

3035.  that Bradford feel asleep easily
3036.  that we were able to be helpful and supportive of our friend this evening

October 17, 2011

3037.  to be celebrating my husband's life.  Sharing life with him is wonderful.

October 18, 2011

3038.  for the small, much needed gifts God gives when you need them most.  This morning it was extra time before B woke for the day.
3039.  for the friendship Kindra and I share

October 19, 2011

3040.  for completing a task that had been looming over my head
3041.  that B asks for his daddy in the morning
3042.  for a little hand tucked in mine as we walk around the block
3043.  for decaf coffee with pumpkin spice creamer
3044.  for the Shah's opening their home and hearts to use time and time again

October 20, 2011

3045.  for needing to wear my jacket
3046.  for an almost empty Children's Museum for B to play

3047.  that Sam encouraged and motivated me to go for a run to enjoy the beautiful weather
3048.  for B's constant chatter and dancing in the tub

October 21, 2011

3049.  for feeling positive about the day early in the morning
3050.  for an early morning pretend parade and circus with B and the farm animals
3051.  for the way Anlon watches B walk around the backyard
3052.  to hear the wonderful things my family has to say about Sam
3053.  for children exploring G-ma and G-pa's house

October 22, 2011

3054.  for snuggling under a blanket with a warm cup of coffee in the morning
3055.  for Sam's excitement to eat at Boizao for his birthday
3056.  for a date night that was relaxing and fun (dinner, bowling, perusing Best Buy and Barnes and Noble)

sorry for the poor quality phone pic

3057.  to listen to Sandy tell us all of the fun things B did and said while we were gone

October 23, 2011

3058.  for the continual motivation and wisdom we are receiving from Dave Ramsey
3059.  to hear B LAUGH at his cousins
3060.  to hear B say, "Tic-a-T" for "Trick or Treat"

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I am thankful:


September 26, 2011

2956.  for moments I feel God's presence
2957.  for choosing differently
2958.  for a toy zebra tucked under my Love Bug's arm during nap time
2959.  that B helped clean up his toys after being asked the first time
2960.  for unexplainable excitement on the face of my son when he sees Cookie Monster.  He repeatedly says, "Coo-kieeeeee, Coo-kieeee."

September 27, 2011

2961.  for an excellent selection of board books at the library today
2962.  for exciting news from friends
2963.  for prayers lifted in a group of women I love

September 28, 2011

2964.  for another week of B just walking straight into his B.S.F. class tearless
2965.  for naps on the couch
2966.  for open fields that bring relaxation (our time at Davis Island)

This is my SOOC for Good to Wow!  Come back Thursday for the edit.

September 29, 2011

2967.  for moments when God shares a promise with me through Scripture--Acts 3:19
2968.  for Sam's prayers for me
2969.  for realizing and confessing my anger
2970.  for my sister's encouragement regarding B's doctor's appointment

September 30, 2011

2971.  for a clear mind and uplifting prayer during a morning run
2972.  the way the early morning light dances across my yard
2973.  to sit and watch B play

October 1, 2011

2974.  for a lovely fall morning spent celebrating Austin N's 1st birthday
2975.  that my in-law's made it home safely from Alaska and were able to eat lunch with us
2976.  that my sister's family arrived at our home safely
2977.  for B's sweet interaction with Chris

October 2, 2011

2978.  for sis and Chris watching B while we attended Sunday school
2979.  for a picnic at the park with my family on an atypically cool autumn day
2980.  for naked little boys running through the backyard
2981.  for the stars in the sky
2982.  for playing Rook with my sis, Chris, and Sam

October 3, 2011

2983.  that my nephew is with us on his 3rd birthday

2984.  for squeals of excitement from my nephew at the Aquarium

2985.  for 58 degree temps. in the a.m.
2986.  for laying on the bed chatting with my sis during the boys naps
2987.  that Sam and Chris were able to go watch the Bucs game

October 4, 2011

2988.  for late evening beach time with my family

I am submitting this photo for Misti's Favorite Photo of the Week contest.

2989.  for Brax's excitement over collecting shells

2990.  for the orange hue horizon

October 5, 2011

2991.  that Sam was able to take off work and spend a day at the beach with us

2992.  for digging through the shells with my sister
2993.  for content little beach boys

2994.  for game time when the boys are sleeping
2995.  for spending a few hours by the pool with my sister ONLY

October 6, 2011

2996.  for the pure joy that Great Exploration Children's Museum brought B and Brax

2997.  for a wonderful evening at Davis Island and eating wings with my family
2998.  to hear B say, "Bax-ton"

October 7, 2011

2999.  for the cool morning breeze
3000.  for little boys on rocking chairs
3001.  that my sister's family came to visit
3002.  for my earthly father
3003.  for the sweet hug B gave my father-in-law this evening
3004.  for sitting at the table chatting with my mother and sister-in-law after several weeks apart

October 8, 2011

3005.  for how much my husband helped with B today allowing me to clean out his closet and dresser making room for cooler weather clothing
3006.  for the sound of wind blowing through the trees while rain falls

October 9, 2011

3007.  for today's discussion during the Financial Peace University Sunday school class we are attending
3008.  for the opportunity to join my in-laws, nephews, and niece for Sunday lunch