January 17th, 2013

One Thousand Gifts

Today I am challenged to find:

A gift bringing laughter, prayer and quiet

1. Having my dear friend visit for a few minutes to energize me to take care of sick kids. 

2. So thankful that the biggest health concern for my kids is the flu. 

3. Nap time today, as taking care of my flu filled house is exhausting!

January 16th, 2013

One Thousand Gifts

Today I am challenged to find:

3 witnessed blessings. 

1. Family lunch time today... On a work day! 

2. Ri and Jack giggling together! 

3. First day just the 4 of us in our new home!

January 15th, 2013

One Thousand Gifts

Today I am challenged to find:

(Picked my own 3 things)

1. The airport goodbye with mom over the last 4 years I've discovered that is important to me. 

2. Watching mom say goodbye to me kids, knowing how much she loves them. 

3. Chris' hug when I got home. 

January 14th, 2013

One Thousand Gifts

Today I am challenged to find: 

3 startling graces of God.

1. The fact that our new home is so close to Chris' work that he could come home for lunch

2. Laughing to the point of tears with Mom and Rach.

3. Giggles and cuddles with Jack before putting him to bed tonight! 

January 13th, 2013

One Thousand Gifts

Today I am challenged to find: 

3 things about yourself you are grateful for. 

1. I have the eye to decorate a nice home. 

2. I'm good at getting things organized

3. I can build into the life of a younger friend

January 12th, 2013

One Thousand Gifts

Today I am challenged to find:

Something above, below and beside. 

1. The amount we have set up/put together is 'above' my expectations!

2. All my unpacked boxes can remain in the basement so we can live comfortably while still unpacking. 

3. Working beside my mom organizing my kitchen was great and so helpful! 

January 11th, 2013

One Thousand Gifts

Today I am challenged to find:

(again, didn't like the idea... )

1. Taking possession of our new home. 

2. Matt, Justine, Grandma, Grandpa, Mom, Devin, Pete, Mom and Dad Wensley, Brent, Thais, Lavina. All for helping out with moving in/kids!

3. Putting Ri to bed in her new room for the first time!