Thankful Friday - - -

I missed yesterday because I was busy in the afternoon with a feverish little boy. He got vaccinations on Monday and the flu is going around. Two possible explanations for his mysterious high fever and possible dehydration.

I've been on the phone with doctor and nurse for the past 24 hours.

Today I'm thankful for caffeine, specifically Diet Coke. Because when you're child looks like this, how can you not stay up all night with him?

He did enjoy this awesome awesome homemade pizza I made for dinner tonight. I'll blog about that later though....

Thankful Friday

Thursdays are my catch up day. I normally don't spend a lot of time on the computer on Thursdays, hence the missing Thankful Thursday post from yesterday. Here's my Thankful Friday instead...




Today I'm thankful for my Valentine as tomorrow is after all Valentine's Day. He is truly working to be the man that God wants him to be and I appreciate that with all that I am. He's more wonderful as a husband and father everyday and it's been fun in this past year to watch him mature and grow in his role as father, husband, nurturer, and provider.

He was even smart enough to get a babysitter for tonight. Yeah!

Thankful Thursday

Tonight I'm thankful for people who have befriended us here in Washington, IL. It seems kinda silly but in the ministry, it's hard to have friends. You are supposed to be friendly with everyone but not always real. It's a hard and delicate balance that we sway on everyday. Sometimes we second guess our actions, words, body language, lifestyles, etc. depending on the things people say to us. Really we are at the mercy of God for every aspect of our lives (literally) and everyone is constantly watching our "job performance." It's an interesting life, but I truly appreciate those who in and out of our church have come alongside us to let us be US.

Today I had three hours to myself while friends watched Max. They not only watched him but also had us over for dinner. Not only did I have three hours of alone time (spent at the house painting and painting and painting) but I didn't even have to cook dinner. Ah, bliss. It's refreshing to realize that six months into this we are becoming comfortable with the people that surround us in love- and hope we are able to show that love back to them in a real way.

Thankful Thursday

It's that time again, I can't believe it's Thursday already. Where has this week gone?

This week I'm especially thankful for being able to be a stay at home mom. That's actually a little hard for me to write, but when I honestly think about it, I am truly thankful to spend these few years at home.

I'm not one of those natural stay at homies that love every minute with their child and nurture their growing child every day purposefully. I love working, I love leaving the house, I love adult conversation, I love having a schedule.

But I hope that Max staying home with me during this time will make a difference later in his life. I love getting to spend so much time with him and be around for those milestones and colds and everyday mundane activities that we get to do day in and day out.

I don't know for sure that I'll always be able to stay home with the kids, but I am truly thankful for the chance to do it so far!

Leave me a comment and tell me what you're THANKFUL for this week! :)

Thankful Thursday

It's back friends! Thankful Thursday!

Today I'm thankful for a wonderful church. We've been so blessed by the members and attendees of our church. This past Sunday our worship leader surprised us by having the church come forward and show us some love at the end of service. I wasn't prepared and ended up crying- but the line was so sweet. It was worth it to see the people that have already become so important to our daily lives.

This morning was spent with a dozen wonderful ladies in a cute little coffee shop talking about family, life, and ourselves. Such fun it was- I'm looking forward to tomorrow's repeat with some different ladies.

(Here's a few of them)

check out our new website if you haven't already- Some of Adam's sermons are up so listen up!