Earlier today I got to thinking how blessed I am to have parents and in-laws who are supportive of our decision to homeschool. Maybe the fear of "ruining the grandchildren" isn't as rampant as it was 10 or 20 years ago, but I'm still thankful that I haven't had to defend our family to grandparents.

Which got me to thinking of a few of the many other things I have to be thankful for:

My children's helpful attitudes: they traded jobs with me for a short time today, emptying and reloading the dishwasher and then starting on folding laundry while I gathered up their toys from downstairs.

My wonderful husband who loves me unconditionally.

Ladies from church, dear friends, who have joined me in a Bible study this summer - and for their willingness to be honest and vulnerable and open to the Lord changing their hearts.

I am healthy and strong enough to embark on a good exercise program (and thankful for aspirin that takes away that muscle pain like nothing else does).

And many, many other blessings we have been given - material and intangible. If I were to literally count my blessings, I might never stop!