Aug 1 ~ nice talk with youth pastor, promise of prayer, fireworks and free admission at the Lobster Festival
Aug 2 ~ finished work at church a day early
Aug 3 ~ beautiful card with rainbow bookmark from my secret sister
Aug 4 ~ 1-1/2 hour parade, cookout and slideshow of ds19's trip to Europe
Aug 5 ~ ds11 off to camp for a week, ds16 treated us to icecream at Super Scoop
Aug 6 ~ pictures from my niece and a new family website she created for keeping in touch
Aug 7 ~ call from Alicia, unofficial adopted daughter in the Dominican Republic, news that another trip is already in the planning stages for the same area in the Dominican Republic
Aug 8 ~ very encouraging comment from bubbebobbie
Aug 9 ~ two hours to myself to clean without interruption, an unexpected offer of childcare so that I can attend the next mission trip with my husband
Aug 10 ~ an unexpected small refund check from our family physician, which will allow dh and I a date night
Aug 11 ~ community block party hosted by an area church, free food, fun and backpacks for all kids attending.
Aug 12 ~ fabulous slideshow and testimonies by mission team that went to the D.R., hymn from the D.R. sung to us on our answering machine
Aug 13 ~ 2 beautiful hours home alone with my dear husband
Aug 14 ~ dh and ds16 brought home freshly caught trout for dinner
Aug 15 ~ dh shared with me how God had already returned to him money that he felt called to give to a struggling family in need
Aug 16 ~ playdate at the park and chance to catch up with a friend
Aug 17 ~ lots paperwork done, and bills paid
Aug 18 ~ being invited to join a prayer group that meets and prays for area youth
Aug 19 ~ long walk on the beach with my husband, spending time alone with dd8
Aug 20 ~ a lilac bush (my favorite flower scent) was given to us
Aug 21 ~ hike and time alone with ds11, card and inspirational book from my dear sweet secret sister
Aug 22 ~ beautiful flowers and card from my awesome husband
Aug 23 ~ being able to talk online with friends from the DR, received word that we could plan another mission trip to the Dominican Repbulic in the near future
Aug 24 ~ beginning my sixth week of weighdown and have lost 12 pounds so far
Aug 25 ~ dh helped me washing 4 large loads of bedding at the laundromat
Aug 26 ~ long heart to heart with dh, great day alone with ds4 playing games, watching movies, reading books, resting a sore back, while dh took others to folk festival and got to hear a Dominican band
Aug 27 ~ bad back all weekend but Chiropractor fit me in first thing this morning, dh did lots of dishes so I could rest
Aug 28 ~ time with dh and 3dc's at the playground
Aug 29 ~ two truckloads of wood given to us and the promise of more, back is much better, call of concern from sister in Christ
Aug 30 ~ having electric appliances when the gas runs out of propane and can't be replaced for a week
Aug 31 ~ received nice matters award for second time, found Light and the Glory for .25, no snow in my freezer this morning

This is a great idea.... wonder if I could be diligent and consistent to do this? We do a Thanksgiving book entry each year, in which each family member shares the things he/she is thankful for at that time. Seems when the day finally comes around, we have forgotten so many of the Lord's blessings in that year. This looks like a great way to remember the highlights, and to remember to thank the Lord DAILY.
Sally

August was filed with so many blessings for you. Praying September is even richer!
Because of Jesus, Bobbie

Wonderful idea! We have to get back to our "thankfulness journals...." make them "praise journals"!

Ahh...It's refreshing to see a month of blessings. I think I should commit to writing down my praises.

Chelle
www.tripletsrajoy.blogspot.com

Oh by the way many years ago I did Weighdown. It worked, but then I lost focus and gained it all back plus some. I hope it works for you.