I am wavering between excitement over the holiday season, frustration that it isn't coming fast enough, and panic that I won't be ready in time. So, I decided to take God's advice (novel idea, huh?) to "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
I am thankful for ...
salvation
my husband
my children
their love
their laughter
hugs
butterfly kisses
little voices
deep belly laughs
our home
a warm cozy bed
daughters who can fix lunch
help with the housework
my servants: electric dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, etc
warm clothing
God's great and awesome provision
little blessings of finding "just what you wanted" at "just the right price"
thrift store finds
freecycle blessings
a hard-working husband
a loving husband
a gentleman
my husband's friendship
Steve's parents
my parents
our grandparents
a Godly Christian heritage
freedom to read my Bible and pray
freedom to attend church openly
a Bible-believing and preaching church
the fellowship of believers
our future home -- our homestead
preserving family heritage
children making gifts for each other
creative children
a full tummy
beautiful Fall colors
changing seasons
a working heater
a healthy family
memories
God's love
God's wonderful grace
God's mercy
God's forgiveness
the joy of the Lord
a new day to start over
restful sleep
being at peace
a crowded dinner table
being able to homeschool my children
teaching my children to read
being there when they finally get it
being able to choose what they learn
spending our days together
being able to sleep in
being able to do school in our pajamas, if we want
everyone working together
loving extended family
generosity of others
the ability to read
libraries
helpful librarians
our Suburban
I will add more another day. My daughters are journalling things they are thankful for this week as their school assignment. It is a blessing for me to do so, as well. Sometimes we forget how blessed we are.
Great list, I love the crowded dinner table, I may have to use that one too!
'Tis the season to be thankful, may we all remember this lesson year round!
Have a good one,
ali
Welcome to ElCloud Homeschool blog. My name is April, and I'm married to my best friend, Steve. We have 7 active, creative children ages 14, 12, 10, 8, 5, 3, and 1. This blog is where I share about our Christian faith, our family life, our homeschool, and my reviews of curriculum and books. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 is our goal for our family and our homeschool.
Nov. 15, 2006 - Hi there!
'Tis the season to be thankful, may we all remember this lesson year round!
Have a good one,
ali