Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Three, three, short and sweet.

February 28, 2018
Day 519

     I was teaching my students about the Israelite's exodus from Egypt today. God led them out and performed huge miracle after huge miracle after huge miracle, and almost as soon as they were a free people, they started to doubt. They started to complain. They started to question God. I always like to ask this of my students, because I often ask it of myself: Are we like the Israelites? And like my students, I always answer this way at first: No.

     But we are. And I am. I found myself doubting and worrying tonight the same way the Israelites did. They grumbled. They worried. They didn't trust God to care for them. And when I worry instead just praying and asking God to help us through it.

    Thankful.

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Short and Sweet.

February 27, 2018
Day 518

     Today was extremely busy, but good. I had lunch with one of my students today, and it was so sweet to sit and talk and spend quality time with this student. I'm with my kids all the time, but they are always so different when you're one on one with them. Thankful for time to connect with a sweet kid. Thankful for the gift of being a teacher. Thankful for my family. Thankful for night time.

Monday, February 26, 2018

God things are happening.

February 26, 2018
Day 517

     Today was fantastic! We found out that we are getting the house we just put an offer on! I am so excited to move into this new season of our lives. God is good and His plans are good. I also found out two other pieces of good news today. Good things are happening. God things are happening. :)

Sunday, February 25, 2018

This day was great.

February 25, 2018
Day 516

     It was a great day. We relaxed at home. We watched movies in our pajamas. We went out for lunch, and took the kids to Target to get a new toy since they both made 100 points on our good behavior chart. They were so happy. We read books tonight. It was nice to spend so much time with them. Thankful for my sweet family.

Saturday, February 24, 2018

To have breath in my lungs.

February 24, 2018
Day 515

     Today we celebrated Casey's birthday. We went to laser tag. It was really fun! I didn't think I would like it but I did. Then we came home and had dinner. It was super chaotic, but I'd rather have a chaotic day with my family than spend it alone. Thankful for my family. Thankful for Casey. Thankful for birthdays. Thankful for this day and to have breath in my lungs.

Friday, February 23, 2018

Few things on a Friday.

February 23, 2018
Day 514

     Thankful for a great night with my grandma. Thankful for Fridays. Thankful for a weekend coming up. Thankful for Casey's birthday coming up. Thankful for fun events coming up.

     Thankful.

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Bedtime.

February 22, 2018
Day 513

Thankful for time to sleep. I came home and went straight to bed. I woke up briefly right now to get a drink and write this.

So thankful for bedtime.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Garlic Soup.

February 21, 2018
Day 512

     Thankful for a fine Wednesday. Thankful for the warm sun with a cool wind blowing steady. Thankful for a delicious lunch. Thankful for soup for dinner. It was made with lots of garlic and veggies. Thankful for the weekend approaching. Thankful for a new bra. I feel like a million bucks in it! :) Thankful for big juicy apples with almond butter. 

     Thankful.

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Patty.

February 20, 2018
Day 511

No matter what mood I'm in, Patty always makes me feel better. Tonight, she did just that.

     Thankful.

Monday, February 19, 2018

It's okay.

February 19, 2018
Day 510

     This was a good Monday. We went out for breakfast. We went grocery shopping. We went to Matt's mom's house to get some of Adelyn's and Tobin's toys out of storage. Our kids have been missing their toys big time. Especially Tobin. He was a happy boy tonight. We had a delicious dinner. We had a tasty dessert. We watched a funny movie. Matt and I didn't get the house we put an offer on, but it's totally okay because we know God has something better. We just have to wait. And be patient. And have faith.

     Thankful for this lovely Monday. It's always good to have a good Monday.

Sunday, February 18, 2018

Good Sunday.

February 18, 2018
Day 509

     Today, the kids and I brought a meal to Matt's grandparents. We visited a bit. I looked at their wedding album. They have been married 57 years. It's a beautiful thing.

     After we left their house, we went to Panera for lunch. It was nice to sit with my kids and have lunch. They make every day beautiful and worth it.

     We played outside for a while. It was good to sit in the sunshine. The kids rode bikes. My parents came over and we made a lovely dinner together. Steak, baked potatoes with all the fixings, salad, bread, and cheesecake with strawberries for dessert.

     This was Matt's first shift back working 24 hours. It's weird to sleep alone. But it was a great Sunday. I'm thankful for it.

Saturday, February 17, 2018

Snowy Saturday.

February 17, 2018
Day 508

     Thankful for a snowy Saturday. Thankful for pasta, salad, bread, and wine. It's good to eat delicious food. Thankful for quiet nights at home. Thankful for my family.

Friday, February 16, 2018

I am the one. You are the one.

February 16, 2018
Day 507

     There is a passage in the Bible that talks about God as the good shepherd. It says that if He has 100 sheep, and one goes missing, that He will leave the 99 and go after the one. I heard something tonight that spoke to me.

     I am the one. You are the one.

     Thankful beyond words.

Thursday, February 15, 2018

I'd be lost.

February 15, 2018
Day 506

     Words have been hard lately. I've been so tired that the mere thought of thinking of new words to write every night exhausts me. But this exercise isn't about being comfortable or even having new words to say. It is about expressing thanks. And I wish to express my thanks to God. I am beyond thankful for the blessings he has poured into my life. Without him, I would be lost without a hope of finding peace and and true joy.

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Good Wednesday.

February 14, 2018
Day 505

     Today was lovely. So many sweet treats and expressions of love. Valentine's Day is always a good day at school. Thankful for my family and our dog and the hope of a future home together. Thankful for the in between places too. The in between places are always the stuff dreams are made. 

     Thankful for God's good plans.

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Moon Cheese.

February 13, 2018
Day 504

   
Thankful for...

the rain.

the clouds.

the trees.

my family.

kisses from my husband and my kids.

moon cheese.

apples with crunchy almond butter.

mugs with tea and honey.

time to sit in bed and write.

my job.

my friends.

time to sleep.

time to relax.

a special day tomorrow.

God's blessings. I don't deserve them. But God gives them anyways.

I'm grateful. I'm thankful.

Monday, February 12, 2018

Today was hard, but there was...

February 12, 2018
Day 503

     Today was a hard day. But there were trees. There were clouds. There was chocolate. There was kissing. There was cake. There was ice cream. There is my bed.

     Thankful.


Sunday, February 11, 2018

Good Sunday.

February 11, 2018
Day 502

It's bedtime.

Today was good.

I'm so thankful to lay in bed and relax.

Thankful for Gamie. We celebrated her birthday today.

Saturday, February 10, 2018

DDB. Dances. Dinners. Bedtime.

February 10, 2018
Day 501

     Tonight was the Father Daughter Dance at our school. I think it went well and the little girls had a good time.

     Patty and I went out to dinner afterwards. It was so good to go out with her and laugh and eat good food.

     I cannot wait to go to bed. 

     Thankful for dances, and late dinners, and bedtime.

Friday, February 9, 2018

Good gifts from God.

February 9, 2018
Day 500

      Thankful for 500 days of life. Thankful for 500 days of thankfulness. I'm halfway to my goal of 1,000 days of thankfulness. This journey has been amazing and life transforming. The act of giving thanks always is.

     Thankful for a date night with Matt tonight. On February 15, we will have been together 18 years. We started dating when we were 17. Thankful for my man. Thankful for our life together.

     Thankful for good gifts from God.

Thursday, February 8, 2018

Good Thursday.

February 8, 2018
Day 499

     Thankful for a good Thursday. Thankful that tomorrow is Friday. Tomorrow is also my 500th day out of 1,000 days of thankfulness. In 500 days, so much has changed for the better. In 500 days, God has transformed my heart and my mind. I am forever thankful for healing and peace and quiet in my mind. Thankful that God has the perfect home waiting for us. We just have to be patient. Thankful for a weekend coming up.

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Twinkle Lights.

February 7, 2018
Day 498

     Thankful for rainy days off. Thankful for twinkle lights in my car for the father daughter dance this Saturday. Thankful for apples with crunchy almond butter. Thankful for a two hour delay tomorrow. Thankful for hot tea with honey. Thankful for a date night with Matt this Friday. Thankful for good things happening.

     God is good, and I'm thankful for His blessings.

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Six short lines.

February 6, 2018
Day 497

Today was good.
I'm exhausted.
Thankful for bedtime.
Thankful for time to sleep.
Thankful for the sky.
Thankful for night.

Monday, February 5, 2018

A fine Monday.

February 5, 2018
Day 496

Thankful for Monday nights spent in bed. Thankful for time spend with my husband. Thankful for a good lunch for tomorrow. Thankful for time to sleep. Thankful for so many things to be thankful for that I can't remember or recall them all.

Sunday, February 4, 2018

Sunday.

February 4, 2018
Day 495

Thankful for a good sermon this morning at church. Thankful for a rainy day at home. Thankful for big beach towels to dry off wet dogs. Thankful for my husband and my children and my family. I don't deserve such happiness. Thankful for a new week at school. Thankful for time to lay in bed and watch shows. Thankful that God gives me good things even though I deserve nothing.

Saturday, February 3, 2018

Seasons.

February 3, 2018
Day 494

     I'm thankful I have another day at home with all my loves tomorrow. I'm thankful for quiet Saturdays. I'm thankful for time to lay in bed and be lazy. I'm thankful for seasons. For new adventures. For good things to come. 

Friday, February 2, 2018

A good Friday.

February 2, 2018
Day 493

I'm thankful it's Friday. So thankful for the weekend coming up. I need time and space and fresh air. I need minutes to sit and do nothing and have no schedule to keep. I need to lay in bed. I need to sleep. I need to be still.

Thankful for Friday nights and the weekends. Thankful for my love. Thankful for his hugs and his holds. Thankful for little ones that crawl into bed in the morning for no other reason than to say, "I love you," and, "Good Morning." Thankful for kisses. Thankful for dog cuddles.

It was a good Friday. It will be a good Fri-night.

Thursday, February 1, 2018

A season of trust and patience.

February 1, 2018
Day 492

     The sky was absolutely breathtaking this morning. It was so amazing that we were running late because of it. We couldn't bring ourselves to look away from it. It was this blend of deep orange and pink and red and purple. It made me thankful to be alive.

     Tomorrow is Friday. I cannot wait to be at home relaxing for a night and two days. It was a very busy week.

     Good things are coming. I know it for a fact. This is just a season. A season of trust and patience.

     I was just cuddling with Higbee. He is the sweetest dog and I love his soft ears.

     I love where my kids go to school. They are loved and cared for.

     Thankful for the end of a busy day. Thankful to God for giving it to me.