Since starting to count my blessings, I don't think I have ever gone four days without jotting something down... But as I am learning, the blessings abounded, even as the days spun past...
Friday...
218. Finishing week 3 of school
219. Having friends over to play and share lunch before they go back to Maryland
220. Cinnamon, the poodle, not limping anymore
221. Chasing rabbits, again, and catching them
222. Helping a friend make a cute headband for the high schoolers going to camp this week
223. Dinner with dear friends, and for laughing at their impersonation of the baby lizards they are raising
224. Kids who enjoy sharing time with adults
Saturday...
225. Spending the day with E's parents on his mom's birtday
226. Giving a haircut and shave to James, my father-in-law battling brain cancer
227. Watching my children cherish the time they have with their grandparents
228. Homemade pizza
229. Pineapple Upside Down Cake
230. Squishing onto the couch to cheer Team USA on in swimming and gymnastics
231. Getting to bed early before church
Sunday...
232. Cuddling sweet babies in the church nursery
233. Getting to sing silly songs to the little ones and watch them smile
234. Serving in ministry with friends who love the Lord
235. Grocery shopping alone in the afternoon
236. Greek yogurt for a snack
237. Choir practice before evening service (I love making a joyful noise unto the Lord!)
238. Starting to organize a Homeschool Choir with friends from church
Monday...
239. Sharing breakfast with our Maryland friends heading home this week
240. Watching a movie in the afternoon
241. Catching up with two friends who called in the afternoon
242. Sharing a "John the Baptist" lunch with the kids (fruit, nuts, yogurt)
243. Reading the Bible right when I woke up, and for God's grace in rekindling my desire to be in His Word
244. Meeting with our builder to go over house plans and totally rearranging everything
245. Going to bed before midnight
... and the blessings rain down...
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