Giving Thanks

I do believe that this has been a very long week. Soo much has happened. I am honestly feeling kinda drained right now and am hoping that this fills me up!





1. I am thankful for the "HOPE" message at MOPS this week. Motherhood is a roller coaster with its ups and downs and God always is in control!

2. I have been praying for a dear friend for a long time and this week she contacted me via email. I am glad I was able to share my heart with her. I am still praying.

3. Felicia is started being potty trained. Let's see how long this takes :)

4. I am so thankful for a Brenda and her growing family! Welcome to the world Jocelyn Elise, God gave you to the perfect family!


5.I am thankful that the kiddos got to go to church with Grandma and Papa on Saturday night. Papa doesn't make it home often and it is nice for the kids to reconnect.


6. The warm days that I was able to play in the sun with the kids and hubby.


7. Chris is thankful for "Friends and Fishing" He hasn't had a guy night out in a while, I think he really enjoyed it.


8. Fireproof


9. Facebook, great time chatting with friends with week. (I'm beginning to sound like Tara, LOL)

10. Brandon has been a BIG helper this week! He is growing up so fast.

11. Seeing God at work and answering prayers!

Psalm 28:7 (NIV)
The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.
My heart leaps for joy
and I will give thanks to him in song.

Our Day at the "Beach"

I am so thankful that the warm weather has arrived! We spent the day outdoors and loved every minute of it.

First we warmed up with a four wheeler ride.

I say warm up because I had to run to keep up with them and Brandon's driving about gave me a heart attack.

As you can see Felicia is just sitting back enjoying the ride.

Then we drove the wheeler to the sand beach. The kids loved it. And we had a hard time keeping Felicia out of the water.

This is a waterfall that the kids are playing in.Builing a dam

Look at the buds on my lilac bush!!!! Yea! I love spring!!!!

Giving Thanks

It has been a couple weeks since I have done this. You would think I would have lots to be thankful for... I guess I will see how many things I can come up with!

1. My mom being here this week. She cleaned and took care of the kids so I could sleep! Thanks Mom!

2. The warm weather. I am so thankful to be able to open the windows and let the fresh air in.

3. Being able to prepare a meal for a friend who just had a baby.

4. My husband and our commitment to Fireproof our marriage.

5. My new friend Elisa, who has some unconventional health advise but it worked! Felicia is feeling much better.

6. Felicia no longer has yellow crud coming out of her eyes.

7. Brandon, who is somewhat willing to turn of the Wii and enjoy the outdoors.

There is a short list. What are you thankful for?

Giving Thanks

This has been an interesting week, I have much to be thankful for.


1. I really enjoyed having lunch with friends this past week. Trish, Tara & Dawn, we should do that more often!


2. Attending Growing Kids God's Way. I have so much work to do and I look forward to see how God will change our family through this ministry.

3. Getting away to conference this week. Great time to reflect and some "me" time!

4. My presentation went well and I received great remarks.

5. Touring Trish's new house. It is going to be fab!

6.The great couples who are in Fireproof with us. One couple has been married 62 years! I think they could teach the class.

7. My beautiful daughter and her diva ways!

8.A wonderful mother in law who stepped in and took the kids while I was in Springfield. The kids had a blast fishing and riding their four wheeler!

9. My son, who may be addicted to Zelda, I love him.

I also am thankful for girl scout cookies, shopping w/out children, finding awesome buys, and coming home to a family that missed me!

Blessings to All!
Jill

Giving Thanks

My fabulous friend Tara always post a thankful list on her blog and as I read it last week something grabbed my attention. Tara wrote "every time you write down what your thankful for it changes your attitude." Well after the week we have had I need a new attitude!

1. I am thankful for Tara who always post what she is thankful for!

2. The movie Fireproof, Chris and I watched it again today and it always seems to put things in perspective. I am really excited to see what is to come from this 6 week class.

3.Everyone in my family is finally healthy!!!!

4. Getting away for 3 days this week! Even though I will be at conference and giving a presentation, I am hoping that I will be able to sleep through the nights!

5. Being able to be part of VBS and meeting with the wonderful women who put it on!

6. To all of my wonderful friends, when the times get tough I have you to lean on! God Bless all of you!!!! :)

“It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord…” (Psalm 92:1)