Continuing in finding gratitude and grace:
225. Perfectly imperfect FAMILY
226. Things to learn
227. Things to teach
228. Things to walk through together
229. Bountiful tables
230. Cold
231. Bright clear blue Christmas skies
232. Toasted pecans and marshmallow topping
233. Nephews
234. Hot running water
235. Pants that fit
236. Healthy children
237. Christian fellowship
238. Sentimentality
239. Soft hearts
240. Second chances
241. Willing sisters
242. Warm homes that stand against the wind
234. Unrequited love
235. Devotionals
236. Time with Jesus
237. Welcomed inside warm doors
238. Children
239. Holding hands
240. Rubbing noses
241. Listening eyes
242. Quiet answers
243. Patience
244. Welcome
245. Differences
246. Wistling little boys
247. Twirling little girls
248. Searching voices of little ones
249. Beds enough for more
250. Wind waving pines
251. Bubbles
252. Tutus
253. Vests
254. Hot tea
255. Warm hearts
256. Gold speckled blue eyes
257. Sincerity
258. Deep dark brown
259. One of many
260. Honest implorings
For these few things, and many more, I humbly say,
Thank You, Lord God. I am not worthy.
CS
Monday, December 28, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Giving Thanks, Receiving Blessing
Today, I receive that the Lord wants to bless me and has good things in store for me. Today I embrace that no one loves me like God. He can be trusted and I will rely on that not only for the big decisions, but for the little ones as well. I endeavor to embark on vacation with expectation for delight, ready to receive, looking for His hand. And all along the way, I will give thanks. Tonight I am packed, for vacation, with anticipation. I expect to see Jesus along the way.
201. Very patient husbands
202. Very giving fathers
203. Very persistent daughters
204. Very active sons
205. More clothes than I can wash, sort, fold or pack
206. Too many choices
207. Men who want to teach me
208. A husband who wants to share his interests with me
209. The freedom to own a firearm in our nation
210. Competent and responsible citizens
211. Last minute baby sitters
212. Warm, silky chicken broth
213. Jakey's constant "Thank you's"
214. Knowing that this Christian walk is collective
215. Where I have been
216. Where I am going
217. Even where I am now
218. Rings around the moon
219. Fathers who point them out
220. Unwavering neck rubs
221. Warm rice pillows
222. Clothes that I didn't buy that always match perfectly
223. The most comfortable bed in the world, because of the man in it
224. The less I have to do with things, the better they are
Good night. Having given thanks for today, I am ready for tomorrow.
My bags are packed with gratitude and expectation.
With great appreciation, for all Your gifts, Lord.
Carmen Sunshine
201. Very patient husbands
202. Very giving fathers
203. Very persistent daughters
204. Very active sons
205. More clothes than I can wash, sort, fold or pack
206. Too many choices
207. Men who want to teach me
208. A husband who wants to share his interests with me
209. The freedom to own a firearm in our nation
210. Competent and responsible citizens
211. Last minute baby sitters
212. Warm, silky chicken broth
213. Jakey's constant "Thank you's"
214. Knowing that this Christian walk is collective
215. Where I have been
216. Where I am going
217. Even where I am now
218. Rings around the moon
219. Fathers who point them out
220. Unwavering neck rubs
221. Warm rice pillows
222. Clothes that I didn't buy that always match perfectly
223. The most comfortable bed in the world, because of the man in it
224. The less I have to do with things, the better they are
Good night. Having given thanks for today, I am ready for tomorrow.
My bags are packed with gratitude and expectation.
With great appreciation, for all Your gifts, Lord.
Carmen Sunshine
Friday, December 25, 2009
Christmas Miracles
All things counted today are counted as blessings, Christmas Miracles:
167. 7:30 AM Wake-up call
168. "Look, Mommy, Look!"
169. Panettone French Toast
170. Dad in the kitchen
171. Smells of coffee and bacon
172. Dad truly excited about his gift
173. Our first Christmas in our own home
174. The floor littered with color and wood
175. Communal prayers
176. God dwells in our homes today all the world round
177. What started in a stable is at home in my heart today
178. Christmas naps
179. Christmas afternoon car rides
180. Cloudy lofty sunsets
181. Spontaneity
182. Fallafel
183. Turkish tea glasses filled with red wine
184. Advent candles all aglow
185. "Mommy, I love olives!"
186. Jacobs vivacious voice
187. Surgeon Samantha
188. Hurricane Dylan
189. Baby laughs and giggles
190. Empty trees
191. Thankful hearts
192. Winks
193. Dimmed lights
194. Unexpected gifts
195. The best wooden doll house ever
196. Frequent "Thank you's"
197. Childlike gusto and enjoyment surrounding our table
198. Old friends
199. Long haired, bearded, sentimental old men
200. The miracles of Christmas afresh
All is gift, given from your hand.
Lovingly,
Carmen Sunshine
167. 7:30 AM Wake-up call
168. "Look, Mommy, Look!"
169. Panettone French Toast
170. Dad in the kitchen
171. Smells of coffee and bacon
172. Dad truly excited about his gift
173. Our first Christmas in our own home
174. The floor littered with color and wood
175. Communal prayers
176. God dwells in our homes today all the world round
177. What started in a stable is at home in my heart today
178. Christmas naps
179. Christmas afternoon car rides
180. Cloudy lofty sunsets
181. Spontaneity
182. Fallafel
183. Turkish tea glasses filled with red wine
184. Advent candles all aglow
185. "Mommy, I love olives!"
186. Jacobs vivacious voice
187. Surgeon Samantha
188. Hurricane Dylan
189. Baby laughs and giggles
190. Empty trees
191. Thankful hearts
192. Winks
193. Dimmed lights
194. Unexpected gifts
195. The best wooden doll house ever
196. Frequent "Thank you's"
197. Childlike gusto and enjoyment surrounding our table
198. Old friends
199. Long haired, bearded, sentimental old men
200. The miracles of Christmas afresh
All is gift, given from your hand.
Lovingly,
Carmen Sunshine
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