30 Days of Thanksgiving.....November 16th...

I don't really feel like doing this right now because, well, I am going to be real tonight. I don't feel like doing this because my husband and I have been arguing over really stupid things all afternoon! Things have been said and right now I just don't feel very thankful. But, I am going to do it anyway. Because I am, I am thankful. So, here you go:

*my husband, who loves me so very much and sacrifices so much for us. I love him completely and I absolutely adore him for all he is. He is the most amazing Daddy ever. He's never to tired to listen to us and be there for us. He's just the most wonderful man. See, I feel better already! :)

*our children.  They are just the light of my life. Life is SOOO much more fun since God blessed our lives with theirs. Amazing and Incredible...that's my kids!! I can't wait to wake up in the morning and start a new day with them!

*the Word of GOD...it never changes and it never fails you. And, I NEED to go soak some of it up, right now!!

Well, that's it for tonight. Simple and short. I'm not even going to link up tonight! I am going to go and hug my hubby and kiss my babies!!

Love ya'll,

Julie

30 Days of Thanksgiving.....November 15th...

*My Daddy ran his truck off the road Friday night so first and foremost, I am grateful that he is okay!!

* a WONDERFUL weekend with wonderful brothers and sisters in Christ!!!

* watching our children actually enjoy church

*Reading my BIBLE..and the ability and freedom to even own ONE, much less the 12 (yes, 12) that we own!!

*eating out of the pantry and not running up another grocery bill this week. It will be tight but necessary and rewarding!! Thank God for a  plentiful pantry so I can do that. Many times it has not been possible.

*watching GOD work in my husband. It's so amazing and awesome to watch

*well behaved children who love each other and are kind to one another (most of the time) :)

*books, books, books.....I LOVE books!!!

*Gorgeous gorgeous days...this weather has been spectacular...70s all week and sunny!!

*encouraging homeschool moms

*sweet friends

30 Days of Thanksgiving.....November 11th

 *my Daddy

*those who sacrifice so much for our freedom

*homemade bread

*hugs & kisses before bed

*one last story, mama

*playtime with sweet nieces and nephew

*sweaty hugs after a long morning of playing

*stinky kids shoes :)

*sticky little helping hands

*cookies

*eggnog with my hubby

*bible study

*homemade laundry detergent

*the GOOD WORD

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30 days of Thanksgiving.....November 9th

*A great day with my babies!! We went nature walking, we played games, we had sooo much fun with school today and we read books and just had a stress free fun day!

*God's still small voice speaking to me in so many ways.

*Being reminded through someone else's struggle with fertility just how precious our children are and just how easily we forget that through idiotic stupid things like cleaning up the never ending messes! We become so self absorbed that we forget that our sacrifice is love to our children. Every mess we clean up, every boo-boo we kiss, every temper tantrum we diffuse is an act of service to our children and ultimately to our GOD. We should do these things out of sincere never ending gratitude for the gift of their precious lives!! Thank you, Lord Jesus, for the MUCH needed reminder today!!

*for menu plans & Monday Meanderings...... =) They make life run so much easier!

*for this blog. Even though I may not have a huge number of readers, I love the creative outlet it gives me. And, the best part is the encouraging friends I have "met" along the way!! Love you all!

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~Julie

30 days of Thanksgiving...November 8th

Okay, I have skipped a few days...I have sick kids and I have been sick! I will try to do better. Sometimes, I post this on facebook so if you want to friend me there, you can read it there! (email me)...anyway...tonight I am thankful for:

Braum's Gingerbread Ice Cream!!!

My wonderful family

Cool nights with a full pantry and a clean house!! YAY!!

30 Days of Thanksgiving.....November 6th...

I skipped yesterday because I went to bed early with some kind of crud. I feel horrible but that's when you count your blessings even more, right? :)

So, today I am thankful for:


*My mom. She took my kids with her today so I could rest. I love my mother so much. You can read more about that, here.

*a husband who loves people even those who "hate" him. He is kind to those who are awful to him. He is such a wonderful person and I am truly BLESSED to be his wife.

*Nyquil.....ah, it's great stuff!!

*wonderful family & friends

*pizza (it's what's for supper tonight!!)

Okay, I don't feel well so I am through for today. I will try to be back later to write.

30 Days of Thanksgiving.....November 4th

I am thankful for:

*a GOD who loves us immeasurably. A God who never leaves our side even when we doubt and push Him away from us, HE always remains, HE never gives up.

*my God who answers prayer. I know he does. My marriage and my children are proof!!

*GOD"s Grace. I am seeing some behavior in Claire, especially, that I do NOT like. I am also realizing that some of it is a direct result of how I handle certain situations. Ouch. I feel like such a failure. Thankfully, we have the Grace of a loving forgiving God.

*my Mom & Dad. For loving me for me.

*friends who lift me up when I need it.

*chocolate chip cookies made with my little girls

*school outside again in this beautiful weather

*a VERY productive day and a happy one, at that!!

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30 days of Thanksgiving...day 2...

Today, I am thankful for :

*my husband's sweet thoughtful ways

*the laughter of little sisters who are up to no good. :)

*early morning wake up times. Even though I was not happy about it, I ended up getting so much accomplished and I had such a better attitude with my kids since I wasn't rushed to get breakfast ready, school started/finished, cleaning tasks done, errands run, etc. I had more time to just enjoy my children. So, I am thinking of trying to get up EVEN earlier in the mornings so I can read God's word and pray and get a GREAT start to our day. Every day. We'll see...

*sweet tea (caffinated for those early wake-up times!)

*lunchables (for a quick easy lunch so Mama can have the quiet of naptime and sanity!)

*homemade laundry soap(said this before, but I LOVE this stuff!!)

*books.....I adore books... :)

*Baked apple pie(AVON) bubble baths ..I promise you they are as heavenly as they sound! Thank you, sissy!

*quiet afternoons and LONG naptimes!!

*the gorgeous sunshine & time to play outside with my family. We finished school outside this afternoon! (reading Charlotte's Web and doing our nature study)

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~Love,

Julie

30 Days of Thanksgiving.....

I am going to join my friend Denise in 30 days of Thanksgiving, here. If you would like to join, just click here and let me know if you are going to post on your blog so I can leave a comment!


Today, I am thankful first of all for our free gift of SALVATION!!!!!


Come quickly, Lord Jesus.

Love to you all,

Julie