On the Days When I Don't Wake Up Feeling Thankful...

Because there are days when I just don't wake up feeling thankful...

Recognizing the Gifts...

~ The boy straightening mom's corner, "just because"

~ A rare whole 45 minutes to teach my Sunday School lesson...and girls digging into the Word so deeply we run out of time regardless!

~ Disappointment turned to delight...having to sit out of choir, but getting to actually *hear* the choir sing...and  seeing so many of our youth (including one of mine!) scattered through the choir...such a blessing!

~ Sermon-reminder, once again, that "He showcases His mercy..."  It's all mercy...

~ Husband who loves to cook, and does it so well. :)

~ Crazy cards, perfect pens, sweet treat...encouraging friend = encouraged heart

~ Sharpies...enough said. :)

~ Unexpectedly cooler afternoon and a few minutes to sit and enjoy our backyard wildlife, camera in hand...promise of cooler days and enjoyable moments to come...

~ Woodpecker sighting, times 2...little things bringing big smiles :)

~ Big-girl birthdays

~ Little girl "puppy tails" (Harris-ese for pigtails :))

~ Visit with friends we don't see often enough

~ Almost-empty calendar for the week ahead...a most welcome breather...

~ Sunday School "rabbit trail"...."God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." ...Pondering today...He didn't just carry our sin on the cross...He became it...every bit...so that...we might become His righteousness.  What an unbelievable trade...simple words but huge truth to get my mind around...

~ The privilege of homeschooling...so easy to get bogged down in the responsibility and forget the blessing!  Purposing to focus on that this week...


~ Faithful prayer warriors, answered prayers, and watching for God's work from here...

~ And always grace...because  even the grace to recognize the gifts comes from Him.

Joining with Ann today in sharing the Gifts...