Project Gratitude - Day 5

Inspiration. I am thankful for inspiration that is found all around me, especially on those days when my patience is running thin. Inspiration from a Bible verse, book, or blog. Some days those little words are what keeps me from throwing up my hands to the chaos that often reigns.

A bit of inspiration for today:

I am just a regular girl.

A wife who loves her husband, but doesn’t always show it.

A mom who adores her babies, but runs out of patience.

A friend who cherishes her girls, but forgets to return calls.

A person so energized by being creative, but not without dry spells.

I am a homemaker who would rather rearrange furniture than dust it, repaint a bathroom than clean it, eat out than sit down and plan meals.

by: Emily

Found by way of Little Miss Momma and SAHM

Off to prepare for the annual Progressive Dinner - YAY for yummy food!

Christmas Pictures

Project Gratitude - Day 4

Today I am thankful for time. Time to spend with my 3 amazing children. Moments spent with my husband. Suprise visits from family. Planned visits with family. I am thankful for these moments.

We had a lazy day today. It was wonderful. We straightened up the house from all the coming and going the last few days, played some games of Uno, did puzzles, opened more presents, and had company. It was a great day. Tomorrow we will prepare for the annual Progressive Dinner and begin packing for our Canadian Lakes adventure.

I am looking forward to our week with family and friends!

Project Gratitude - Day 3

Today I am thankful for faith. For the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. I am thankful that we are able to celebrate Christmas with our family and friends. May you find blessings, peace, and love this holiday season.

Project Gratitude - Day 2

I am thankful for a warm and cozy home during this holiday season. The past few months have been a time of transition and, unfortunately, it seems we may stay in this state of transition for a longer time than originally anticipated.

We sold our home on Holland Rd. and immediately started searching for a new home. We were given a wonderful opportunity by my brother-in-law, Caleb. He was taking a new position in Tennessee and would need to do something with the home he had recently purchased. We needed a place to live until we found a new home, so to King Rd. we moved. We soon found a home that we LOVE, however, it was in the short sale stage so we knew we needed to get things rolling. We put in an offer, it was accepted by the sellers, then went on to the sellers bank to be accepted or denied. Then the waiting game started. Our realtor told us it could take 30-90 days to hear anything back from the bank, so we hunkered down at King Rd. and waited. and waited. and waited.

Thanksgiving was right around the corner when we heard that the For Sale sign was missing from the house. We were hopeful, but we knew that it could mean nothing. After several phone conversations, we determined that the house was going into foreclosure proceedings. Our offer became null and void, and now we needed to decide what we were going to do....we truly LOVE this house. It has all of the amenities we wanted and then some. We contacted the realtor that will be listing the home and we made another in offer. It has to go through all the hoopla of a foreclosure, but we are praying that our offer will be accepted and we will finally be able to start a new chapter in a home we plan to be in for quite some time.

So, I am thankful that the Lord provided us with a safe home during this time of change. I am thankful that we have most of our possessions with us so our children have transitioned fairly well. I pray that we receive happy news in the New Year.

Blessings to you and Merry Christmas!

Project Gratitude - Day 1

Per usual, I have been neglectful of this blog. However, I am making the commitment to post something I am grateful for over the next 365 days. I have found myself focusing, selfishly, on the challenges life has presented me. So, taking this idea from a friend, I have decided to focus, intentionally, on the wonderful things I have been given.

I am humbled by the gifts God has bestowed upon me. I am blessed and I need to take the time and recognize some of the amazing gifts I am given. So here goes Day 1!

The first day is going to be all encompassing gratitude for my family. I am blessed with a terrific Mom & Dad, brother, and blessed even more by my extended family on both sides. I grew up with fabulous people surrounding me. I am so thankful I had the opportunity to grow up around both my maternal and paternal grandparents. I was able to develop unique relationships with them. I am forever grateful for their love and support.

These days I am grateful for the family  I inherited when Lucas and I got married. I couldn't ask for better in-laws. The extended family that came with Lucas are terrific as well. Lucas and I are surrounded by wonderful people and we are truly blessed to have so many family members living nearby.

Finally, I am unbelievably grateful for my family. I am beyond blessed to have a terrific husband and 3 amazing children. I don't know what I did for the Lord to believe that I was capable of raising these 3 beautiful children, but I am grateful.

In the spirit of the season, Merry Christmas!