Learning to live for HIS glory

Happy Thursday all!  What are you thankful for today? Today I am praising the Lord for: His endless love, His enduring grace, His awesome creative power, His truthful Word. Baby kicks, Nursery planning, Energy for household tasks. My sweet Husband, Phone calls with my Mom, And family text message chains. A/C!!! The little break in the heat we had, Garden produce, And good deals. Music, Piano students, Flowers, Pillows. Clean water, Books, Food to eat, Games... Really we are so blessed!  

My heart is full today as I count my blessings... We had an ultrasound done this morning, And got to see a beautiful little baby boy- A strong heartbeat, Perfect fingers and toes... God is an awesome Creator. I am thankful.   And I suppose I am more thankful for this life- Simply because I've lost a child. Children are a miracle,  From conception to the day they're born, and beyond. So today, even as we rejoice in our little buddy that will soon make our family a threesome, We also remember that we really are four.   And in God's perfect sovereignty, He chose to take our first little one, But this little guy He has chosen to protect thus far. We're grateful. And in awe of His awesome power. Life is precious,  Both lives lost and lives gained. Motherhood is a gift- And also a challenge... And although my journey to motherhood has not happened the way I thought it would, I'm thankful to be a Mommy,  ...

Motherhood didn't begin like I imagined it would. In my mind I held a picture of this season filled with joyful expectancy, Excitement as we waited to see our little one's face. And we had that--briefly. But the expectancy was blurred with worry, As complications took center stage. And just as I thought we were clear, Just when I expected to see my little one's form on a screen, The world seemed to come to a screeching halt. Test results were clear, And hopes were dashed, And all that I'd expected from motherhood... gone. Tears came then, in bucketfuls. I'd dreamed of a little face like mine or Carl's... But now had to face the fact that Marriah Joy's eyes will always be a mystery. I'd dreamed of a little one's snuggles, But instead faced the pains of miscarriage that ended with empty arms. I'd dreamed... Yes, I dreamed. With the ending of our wee child's life, We saw more than a life die, ...

Hello Friends! It's Thursday...and it has been a long while since I've written one of these, But here's a list of some things I'm thankful for this week: A great and gracious God, Safety for everyone at the Jamboree last weekend, That the Jamboree is over for this year! Time to rest and recoup from all the work that went into that event, Family, And how so many of them came to help out and just spend time with us, My Mom's help in catching up on house chores the beginning of this week, (Things would still feel hectic around here if it weren't for her!) Getting to have my sister in Missouri for the first time this past weekend! Date night with Carl tonight! He's my favorite :) Just the fact that I have such a sweet and loving husband, Who desires to follow Jesus with all his heart. I am blessed. Music,  And the chance to share it through lessons. Students that challenge me to keep learning, Ceiling fans, Cool dresses, ...

Today's Thursday, Friends! And on this brisk March afternoon, I'm praising God for... Sunshine, Blue skies, Savannah Rose- A new niece born last night, Crockpots, Clean water, A good dentist, Flowers, New life springing from the ground, Crocus blooms, Grace. I'm thankful for the gospel of grace. The good news of a Savior, For the "But God" that follows a description of my deadness found in Ephesians 2 The grace that He bestows on our life for each new day. I'm thankful for music, For family, For friends, For good books, And good movies, And good food. I'm thankful for my husband, for my home, and for life.

Happy Thursday all!   I'm sitting in my library recliner,  Dinner on the stove, And my husband on the way home... All of which are things to be grateful for. And for a few minutes I'm going to list some other blessings from God  I recognize today: Good news- First of all the gospel- but any other sort of good news as well. Cars that run. Water-clean water. Tea. Puzzles. Family. God's Word. Good books. Bookshelves. :) Organization. Grace. Mercy. Favor. Prayer. Adoption as a daughter of the King.  Chicken soup. Sleep. Homemade bread. God's love, And His Shepherd heart.

Good afternoon friends! It's a frigid Thursday here in Missouri, And I saw the first snow flurries of the season today! Today I'm praising God for: Good mail, Written words, Calls from friends, The coziness of yarn crafts, Cedar branches, Poinsettias, Laughter, Christmas lights, Music, Audiobooks, Sleep, Art, Teaching opportunities, Conversations about Jesus, Water, A musical husband, My kitchen, Soups when it's cold, Life.