Sunday Blessings

Every Sunday I like to post a few things for which I am grateful. 

• Family.  What would we do without them?
• My puppy dog Peaches.  17 years old and going strong.
• The simple pleasure that is listening to and watching Joel and the babygirl camping out in the backyard. 
• Books.
• A remarkably cool summer.
• The sense of peace that is derived from knowing God is in control.

Sunday Blessings:

This week more than in a while I am grateful for my family. A few years ago we were able to purchase the house that we currently live in, which, for those of you who don't know, is right next door to my mom's house. At the time it seemed convenient because we were next to family but we were most excited because of the great view and more space. But as time progressed, Gianna came, and grandma needed more and more help, it became obvious that this was a God thing. It was so easy for us to get into this house when we did and it is such a perfect set up right now, there is no other explanation. We are supposed to be here. I love the blessing of having our family so close. Yes, it's a little 'Everybody Loves Raymond' at times, when the crazy neighbors make their way over with their big dog during a party. But that just adds to the awesomeness as far as I am concerned. On a daily basis Gianna get to see her grandmother, grandfather and great-grandmother. On a daily basis I get to take care of my grandmother. On a daily basis we can go swimming with the dogs. On a daily basis we can borrow eggs or have dinner with each other. On a daily basis I am grateful to God for providing this amazing opportunity. Thank you.

Sunday Blessings:

• Having so much family so close to us.
• Nick being such a patient big brother who so willingly takes 'ballet lessons' from his little sister everyday.
• Having a husband who appreciates what I do.
• The opportunity to do all of the decorations for a party at church.
• Meeting new friends and seeing old ones.
• The beautiful clouds that are created by the yucky humidity.
• Iced tea.
• Joel having a job in this economy.
• My daughter's ballet obsession.

Sunday Blessings:

• The little boy who was lost in our town this weekend was found, safe and sound.
• Gianna seeing a direct answer to prayer RE: the same little boy.
• Air conditioning.
• Our family 'compound' that makes dog/grandma sitting so very easy.
• My husband is a very motivated man. He works six days a week then spends his Sunday doing projects around our house....and the neighbors house.
• Going swimming at a friend's house tomorrow.
• Getting new glasses.
• Friends
• Watching Gianna dance to the worship music that her daddy was playing at church today.

Sunday Blessings:

Each week I'll post a few things that I am thankful for in/about my life. Feel free to add some of your own.

• beautiful summertime and swimming with the babygirl.
• the hectic pace of my life - because it is a result of my family being close and supportive of each other.
• having the opportunity to continue at the U of R.
• naps with the babygirl.
• the gas fairy (Joel) coming each week to fill up the tank on my car.
• reading.
• seeing the smiles from the kids that were in my 'class' at church as they have grown bigger and moved up to G's class.
• how hard my husband works for our family.
• how beautiful the yard looks when the boys are done working in it all day.
• my family's 'furniture swapping'.
• dinner at Old Spaghetti Factory tonight.