Give Him Some Praise

After an emotionally taxing day(i cried a lot and my heart ached so much for these women) yesterday at our MOPS group's annual Tea and Testimony, I sure was convicted that I have WAY too much to be thankful for and boy! I shouldn't complain AT ALL....EVER! So, after seeing this on Kelly's blog, I thought I'd join in and remind myself of why I am truly a blessed gal.

- Hubbie's job, house, clothing, food and WAY too much stuff that needs to be purged and given away
- 2 beautiful boys that light up my life, make me laugh more than i ever knew possible, make me worry more than i ever dreamed i could and allow me to kiss and cuddle with them every day
- a wonderful, dashing husband that not only works hard and provides for our family, but allows me to live my dream and is extremely supportive with all my extracurricular things
- friends, friends and more friends...gosh! not just in MOPS, but i had NO clue what God had in store for me when I joined MOPS. i've been blessed beyond belief with a fabulous discussion group and steering team this year and wonderful friends that i KNOW i could call on day or night!
- a church home.... hubbie and i searched for a church home for almost 5 or 6 yrs. we decided on one and it just never felt right- more like a church and not a family.... and we started to look again. God knew where we were needed and we are so encouraged to be where we are at.
- a precious peanut growing inside my belly.... after yesterday, i will NEVER, EVER, EVER take for granted a pregnancy..no matter how miserable!(not that i ever have, but pregnancies aren't usually easy and fluffy for me!) gosh! one of God's true and perfect gifts, huh? i am so in love with this darling child and know its soooo of God and we can't wait to meet!
- my parents...need i say more! supportive, encouraging, willing to help, loves their grandchildren and prayer warriors for our family
- speaking of prayer warriors....OUR CRUISE! Gosh! Isn't God good? I mean, that a little trip for two would even hit the Creator of the earth's radar!?! I know He answers prayers and He's done it TIME AND TIME again for us. I shouldn't be shocked, but I am still baffeled at His perfectness and love for me! Again....just awesome and I think its incredible that He answered it down to every detail!!!
- the promise of seasons....Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter... I mean, how perfect is it! The changing and the excitement and the ability to do new things in different seasons! I love it! I don't always enjoy the season, but isn't that life? I don't generally LOVE Spring, because it involves pollen, but this year, I'm ready to be able to get out of the house and enjoy the Sun!
- a new kitchen....and we didn't have to pay for the flooring... now I know I shouldn't complain, but it did take 2 weeks, but it was the landlord's responsibility, because of the slab leak and we got a new, updated kitchen floor out of it! our kitchen is so open, light and airy! i've been spending so much time in the kitchen and its just wonderful with all that sun coming in! i love it! thanks to hubbie's new paint job...it looks marvelous!
- facebook...hear me out...i know it sounds odd.... i am able to stay in touch with friends during the day. i'm NOT a phone person and i do not enjoy just chatting on the phone. i LOVE talking to friends, but i would SO much rather meet you for coffee or ice cream and chat that way! facebook gives me the ability to chat with gal pals when our kiddos are sick or we're not able to leave home. i have been able to stay in touch with girl's that have left MOPS and have returned to work. i can find out what is going on in my brother and SIL's lives in TN. i can chat with them really quick and ask questions. its just a wonderful tool and i love it! my grandparents and aunts and cousins and parents are on there and its just wonderful that we can all be on there together and stay in touch instantly! :) also, i've gotten back in touch with friends from TX, high school, friends that have moved away and friends that we've just lost touch with! its been great!
- schedules....if you don't live on a schedule with nap and bedtimes...you're missing out! aren't early bed times and naps awesome?! Bubbie has just about given up on naps. he might take one twice a week, but he still rests and reads or plays quietly. their little bodies need it and its just so wonderfully peaceful every day somewhere between 12 and 2 and by 8 pm! its always wonderful to have that quiet time with hubster! now...this will all change in September, but for now...i'll enjoy our quiet, simple and uncomplicated lives without a newborn!
- Answered prayers. Prayer works people. Don't believe me. Give it a try. The answer might be no, but God hears and cares. Several of the prayer requests for friends have been answered and their lives are different because of it! :) God is good!



Ok... I know there are TONS more praises, but my darling baby for the time being is up. Motherhood calls! If you wanna play along, let me know so I can read yours too!