Gratitude List - All About Chris

Ok, so I haven't been great about keeping up on my blog lately.  We have been busy having lots of Summer Time fun & getting ready for the school year. I think it is time for a Gratitude List. This one is all about my husband Chris.  With the exception of following Jesus, he is the best decision I ever made. Here are the top 10 things about Chris I am grateful for, in no particular order.

1. He gets better looking very year! ;-)
2. We laugh together almost everyday.
3. He is my voice of logic & reason when I need it most.
4. I never worry about our future because Chris has a razor sharp vision for our family.
5. I can trust Chris completely because I know he has our familie's best interest at heart & he brings himself under the leadership of the Lord.
6. He never fails to show me gentleness & understanding when I need it.
7. He takes joy & pride in providing well for our family.
8. He loves to spend time with our daughter & she is getting a great picture of what a husband & father should be.
9. Whether it's a quick knowing look or a simple text message -  he shows me that he loves me in many little ways everyday
10. He brings out the adventurous side of me, which is why we still have so much fun together.

We've been married for 17 years & I feel the best is ahead of us!

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School starts September 13th. Look for weekly updates once we get on a roll again!

My First Gratitude List

I have come upon a truly inspiring blog by Amanda Blake Soule titled Soule MaMa She knits & sews beautiful things and her photography has a way of catching the essence of the moment. I want to be her when I grow up ;-)   
One of the things she does is write a list every now & then of things that are bringing her joy right now. I am borrowing her idea and tweaking it a little bit to be a Gratitude List. You know that Veggie Tales song that says, "A thankful heart is a happy heart. I'm glad for what I have, that's an easy place to start."? This little tune keeps playing through my head as I think about my list. So here is my first Gratitude List (in no particular order).

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

~ James 1:17

1. Park Days with Homeschool friends

2. My daughter's Summer obsession with digging in the dirt & playing in creeks

3. The Hummingbirds at our feeder

4. A great week of Vacation Bible School

5. Planning our Love of Learning Club for next year Check out our website HERE

 

6. Lilacs in my kitchen

7. Coming up on 17 years married to this guy. I couldn't ask for more!

8. Taking the time to sit & think about what I am grateful for!

I am so thankful to God for how he designed our hearts & minds to work. Thinking about the good in your life really does help change your outlook! Try it! You won't be disappointed.

 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

~ Philippians 4:8