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so thankful and blessed… #1111-1120

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so thankful and blessed… #1111-1120

Has it really been over a month since I have shared what I am so thankful and blessed for?  Yes, it has.  I took off time for Christmas and to be with my family.  The first of the year came and then we all got sick.  Once everyone was well (or at least i thought we were), I had a couple of massive migraines and then a Fibromyalgia flare-up.  During all of this time though, God was still blessing our family.  You  see, our sickness could have been worse than it was.  I could have been without my migraine medication.  My husband could have not had time to take off work.  However, God provided for all of our needs.  We are all well now and I have found a wonderful doctor’s office to help me manage my migraines and Fibromyalgia.  We are so blessed and I am so thankful that He loves us enough to take care of us.

Philippians 4:19

19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

While I haven’t been keeping track of all my blessings here, I have been counting them daily.  I am just going to list a few from over the last 5 weeks or so.

1111. Christmas, celebrating the birth of our savior.

1112. Having a white Christmas.

1113. Seeing the surprise and joy on our children’s faces, as they open their gifts.

1114. Grandparents sending gifts since we were not able to be with them, this Christmas.

1115. Celebrating the New Year with my hubby and children.

1116. Celebrating the 20th birthday of our oldest son.

1117. Visiting the Denver Art Museum and seeing paintings from Vincent Van Gogh.

1118. Visits with friends and their children.

1119. Watching my children make friends.

1120. Visiting a church two Sundays in a row!

I would love for you to join in counting the many blessings that God gives. Stop by A Holy Experience and visit others who are also sharing their many blessings.

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so thankful and blessed.. #1101-1110

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so thankful and blessed.. #1101-1110

Psalm 34:18

18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

Matthew 5:4

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

God is so good to us.  We are so blessed.  We do not deserve anything that he gives to us.  I look at my children and see the light in their eyes.  So much ahead of them, so much to live for.  Then I think of the tragedy that happened on Friday.  So many children lost their lives along with several adults.  It hurts.  I cried most of the day while I held my children near.  I am mourning with and for those who lost loved ones.  I truly do not know what I would do if something like that happened to our family.  I do know who would be there holding me up, helping me get through every day life.  God.  He will never leave us.  Join me in prayer for those who lost loved ones.  While I will be praying for the people in CT, I am also going to be thanking God for all the many blessings He has given me.

1101. my healthy children.

1102. being able to stay at home with my children.

1103. my husband’s job that is able to support us, while I stay at home with my children.

1104. my children’s laughter and smiles.

1105. being able to teach my children at home.

1106. a roof over our heads to keep us dry.

1107. heat to keep us warm.

1108. God for sending Jesus to us.

1109. Jesus dying on the cross for our sins.

1110. knowing that one day, there won’t be any more deaths, sorrows or tears.  We will be rejoicing and praising God in heaven!

I would love for you to join in counting the many blessings that God gives. Stop by A Holy Experience and visit others who are also sharing their many blessings.

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so thankful and blessed… #1051-1060

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so thankful and blessed… #1051-1060

When I see this verse, other than thinking about God sending Jesus to die on the cross, I can’t help to think about another group of people who have put and continue to put their lives on the line for us.  That is the men and women who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces.   Because  of those who have served and are serving,  We have freedoms that a lot of others do not have.

John 15:13

13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial

So in honor of Veteran’s Day, I thought I would share a few freedoms that I am thankful for.

1051.  the freedom to worship how I believe.

1052. the freedom to attend a church.

Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial

1053. the freedom to stay at home with my children and homeschool them.

1054. the freedom to have a gun.

Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial

1055. freedom of speech.

1056. I am thankful for my Uncle who served in WWII.  He lost his life while he was in the Army.  He was only 22.

Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial

1057. I am thankful for my great grandpa who was the youngest to serve in the Civil War in the state of Florida.

1058. I am thankful for my father-in-law who served in the Air Force in Vietnam.

Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial

1059. I am thankful for my step-father-in-law who served in the Air Force in Vietnam.

1060. I am thankful for the many more who served, are serving now and their families who sacrifice so much for us.

Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial

I would love for you to join in counting the many blessings that God gives. Stop by A Holy Experience and visit others who are also sharing their many blessings.

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so thankful and blessed….

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so thankful and blessed….

 Colossians 3:17

 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

 The month of October has passed and we have now entered into November, the month we all celebrate Thanksgiving.  However, I have been doing my best to celebrate Thanksgiving daily, year around.   We have so much to be thankful for.  Even with a week of sickness, several days with a migraine, I can be thankful.  Thankful that I have medicine to help with the migraine.  Thankful I can go to a chiropractor and have my neck/head adjusted.  I just look at times like this as God telling me to slow down and to refocus on what is important.  Good or bad, I will praise Him.

1041. another week with my family.

1042. being asked to help with social media on Creation Thursdays at Creation Conversations.

1043. children who help around the house.

1044. sickness/migraine to slow me down to refocus on what is most important.

1045. new friends in Colorado.

1046. an invite to the Colorado Symphony. (field trip post)

1047. letters from friends back on NC.

1048. encouraging messages from fellow homeschoolers.

1049. being able to help and encourage others.

1050. quiet Sundays at home with the family.

I would love for you to join in counting the many blessings that God gives. Stop by A Holy Experience and visit others who are also sharing their many blessings.

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so thankful and blessed…

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so thankful and blessed…

I just love this time of the week.  Another week full of blessings has passed us by.   I love thinking about all that God has done for my family and I.  Every day, no matter what type of day we have had, I can always think of something that God has blessed us with.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

16 Rejoice always, 

17 pray without ceasing, 

18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

1031.  Being able to go to a Symphony.

1032. Their dad being able to go to the Symphony with us.

The view from our seat.

1033. the experience of trying to see Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan. (we did get to see Paul Ryan standing in the front of his bus when he pulled up late.)

1034. being physically able to walk up the side of that mountain!

1035. the cooler temps!

1036. the beautiful snow that we got!

1037. watching the kids play together in the snow.

making snow angels

1038. calling my momma and wishing her a very happy birthday!

1039. helping the kids put their costumes on.

1040. the costume party at the apartment complex.  The kids had a really good time talking and play with other kids.

Link (from Zelda), Emperor Palpatine (from Star Wars) and Wonder Woman!

 

I would love for you to join in counting the many blessings that God gives. Stop by A Holy Experience and visit others who are also sharing their many blessings.

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