"Let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name." Hebrews 13:15
The past few weeks have provided an abundance of opportunities to give thanks, so here is my attempt to capture as many as I can remember.
81. For the Lord graciously providing a time for my parents, Nathan, and I to go visit my Grandad.
82. For wonderful family friends who looked up flight information and provided buddy passes for all of us to fly to Texas.
83. For the Lord working out the finances for our trip and for keeping the expenses within our means.
84. Safety in travel during flights and driving time to and from Texas.
85. For the Lord allowing us to always get on flights, as we flew stand-by each time.
86. For my parents' help with Nathan all throughout the week.
87. For the Lord sustaining my Grandad so we could have a wonderful visit with him.
88. Watching Nathan clap his hands on command.
89. For the Lord graciously working out a time to interview my Grandad and learn about his life, relationship with the Lord, and marriage to my Grandmom.
90. Great coffee each morning that provided just the boost I needed.
91. Watching my Grandad laugh as Nathan repeatedly kicked his legs on the floor.
92. Getting to talk and get to know my step-grandmother, Bettie, better.
93. Watching my husband tear up as he read through a book of messages from friends, family, and church members that I made him in celebration of his 30th birthday.
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| Michael looking through his book of messages. |
94. For Nathan flying so well on 3 flights! he played, laughed, talked, ate, slept, and studied the people all around him.
95. Taking a walk with my dad and Nathan and seeing my grandparents old house-the one I visited all growing up.
96. Getting to have dinner and and enjoy a visit with my Uncle Barry and Aunt Francene.
97. Gift cards to Olive Garden so we could go out and celebrate Michael's 30th birthday.
98. Hearing my husband say that the book of messages and pictures he got for his birthday was the best gift he ever received.
99. Hearing Nathan say, "Uh-oh," after he dropped toys to the ground. Initially, he mimicked me saying it after he dropped a toy on the floor. Then, he started saying it on his own.
100. Receiving a Shutterfly photo book in the mail from fun summer memories.
101. Getting to skype with Dave, Anna, and Harper and watching Harper crawl all over the house, crawl all over the couch, and climb up on the couch all by herself.
102. Watching Nathan dance to his take along tunes.
103. Wonderful breakfasts, lunches, and dinners with Grandad and Bettie.
104. A fun outing to Chickfila with my grandparents.
105. Hearing my Grandad say he heard my grandmother quote over 500 Bible verses during their marriage. It brought tears to my eyes.
106. Finding one of my grandmother's old Bibles, completely marked up from her study of the Word.
107. Getting to keep my Grandmother's bible and having the opportunity to learn more about her walk with the Lord.
108. Reading the sweet letters and funny stories people sent to Michael for his birthday.
109. A Chai tea after a 3 am wake up call and 2 flights with a sweet boy.
110. Seeing my husband in the airport after several days apart.
111. Coming home to my sweet dog Lacy.
112. Church people watching out for Michael while I was gone and taking him out for some good dinners.
113. Yummy, cherry/blueberry cobbler made by my Grandma Bettie.
114. Pretty Edible Arrangements to enjoy.
115. Hearing Michael preach the Word faithfully each week.
116. A new couple visiting our church.
117. Beautiful, cool 70 degree days.
118. Fun times and great conversations with my parents.
119. Watching Nathan prop up his feet on the same stool my Grandad was propping his feet on.
120. Arriving home to a perfectly clean house, thanks to my husband.
121. Fun birthday celebrations with Michael-pancake breakfast, singing "Happy Birthday" at church, sub sandwiches for lunch, and birthday cake.
122. Nathan burping loudly during a hymn sing at church and everyone turning and laughing.
123. Watching my dad and Nathan lying on their backs playing and talking on the floor.
124. Watching Nathan enjoy his first bath in the big bathtub.
125. Help carrying bags off the plane by a kind girl sitting next to us.
126. The Lord providing a rest area right when we needed it and beautiful landscape to look at and enjoy.
127. Hearing Nathan say the new sound, "Na, na, na, na."
128. A great Groupon deal that will provide a fun family outing in the coming weeks to pick pumpkins and go on a hayride.
129. Watching my Grandad hold and enjoy Nathan, something I will always cherish.
"Beyond the tiny piece of horizon you can see from this momentary time and place-God's glory and grace will be seen even more brightly, as a result of your willingness to say with the psalmist, 'I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth' (Psalm 34:1)." ~Nancy Leigh DeMoss
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