Season of Thanksgiving

Really, Thanksgiving is a season, right?  It spans from November through December, as we reflect on all that we've been given in December as well.  So...

Thankful #18 - The Family Ministry Team at our church!  Glory to God in the Highest!  I am on this team and it's right where I'm suppose to be.  Yesterday, I enjoyed an AMAZING break for parents and indulged a little - vanilla latte at the local coffee shop on Main street with my feet up, next to the fireplace, reading the best book, and talking to God...courtesy of the volunteers for Christmas Break for Parents.  My friend, Katie, took a shower during her break.  She was pumped.  Yes, only as a mother of young kids do you get so excited to take a shower alone, in peace.  :)

Thankful #19 - Opportunity!  Matt and I were just reflecting a bit on this tonight.  Our parents and grandparents have given us so much opportunity and for that we are incredibly thankful.  Mom and Dad, Mark and Brenda - you know what you've done!

Thankful #20 - New Friends!  In no way will they replace the strong friendships that we have built with old friends, but it's nice to have something planned with another couple and their son in our new location - they're coming over for dinner this month.  (Yes, we had to plan that far in advance.)  And I am feeling more connected at our church.  God is good...all the time.

Thankful #21 - Claire Claire.  Love her.  She was so cute tonight.  I was nursing Henry in bed tonight and she came up and put Baby to bed in our room.  She prayed with her - thanking God for Mama, Daddy, Opa...and others.  Then she sang our lullaby to her, gave her a cuddly "Schnuffeltuch" (cuddle toy) and tucked her in.  I realize that many little girls do this, but when MY little girl does it, I think she's wonderful.

Thankful #22 - Hen-ro (Henry).  He is really cool, he can walk now and loves to point at things.  Mostly balloons.  Sometimes Mommy or the Christmas tree.  Otherwise he loves to say "ga" or "da" (I think he is part Russian).

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