Thankful Thursday

We are meeting for Thankful Thursday in February over at Grace Alone with Iris. 

It looks like it's been a week since I put anything on my blog.  I guess it's just been one of those types of weeks for me!  It's been a different few days here.  We are praying to all be well soon!  Caleb has a cough, and my husband had strep throat.  I met the boys at the walk-in clinic Sunday after church because Caleb had thrown up in the night.  I was pretty sure it was from his allergies and drainage.  He used to do this all the time but hasn't since we've lived in this house.  They tested him for strep and flu and both were negative.  Then on Tuesday my husband was feeling so bad that he went to the doctor, and he did have strep!  So today after this week I am thankful for our health and that we aren't normally sick around here.   

Today I am thankful for...
~ my husband being a good Daddy to care for our boy.  Sunday morning I was teaching class so he stayed home with Caleb and then took him to the doctor.  And on the way home he got me a peach tea from Rosa's and that made me smile! 

~  being able to hold my boy while he goes to sleep.  I just savor the moment of having him on my lap as he sleeps so peacefully.  The past two nights I have held him so he is more propped up and doesn't cough and goes right to sleep and sleeps soundly.  Then we move him to his bed (which can be a challenge as he is so heavy now!).   

~ being encouraged this week in so many ways by encouraging music, emails from my Mom, and blog posts I've read.  I read several when I was feeling overwhelmed and discouraged that reminded me I'm not the only Mom to have ever felt this way.  That was encouraging to me.

~ reading while waiting in car line in the afternoons.  I enjoy this time of quiet so much and look forward to going early and reading! 

~ finding some good buys at an estate sale last Friday.  I went back after school with Caleb and he had fun looking too.  I think I found a new "hobby."  It made me think of my Dad and father-in-law and wonder what treasures they'd find because they both like going to sales. 

Have a day of blessings!

Thankful Thursday

We are meeting for Thankful Thursday in February over at Grace Alone with Iris. 

Happy February to you!  I always love this month and all the special memories that it holds for me.  What are you thankful for today?  I read this verse and wanted to include it on my post today. 

"I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness;
I will sing the praises of the name of the LORD Most High."  Psalm 7:17

Here is my thankful list for today:
~ My husband's "first day of February" surprise to me.  He'd made a cd with the song "No Doubt About It" on it and put it in my car to play when I took Caleb to school. 

~ My boy sleeping soundly this week.  Which means Mommy is sleeping soundly too!  Last week he got up several nights for various reasons so I have noticed sleep this week! 

~ Taking a walk around our neighborhood in the pretty sunshine.

~ Having fun with our Valentine countdown!  All 3 of us decorated mailboxes Tuesday night.  We put little notes and surprises in them for each other until Valentine's Day.  We know to check our  mail when the flag is up. This is Caleb's box he made.  The inside is decorated too.  When I told him we were going to do this, he kept asking me what color his was.  He said you didn't get me a pink one did you?  As you can see, he is learning cursive!
 

Today Caleb's note said he had to wait for the surprise until after school and the clue was Mommy was making it today.  It is over of the oven now, and I will frost it soon!  (I hope he wants to share with  me!) 

~ the enjoyment I've had teaching the 4 year old class at our church on Sunday mornings.  It is so exciting when I see they have remembered something from a previous week, like their memory verse or something from our Bible story.  We've had several lessons on Hannah and Samuel; next we will have lessons on Elijah. 
Have a day of blessings!

Audio book: 52 Things Wives Need from Their Husbands

I listened to 52 Things Wives Need from Their Husbands by Jay Payleitner. 

Each chapter is something different a husband can do for his wife. Some are serious while others are more lighthearted, yet all are valuable in the marriage relationship. 

Even though it is written for men, I still enjoyed it. I believe any husband would benefit from this book. Many times I laughed while listening because the author was right on target in what he was saying wives need!  The ideas were very practical and easy to put into practice.   If you are a husband reading this review, try this book for some ideas you may have forgotten (or even some you've never thought of) to show love to your wife. 

The book was read by the author. His voice was easy to hear. Having the author read his own work adds meaning to the text for me as a listener and gives it a more personal feel. 

Thank you to the christianaudio Reviewers program for providing this audio book for my review.

Have a day of blessings!

Song: "Till The Storm Passes By"

A couple weeks ago we sang this song at church called "Till the Storm Passes By."  I was not familiar with it, most of the others did not seem to know it either.  We all just loved it.  I've been thinking about it since then and looked online to see if I could find it to share with you. 

Here is a video of it that has the lyrics with it.  It is a very pretty song.  I hope it blesses you today in whatever storm you may be going through at this time. 



Have a day of blessings!

Weekend!

We had a nice weekend.  Friday my husband was off due to a test he had done at noon.  My Mom came to pick up Caleb after school because I did not know how long the test would take and did not want to be rushed or late getting over to the school.   When they got home after school, Mom and Caleb made this Rocky Road Cookie Pizza and some yummy grapes mixed with topping. 

(photo from Pillsbury website)

Caleb then played outside a while and showed Gramma his BB gun. He rode his bicycle and scooter a while also before we went to eat supper and to Academy.  Caleb got a new bigger sized coat for next year as his other camouflage coat is getting too small for him.  My husband got a light jacket too that he wants to get embroidered with his work logo.   

Saturday my Mom made cinnamon rolls for breakfast and in the afternoon we did some shopping and to the library. 

Sunday we ate a quick lunch after church  and my Mom going home before going back to the flag football game with the church group.  Caleb had such a fun time playing.  He was one of the captains, the two youngest players were chosen for captains.  We had fun watching them! 

Now it is Monday again, the end of another month.  I have many plans for February for a Valentine countdown with my boys plus getting things ready for Caleb's class Valentine party.  I am also excited to get Caleb's Valentine's he made for family in the mail later this week.  We got them all made last week one day after school.  I remember when he was younger he'd put a sticker or two and write his name on one or two and be done.  It would take us a week to get them finished!  These turned out cute.  I may share them here after they go in the mail (don't want to ruin the surprise for those who read the blog and will get one in the mail!!).

Thank you for stopping by. 

Have a day of blessings!

A - Z Memory Verse Challenge

C - Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10

Have a day of blessings!

Thankful Thursday

Join us today for Thankful Thursday at Women Taking a Stand.

Today I am thankful for....
~ my husband.  He is just wonderful and I'm thankful for our love and friendship and how he makes me smile (even those times when I feel like I don't want to smile!).

~ my son sharing stories from school where he showed self-control in a situation.  I was glad he made a good choice! 

~  suppers that turn out tasting like my Mom's always make me smile!  This week I made chicken fried steak and it looked and tasted like hers.  Then last night we had chicken and rice.  I've made it often and it is always a little something missing.  Yesterday it was just right! 

~ the rain as well as the sunshine after the rain.

~ having medical insurance.  When I look at the benefits statements and see the costs of medication, doctor visits, and tests, I'm thankful we just have to pay the copay.

"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." Colossians 3:15

Also, I'd like to invite you to read my review that was posted yesterday on the book Six Ways to Keep the "Good" in your Boy by Dannah Gresh if you have boys!   EXCELLENT book!

Have a day of blessings!