Thankful Thursday

Welcome to August!

This week I am thankful for.....

~ my husband being able to drive me out of town for my Dad's surgery last Friday.

~ our oldest son's safety when he's fighting fires in the 100 + degree days.

~ our DIL finishing her internship!

~ our youngest being able to join the youth group class at church! It's hard to believe he's in 6th grade.  

~ my Mom doing well in her recovery after her surgery.

~ the life of one of our former preachers and his influence.  He passed away suddenly over the weekend and today was the service.  It was a packed service as we expected.  He touched so many lives.  

~ finding some cute "back to school" decorations for my entry way table and the teacher's table at school when PTO does snacks for them.

Have a day of blessings!

 Bethany

Children's book: That's What Heroes Do

About the book:
Who is a hero? From first responders and soldiers to teachers and friends, discover what makes a real-life hero in this story from Adam Kinzinger, veteran and former congressman. Take to the skies with a boy and his pilot dad as they visit sites across the United States in search of heroes. As they look down on community helpers working hard to lift up others, and even witness those who gave everything at Arlington Cemetery, children will discover that America is built on the service and sacrifices of heroes.

In this imaginative, heartfelt adventure, boys and girls 4 to 8 will

• discover that heroes are all around us,
• learn about notable sites across the United States where heroes work and serve,
• learn that a hero protects and lifts up others,
• understand that anyone can choose kindness and generosity, and
• be inspired to honor the sacrifices made for them.

Inspired by the author's experiences as an Air Force pilot, this story of adventure, curiosity, and patriotism will give children a deeper understanding of the many people who put others first every day to make America a nation of safety and opportunity. Perfect for classroom and homeschool studies about Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veteran's Day, this hopeful book will encourage children to be tomorrow's heroes—and to start today.

My thoughts:

We may not think about it often, but there are heroes all around us.  So many people help others as their profession.  This is a great book to talk about heroes and the important work they do.  

Both boys and girls will like this book I think with its conversational story and the rhyming text as a boy and his Dad (who is his hero) go on a little trip.  They talk about what the heroes do and the many ways they help.

It is a nice addition to your personal or classroom library.  The illustrations are just perfect for this book as well in depicting the various heroes.  

I received a copy of this from Tommy Nelson Book Worms and was under no obligation to provide a positive review.

Have a day of blessings! 

 Bethany

Thankful Thursday

~ my husband having a job even though it is really tough and stressful for him.

~ our oldest son supporting his little brother and their conversations.  

~our DIL getting to come home for the weekend and coming to hear Titus' lesson he did at church.

~ the wonderful job Titus did along with the other boys during the worship service on Sunday.  He did a song and lessons. 

~ the downtime we had earlier this month after a busy June.  I like being at home.  

~ a fun cooling blanket my aunt sent me as a surprise!  

~ that my Mom's surgery went well this week and she is recovering. 

Have a day of blessings! 

 Bethany

Thankful Thursday

We haven't done as much this week, and it's been good to be at home. 

This week I am thankful for....

~ sweet things my husband tells me that make me smile.

~ times I get to see our oldest son, like when he needs some milk for a recipe.  

~ our DIL is almost done with her summer internship!

~  when our youngest pulls out his Legos and plays with them.  Nice way to spend a rainy summer day.  

~ watermelon that tastes so good!  A favorite summertime treat :)

~ when online orders arrive quickly.

~ finding cute items at Aldi for my tiered tray.  

Have a day of blessings! 

 Bethany

Thankful Thursday

We have had a fast, busy week.  We got to volunteer at a camp here in the mornings.  What a blessing to see all the smile and joyful hearts!

This week I am thankful for...

~ my husband finding a car replacement after his wreck.  

~ seeing another dream come true for our oldest son with this camp this week and all his smiles as he interacted with the campers. 

~ staying in touch with our DIL while she's gone.  

~ watching our youngest serve in many ways this week at camp. 

~ tomatoes and okra in the garden and seeing blooms on my zucchini plant.

~ beautiful rainbow we saw this week across the sky.  

~ figuring out meals including breakfast for Titus this week with our different than normal schedule! I didn't stick to my original plan from my monthly calendar, but we figured it out.  

Have a day of blessings! 

 Bethany

Thankful Thursday

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." Psalm 118:1

What are you thankful for this week?  Here is my thankful list:

~ that my husband was off last Friday and we had some time to look for him a new vehicle.

~ our oldest being safe while he was on shift during the storm.  They had a huge number of calls. 

~ our DIL had left before the storm hit last Sunday.  

~ finishing a puzzle with our youngest.  He's going to hang it in his room.  

~ fresh tomatoes my Mom gave us from her garden and how good they taste.  I have some about ready in my little garden too.

~ safety in the storm on Sunday.  It was a very powerful storm with a lot of damage and destruction.  We made it home safely and didn't have power.  They got it back on a little after midnight.  

~ celebrating the 4th of July with a neighborhood parade, lunch at our friends' house, supper of hot dogs on the picnic table, and fireworks.  

Have a day of blessings! 

 Bethany

Thankful Thursday

Happy July!

This week I am thankful for....

~ getting to go to a musical with my husband on Saturday.  My friend gave me the tickets for my birthday to see The Notebook. 

~ our oldest making a picnic table for me (see picture on yesterday's post).

~ getting to see our DIL this weekend.  

~ our youngest getting to spend time with his brother while we went to the musical.  

~ finishing a flag I made for the wall.  

~ grocery pick up when I need to get supplies for the church kitchen.  

~ that my Mom was able to be seen at the hospital for her pain and have tests done.  Prayers for her as she awaits the results and talking to the doctor.  

Have a day of blessings! 

 Bethany