Thankful Thursday

Today I'm thankful:

--that I was given the opportunity, with my teen girls' class, to teach the wee ones on Wednesday night.  Our topic was God'd BIG Spirit--what a challenge to teach to kids ages 1, 2, 4, and 7!  Things went well though, although I have no idea if they had any idea what I was talking about...  Preparing and planning for that class made me realize how much I love working with the youngsters.  I've been so focused on the teens for such a long time (don't get me wrong--I adore them and would not trade my work with them for anything); but I had forgotten what it was like to teach the littles.

--for my NEW CAR!!!!  My boy is so good to me.  I mean really, sometimes it's just unreal.  Through an unexpected string of events, we ended up trading in his beloved truck for me a mama mobile!  It's a 2013 Ford Explorer Sport--and it is amazing.

--that my dad's surgery went well last week (rotator cuff repair).  {and that he'll be off for a while and able to just be...he doesn't get to relax often}

--for a best who is completely honest with me and with whom I can be completely honest.  We just get each other.  It's fabulous.

--that I get to host a baby shower for some sweet friends this weekend!  It'll be a fun time, and I just love hosting a shower :)

What about you?  Take a little time and reflect on your week/month/life.  What are you thankful for?  Recognizing those things makes life a little fuller!

be grateful, give thanks.

love, angie

Thankful Thursday

Today I'm thankful:

--for last week at Encounter with our teens.  I am hoping to get a full blog post up about it soon, although I'm not sure that I can even begin to sum it all up in words.  It was an incredible week and I am honored to have gotten to be a part of it.

--for my sweet girl and the lessons in patience she teaches me daily.  She's my reminder to slow down (which I'm not always the best at) and enjoy my life right now, in the present.

--for the incredible dads that my incredible Father has blessed my life with.

--for group texting.  These kids keep me giggling all day long :)

--that although I'm crazy busy the next few weeks/weekends, at least it won't involve traveling.  I'm ready to be a homebody for a while...

Thankful Thursday

Although it's technically Friday to all of us Central and Eastern time zoners...  Happy Thursday to y'all on the West Coast!  Let's get to thankin'!

Today I'm thankful:

--for a full day of friends!  My mother-in-law and soon to be sister-in-law came over today for us to spend some time learning how to work a sewing machine (and all of the measuring and folding and ironing that goes with it).  Then, our friend Jacob (whose wedding we just went to a few weeks ago) stopped in to stay the night.  Tomorrow, my best friend and her momma are coming for the night...seeing her face and getting in a little visit gives me quite a boost in the soul.  These two days have been packed with people I love and I've love it!

--for my parents.  They are graciously and selflessly keeping our sweet doodle while we are with our youth group at camp.  So incredibly thankful...

--that we are able to go to Encounter with our kids this year.  This camp changes them--we've been blessed to see the results of that in the year's past.  We're anxious and excited to get to experience their testimonies first hand with them, work through those changes with them, and get some quality time with our Jesus in with them.  It's going to be a blessing!

--that a new demonstrator joined my Stampin' Up! team!  Being an SU demonstrator has been so fun for me, and I just love it when other people are excited enough about crafting and the product to join--especially with me!

--that Wal-Mart stays open 24 hours.  There is something refreshing about going grocery shopping in a calm and quiet store, late at night, and without a wee one.

be grateful, give thanks.

love, angie