Blessing 13: Helpful Husband

I am so thankful for a husband who is willing to pick up the slack when I am not 100%. The past couple of night I have taken my "drugs" and have been out by 7pm. He has taken care of the girls both nights and made sure the house was picked after they went to bed. All of this after his very long day of work. Thanks babe for all the extra help these past couple of days. Love you!

Blessing 12: Drugs

The past couple of days I am beyond thankful for good medication. I have somehow hurt my back and have been in some really bad pain. The good doctor gave me muscle relaxers and codeine to help with the pain until they can find out why I am all of the sudden in pain. I have had xrays done and waiting on the results. Hopefully by end of the week I will be able to know what is going on.

Bleassing 11: Wonderful Weather

Today was such a beautiful day. The weather was like a spring day. It was sunny and in the high 60's. After church we spent most of the afternoon outside and even grilled out for dinner. I love that even though it is December we can still wear short sleeves and go without coats on most day.

Blessing 10: The Weekend

So thankful for my weekends and the family time we get to spend together. :)

Blessing 9: My Dad

Today is my dad's birthday. I am thankful for the dad he has been and continues to be. Even though at times, I am sure I thought he was ruining my life. :) He is one of the most patient men I know, he is hard working, and always made sure we knew that God come first in our lives. I am lucky to have him and thankful that God has given him so many years with us. Happy Birthday Dad and to many more birthdays!
Love you!

This verse make me think of my dad!
 A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered. Proverbs 17:27

Blessing 8: Bus Stop Pick Ups

Thankful for one of my favorite parts of my day, picking Katie up from the bus stop. Seeing Katie b-bop off the bus and run to the car always makes me smile. She just looks so cute in with her backpack. When she hops in the car it is pretty much non-stop talking for the next 30 minutes as she tells me all about her day. Yesterday she got to pick a piece of candy before she left because she did so good on her work that day. When she got in the car she handed me the piece of candy and said she picked it just for me. It was one of my favorites, Reese's PB cups. Yum! I love my girl and her sweet heart. :)

Blessing 7: Healthy Kids

There is lots of fundraising going on right now for St. Judes and I have seen several post in the last few weeks from friends who either have a child at St. Judes or know of someone who does. As I tucked my healthy little girls into bed  tonight I had to stop and just be thankful that my children are healthy and alive. They don't have to go through what those sweet children go through and as a parent I don't have to go through the unthinkable. My heart truly goes out to all of the parents who are sitting with a child that is struggling with a possible terminal or terminal disease.

Dear Lord, please just bring a peace and comfort to each of these parents that only you can. Give them the reassurance that you are God and you are in control and that if they just lean on your son Jesus, He will carry them through this. I pray for their children who are sick and having to go through the day to day of their illness. Be with them and give them the strength to fight and just place your healing hand on them. In Jesus name. Amen!

So tonight and every night be thankful for you healthy kids....even on the days they drive you crazy.