Thankful for miscommunication that allowed for me to be home and my brother ad sister-in-law to all be at the house singing songs about Turkeys and potatoes!
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Day #327
Thankful for play dates with a little girl who is full of energy...she is compassionate and sassy all roles into one!!
Day #326
Sooo Thankful for all the hearts and hands that come over to the house today. So much was accomplished and my heart is full of thanskgiving.
Picture is just a few of the people who helped.
Day #325
Thankful that we can chose to invest in people even when it means cooking into the wee late hours. Thankful for help along the way
Day #324
Joy in helping friends move a dresser and cabinet. Thankful that Luke has a truck ...great time sharing a meal
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Day #322
Thankful for hope and excitement. I can't imagine not having hope...they say the definition of poverty isn't not having thongs even things like food, clean water or even a house to love in...poverty is the lack of HOPE. Thankful our savior gives us HOPE everyday!!! I am beyond rich, because I have Hope!
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Day #320
What a great morning talking to Pastor Nate about what is next for us after our Life Group ends.
Enjoyed a wonderful day for a hike with my parents!
Great time serving at Voltage (Where kids bring their parents to learn) They learned about serving and made thanksgiving dessert for a few urban partners and made placemats for them as well.
Monday, November 16, 2015
Day #319
Joy in Aubrey's bridal shower! What an amazing story of choosing love and dedication.
How well does Billy know Aubrey and how well does Aubrey know what Billy would say. Bubble tape for wrong answers and chocolate for later if right :)
Day #317
Thankful for time with my cuz who is such a great mom and wife...because she is constantly pursuing who God wants her to be! Great granola bar breakfast tea, play time and talk time!!
Day #316
Thankful for all those who have served, those serving now, those families who give their love ones for our freedom!!!
Day #315
Joy in going on a double date with Luke's parents who are home from Africa for the month. Got to go to a Cavs game and watch a very exciting game. Joy in time!
Day #314
When I don't feel like working on the House...God has a different plan. Luke and I got to work together instead of just working at the house. We laid the subfloor together...I enjoy when we work together and when he trusts me enough to try new things...and let's be honest do things most men wouldn't let women do :)
Day #313
Sad day our last meeting on James as a leadership team. Joy in learning about God, learning how we can apply it our lives and ways the Holy Spirit works in each of our lives.
Day #312
What a joyful day to meet up with Giliad. The man we met in Mexico City from Israel. We had a great breakfast in Ohio City and a walk through the west side market. We got to hear about his travels the last few months and his plans to finish his masters and possibly come back to the states!
Day #311
So much going on and having to choose between friends and opportunities is often hard thankful God opens and closes doors for us and leads us in the right direction!
Day #310
Meeting with a friend for coffee and enjoying the time to catch up on life. Joy in knowing life is never too fast to stop and have a cup of coffee!!
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Day #309
Thankful that in the midst of lots of trials...I have a man who has dinner ready and a glass of wine poured...and a piece of chocolate :) Yep, he is pretty awesome. Thankful for a text and a call that offers hope!!!
Day #307
Thankful for the reminder that sometimes we need a little help from friends and family...we shouldn't be afraid to ask for it or receive it!!!
Day #306
Lately Sundays are rushed and planned and insane. Today was all spontaneous after 1pm. Joy in that!!!!!
Even on a rough day emotionally I can see God working to make me smile!
Day #305
Joy in seeing the progress at the house and knowing we are close...ish
Got some donuts for Luke and I had a mountain dew...Joy in drinking yellow dye???? Haha so unlike me, but my stomach was upset and the mountain dew calmed it.
Donut in my hand was a photo prop...no gf donuts at hinkley donut shop. :(
Day #304
Joy in receiving a 5 gallon bucket of apples from family. Luke and I both like homemade applesauce...so we spent our evening not babysitting making tasty applesauce...all thanks to Joel and Jenny for the apples...and Cindy Zacharias for my all time favorite applesauce recipe...the cranberries make it!!!
Day #303
A great evening with the Nichols. Always joyful and refreshing to catch up with friends...and eat yummy mexican!