I don’t have a lot of words these days.
And my emotions are all over the place.
I’m afraid to write because I’m not exactly sure what is going to come out…I’m not sure that I want to put words to my thoughts right now.
I am making this counting of blessings a habit. It’s becoming an integral part of my morning. I sit with my Bible, a cup of coffee and my journal to process. Counting blessings instead of being overwhelmed by the hard is a must for me. It’s a life line to staying strong in my faith as I press on through the struggles.
These are the blessings that I am counting this week…
421. dandelions picked from the years and placed in a red solo cup
422. sitting with Will on my lap, listening to his heart
423. early morning rain
424. friends who babysit
425. books laying around the house
426. knowing that God’s presence is with me today
427. rest that comes from Him
428. His Word that speaks to the deepest longings of my heart
429. hope for more
430. thunderstorms and rain
431. pancakes and maple syrup for dinner
432. starting a new book
433. intimacy with God
434. morning walks
435. smiles from Jenny
436. “I love you a billion”
437. Will’s concern
438. time spent creating
439. getting lost in a story
440. friends praying and encouraging
441. Will doing his school work so diligently and without complaint
442. Impact KC
443. visiting neighbors for the church
444. conversations with friends
445. date night at a quaint restaurant…live music and delicious food
446. trying olive oil ice cream
447. babysitting Natalie and Zach
448. baby laughs
449. Keith holding Jenny in worship
450. strawberry banana french toast
451. AWANA awards
452. new She Reads Truth study on Proverbs
453. forgiveness and moving on
454. Legacy Class Day
455. playdate at a new park
456. celebrating Star Wars Day with Will
457. taking EA & MC for haircuts
458. finding community with neighborhood friends