August 1-6th Bless The Lord

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BLESS THE LORD

 

 These last few weeks have been busy with summer outings, family, chores and fun.  I've been keeping my Thankfulness list going (though I some how managed to loose Tuesday the 31st praises. Oh well, God, you know what it is). It's been challenging to find time for much reflection let alone blogging. Yet, even the few minutes I spend thinking of Joy Gifts my heart is lifted and my spirit encourage.   
 
So here's another week began with challenges, struggles and fun. Another week in life's  JOY Adventures! I like the quote by Corrie Ten Boom:

"If you look at the world, you'll be distressed. If you look within, you'll be depressed. If you look at God you'll be at rest.”




So Bless the Lord oh My Soul in him there is joy and rest! 

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Wednesday August 1st

 1) Marriage: living as an imperfect wife loving an imperfect man.

2.) Parenting: The reality that my children don't need a perfect mom, they need an imperfect mom who points to the Heavenly Father in her weakness.

3.) My heart: It's fickle, willful and forgetful even after the daily reminders that I am loved, secure and significant in Jesus!

4.) Farm land with fields, gardens, barns and animals. I love the smell, the feeling and the look of it all!  

5.) Alyssa and Jeremiah

6.) That Jesus’s desire for my heart is never ending!

7.) Horseback riding with the kiddos! :)

Thursday August 2nd

1 Coconut oil, milk, fresh, dry

2 Peanut-butter from a spoon

3 Ice cubes dripping down little muddy hands

4 Soap bubbles

5 Putting together a shelf with my Mom

6 Text from Hubby

7 JB-Man riding his bike down the well road

FRIDAY August 3rd

1. Sun shine coming through the kitchen window

2. Puget Sound waters and Mountains

3. Daughters beautiful green eyes

4. Little Niece’s happy laughter

5. End of the week

6. The struggle between my head and heart because in the struggle I see God!

7. Once a Month Cooking with my Mom

 

Saturday August 4th

1.  Sun kissed faces

2. Sand sprinkled children

3. Sharp knives Garrett sharpened just for me

4. Sea Salt Chocolate

5. Sitting snuggled up with Little E in a comfy chair

6. White dishes sitting in a dark wood cabinet

7. American Goldfinches sitting perched on top of the porch railing

 

Sunday August 5th

1. Sounder’s Game with Jeremiah, Alyssa and Hubby!  

2. Ferry ride in the sunset

3. Refreshing shower with gallons of hot water!

4. How an argument that leads to forgiveness and sharing of our hearts knits our marriage together (it’s kind of upside down :)

 5. I am thankful there is no one quite like me. I am unique from my finger prints quarks, strengths and failings to how God shares a part of himself through me; I get to be special every day!  

6. A Nana who loves on the children and cared for them so Hubby and I could get some time away.

7. Summer evenings

 Monday August 6th

1. Daughters anticipation and excitement for a dance audition

2. The new shelves in the dining room for school and art supplies! It’s such a happy spot!

3. A room full of Brothers laughing loudly

4.  Tall glasses of cool water from our well

5. Uncles playing Soccer with W-Man

6.  A thirst that is quenched by God’s life-giving water... his Spirit!

7.  Warm wet washcloth that wipes away the mess to reveal Little JB’s smiling face :) 

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