Today I am thankful for all those who have or are serving our military. I have numerous family members and friends who served in the military and I am very proud of them for their service. It takes a special kind of person to serve their country and put themselves in harms way for complete strangers.
And for those who've paid the ultimate sacrifice: Thank you and I love you too.
John 15: 13 "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Gratitude Challenge - Day 10
Today I am thankful for yard sales. Recycling at it's finest. Last weekend we were able to sell some stuff we didn't use, and today we went and bought things we needed at a greatly reduced price.
My favorite find for the day? A practically pristine King size mattress, with box springs, and frame... all for the low, low price of $10. When we found it we were in our Fiat so of course we thought about strapping everything to the roof (for like a second - cause it would be funny to see).
So we went back home, got the truck and went back to pick up the mattress set. Have you ever tried fitting 2 twin box springs and a king sized mattress into a truck with a topper? It doesn't work. So we had to strap the mattress to the roof of the topper. Unfortunately, we were short on bungees and tie downs so we pieced together 3 small ones to make one large enough to reach across the mattress and the top of our truck. The place where we found the mattress was only 1.5 miles or so from our house and the speed limit was never over 40mph so we figured we'd be ok.
WRONG!
About half way there, the middle bungee snapped and the mattress skittered off the back of the truck in the middle of a 4-lane road. Luckily there was no one right behind us and we were able to stop the truck and get the mattress out of the road before someone ran over it. We were eventually able to get everything home but needless to say, our mattress is no longer practically pristine. Now it has scuffs and rips that I will be sewing closed tonight after the kids are in bed. But hey, it's all good. We only paid $10 for it.
My favorite find for the day? A practically pristine King size mattress, with box springs, and frame... all for the low, low price of $10. When we found it we were in our Fiat so of course we thought about strapping everything to the roof (for like a second - cause it would be funny to see).
So we went back home, got the truck and went back to pick up the mattress set. Have you ever tried fitting 2 twin box springs and a king sized mattress into a truck with a topper? It doesn't work. So we had to strap the mattress to the roof of the topper. Unfortunately, we were short on bungees and tie downs so we pieced together 3 small ones to make one large enough to reach across the mattress and the top of our truck. The place where we found the mattress was only 1.5 miles or so from our house and the speed limit was never over 40mph so we figured we'd be ok.
WRONG!
About half way there, the middle bungee snapped and the mattress skittered off the back of the truck in the middle of a 4-lane road. Luckily there was no one right behind us and we were able to stop the truck and get the mattress out of the road before someone ran over it. We were eventually able to get everything home but needless to say, our mattress is no longer practically pristine. Now it has scuffs and rips that I will be sewing closed tonight after the kids are in bed. But hey, it's all good. We only paid $10 for it.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Gratitude Challenge - Day 9
Today I am thankful for the freedom and ability to homeschool my children. That and the fact that my husband is willing, able, and quite good at helping out in this reguard.
Tonight, my daughter and son both read to me and it warms my heart to see them improving. My kids have also been happily working on their writing and math. It's nice to get my husband's help with coming up with different methods of getting these things accomplished. Sometimes a change is just what thedoctor teacher ordered.
The ability to watch my kids grow, at their own pace, and while learning about what they want and not what others think they should know, is priceless.
Tonight, my daughter and son both read to me and it warms my heart to see them improving. My kids have also been happily working on their writing and math. It's nice to get my husband's help with coming up with different methods of getting these things accomplished. Sometimes a change is just what the
The ability to watch my kids grow, at their own pace, and while learning about what they want and not what others think they should know, is priceless.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Gratitude Challenge - Day 8
Today I am thankful for my families love of animals. I have always been an animal lover. I even thought about becoming a vet at one point (till I thought of the fact that some of my patients might die - I just couldn't handle the thought of that at the young age of 18). To see that my family is just as enamored with furry little critters makes me smile.
Meet our newest foster kittens:
They were found with their mother (a stray) so needless to say they are quite shy considering they haven't had much human interaction. After being in our charge for only 24-hours they are already opening up to us. Looking forward to some good cuddles from these 2 in the very near future.
That and seeing cute little faces like these.
Meet our newest foster kittens:
Mork & Mindy
(note: they came to us named)
They were found with their mother (a stray) so needless to say they are quite shy considering they haven't had much human interaction. After being in our charge for only 24-hours they are already opening up to us. Looking forward to some good cuddles from these 2 in the very near future.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Gratitude Challenge - Day 7
My job. It truly is a gift from God.
It came out of necessity, but the way I got this job is a testament to how God works. I was flipping through Craig's List looking for jobs that would allow me some flexibility and I came across an add for a class to become a Realtor. I had thought about it in the past, but hadn't thought about it in a while. I then decided to ask the agent who had helped us buy our house for advice on who to take the class from and what other things I might do to prepare myself for a life of real estate.
She asked me to come in to her office to talk to her and her partner. I was still thinking I was just going to get some advice, but I left with a job offer! I hadn't even taken the class or passed the test. That was a little over 4 months ago.
Things haven't always been smooth, but I can honestly say I am enjoying my job; so far it is not only supplying for my family's needs, but it's allowed my husband to spend time with our kids (which they are all really enjoying).
It came out of necessity, but the way I got this job is a testament to how God works. I was flipping through Craig's List looking for jobs that would allow me some flexibility and I came across an add for a class to become a Realtor. I had thought about it in the past, but hadn't thought about it in a while. I then decided to ask the agent who had helped us buy our house for advice on who to take the class from and what other things I might do to prepare myself for a life of real estate.
She asked me to come in to her office to talk to her and her partner. I was still thinking I was just going to get some advice, but I left with a job offer! I hadn't even taken the class or passed the test. That was a little over 4 months ago.
Things haven't always been smooth, but I can honestly say I am enjoying my job; so far it is not only supplying for my family's needs, but it's allowed my husband to spend time with our kids (which they are all really enjoying).
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Grattitude Challenge - Day 5
Today I am thankful for my house.
After traveling around the county I live in looking at 5 different homes today, I am very grateful that I have the home I do. Yes it needs some work, and in one case probably less than one of the homes I saw today. That said, I love where we are located. I love how much land we have. And I am so thankful we were able to buy it all. If we were to try to get the house today, we probably would not get bank approval.
God's timing is AWESOME!
After traveling around the county I live in looking at 5 different homes today, I am very grateful that I have the home I do. Yes it needs some work, and in one case probably less than one of the homes I saw today. That said, I love where we are located. I love how much land we have. And I am so thankful we were able to buy it all. If we were to try to get the house today, we probably would not get bank approval.
God's timing is AWESOME!
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