Today I am grateful for:

• running water, both hot and cold!
• beautiful walks in the breezy weather
• times to sing while working in the kitchen
• iced coffee 
• photos
• a peacefully resting little man 
• my amazingly loving, hardworking husband
• air conditioning… which normally works 🙂
• God’s grace during especially busy seasons

“But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.” Psalm 5:11-12

A few blessings from our house recently: <3 

• cooler temperatures! Such lovely reminders of our Creator’s mercy!
• the glow and aroma of fragrant candles (click here to see one of our favorites!)
• lots of giggles from a precious, growing little man
• fresh paint
• times to sing together
• home organization/decorating ideas that cost next to nothing
• fancy handwriting
• FaceTime or phone calls with dear ones far away
• bulk food 🙂

Every single day we are surrounded with blessings, many of which we neglect to pause and notice. I am guilty of this myself, all too often… what grace the Lord shows us through His gentle reminders to give thanks, to count our blessings, and to rejoice. Here are just a few things I have seen and/or remembered today, enumerated in no particular order. 🙂 

• cooler temperatures as summer comes to an end
• freshly-mown grass
• times to talk over everything with my dearest, and the oneness we share in Christ
• stacks of clean diapers, ready for use
• learning, in a deeper sense, to abide in Christ, and His patience with His children
• red & bright pink flowers visible from our front porch and kitchen windows
• smiles from our little man
• time to read together
• the ability to venture into the kitchen in the middle of the night, with the purpose of satisfying my ravenous Mommy-cravings, without meeting a cockroach or cricket or spider… usually 🙂

What are YOU grateful for?