Hand Holding and Sitting By the Fire

My honey was in the hospital for 3 1/2 days last week, so this weekend we did a lot hand holding, resting and basking the warmth of the crackling fire (it’s winter here!).  My soul feasted and was fed by God’s gracious favor.     

Praying your soul was also fed this weekend as you enjoyed His good and perfect gifts! 

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father…”  James 1:17

I Love Being a Mother

 

Darling Little Redhead and El Principito,

I’m so blessed to be your mother!  Thank you for all the joy, laughter, hugs, kisses, creativity, fun and LOVE you bring to my every day!  I love you! 

Mom  

Tasting Goodness

“Taste and see that the Lord is good.  Oh, the joys of those who trust in Him!” Psalm 34:8

Finding Him in All Things

"When in all gifts we find Him, then in Him we shall find all things."  George MacDonald

This week I had the joy of finding Him in:

187.  Naptime

190.  Evening walks

201.  Creamy mashed potatoes

205.  A helpful husband

207.  Hug in a box (package from home)

211.  Slow days

212.  Gentle breeze

215.  Apples of gold

216.  Tender souls

221.  The baby’s laughter

230.  Dew on grass and feet

232.  My 10 year old espresso machine (may she never die!)

An Empty Shampoo Bottle

It might not mean that much to you, an empty shampoo bottle.  To me, it’s a sweet comfort.  A little reminder that we’ve been in ONE place for three and a half months now.

Before we arrived to the Chaco of Paraguay, we had lived in five different locations in the course of 14 months.  Most of those places kept with them a partially used shampoo bottle, evidence that we had passed through.     

Don’t feel sorry for me though.  While I would PREFER to live in the same house for the rest of my life, it’s not an all consuming desire like it used to be.  Now I know that my Home travels with me, or I should say, I travel with Him. 

Still, I thank God for the small comforts He offers me in my flawed humanity, things like squeezing that last little bit of shampoo out for one more wash. 

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Thank You for Joining Me

Emily over at Chatting at the Sky is hosting a wonderful Christmas party called "Everyday Unwrapped". She's encouraging us to notice the small blessings that come our way as we prepare for Christmas. It's easy to get lost in all the decorating, shopping, and baking that we miss the everyday gifts God sends us!



Yesterday, He unwrapped a beautiful moment for me. Darling Little Redhead had invited me to share a "picmic" with him. As we spread out his favorite blanket and sat down with our lunch, I thanked him for inviting me. That's when my three year old said (and I quote), "Thank YOU for joining me, mom!"

My heart went *SQUEEZE* and I thanked God for slowing me down enough to say "yes" to an indoor "picmic", to say "yes" to Everyday Unwrapped.