November 7th:
Today I am thankful for new mornings and our free will. That's right. I said I'm thankful for our WILL. That means we are free to choose what we will do. How we will behave in any situation. What we will believe. Today, I choose to practice patience and diligence even when I don't really want to.
November 8th:
Today I am grateful for God's faithfulness. I am so relieved that God is constant. That means He is trustworthy. I can stand on His promises because He does not ever change His mind. He is reliable that way. I really need that today.
November 9th:
Day 9....today I am thankful for my kids. Every one of them. They are each so different and yet they share so many things about themselves and their personalities. I love watching them grow each day and wonder all the time at the marvelous creativity of a wonderful God.
(I'm also thankful that slumber parties do not last for more than a night. :] I'm stinkin' tired.)
November 10th:
Today I am especially grateful for the blessing that is my youngest daughter, Miss B. She turned 12 years old today. Oh my. She's growing so fast! It won't be much longer before she is on her own out in this world living the life she chooses for herself. What will she do? Who will she meet? Will she keep the knowledge of how much her God loves her with her in all that she does? Will she be a missionary to some far-off country? Or maybe one right here in our own area? Will she lead many people to Christ? Will she move far away?
These are the things that fill a mother's heart as they watch their children grow up before their eyes. It's a miracle and a sacrifice all wrapped up together. There are a multitude of smiles and memories and buckets full of tears and worry that we aren't doing enough for them. All of that wrapped up in a wonder at the thought of the once tiny human we took care of someday off on their own....without us. Well, not totally without us, of course, but that's sometimes how it feels in the overwhelming nature of our job as mothers.
There is one thing I'm sure of. I am confident that she will be amazing no matter what she chooses to do or be.
I love you, Bean. Happy 12th Birthday!
November 11th:
Today I am thankful for every soldier who has chosen to give their lives to the job of protecting my freedom and my country. Their sacrifice is a treasured thing to me. My husband is an Air Force veteran. We have several friends and a few family members who are or were enlisted members of the military. I say a mighty big thank you to every one of these brave people who daily lay down their lives to keep mine safe. Enjoy your freedoms today and remember to say thank you to a veteran today or any soldier serving our wonderful country.
November 12th:
Today, I'm happy that we have all been given the ability to change. We can change our mind, our position, our attitude, our health, our legacy......even our own destiny.
November 13th:
Today I'm thankful that the house is still clean! Believe me, after this week that is a total blessing. Thanks, Lord.
November 14th:
Today I'm thankful for warm soup, hot fresh bread with butter, a cozy blanket, and sipping tea with honey. It's a good day.
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