Thursday, February 1, 2018

God's Blessings in November 2017

God's Blessings in November 2017



1. A daughter who wants to help a friend raise funds for a mission trip

2. Celebrating family birthdays together over dinner
Spunky Jane battling well and rocking her new hairdo



3. Andy being recognized as a man of integrity; A's desire to turn a company around to the benefit of discouraged employees

4. Walking with L through the college selection process- college tours
National Honor Society Induction



5. SCT choreography collaboration- watching God give an idea and weave it together



6. Teachers who take students on field trips to Washington, D.C.


7. Warm clothes, space heaters, fuzzy bathrobes and socks, on a chilly day

8. A productive rainy day

9. Dress rehearsals and photographers who post their really good shots for sharing


10. Showtime- pride and joy at seeing our daughter do what she was born to do



11. Celebrating a fantastic performance with hot chocolate and shared desserts at Nonnah's

12. Watching scenes from between the wings while helping out backstage






             and a win for the Gamecocks!

13. Family dinner... even if not home-cooking










birthday cookie skillets


14. Nibbling mint chocolate protein bars for breakfast during carpool- making them last

15. A teenaged son getting up at 4:45 in the morning to work out at the gym before school




When a daughter has lots to do she starts baking or practicing her music!

16. Braided challah bread



17. Helping people connect

18. Live School itinerant seminary training technology



19. The beauty of orchestral music and the long hard hours of rehearsal paying off




20. Icy Hot, Advil, and heating pads to help an injury heal- remembering that I am not entitled to a pain-free forever young body

21. A few days off

22. Being able to comfort

23. Offering hospitality in the form of warm cider in a musically themed mug







The family gathering at Mimi's









24. A family dinner without (that much) "buffoonery"

25. Working far enough ahead that I can enjoy the holiday moments; focusing on a more simply approach and choosing not to do some good things in exchange for margin- being ok with not doing it all



26. A new couch with no stains!

27. Memorizing Scripture with college students


28. Enjoying the decorating now that it's done: feeling the love of home

My ridiculous remote addiction




29. Planning holiday parties and Advent adventures



30. All things hygge (hoo-guh): comforting, warm, snuggly















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