Traveling Light

Justin and I had such a blessed time with our families on Thanksgiving day.  We enjoyed a huge meal that was contributed to by many hands, and then spent a special time sharing the things we thank the Lord for when reflecting on the past year. 

Here are some of the things that were on my list:

-the lovingkindness of my Savior (Psalm 63:3)

-my salvation; so undeserved

-my wonderful husband who loves me, leads our home, and is my best friend

-our church and the opportunity to grow, learn, and minister in the body of Christ

-new friends the Lord has blessed us with over the past year

-God’s provision of so many “little things” I often take for granted– hot water, cars, plenty of food etc.

-getting to spend Thanksgiving with both of our families and an uncle, aunt, cousin and grandma too :)

We enjoyed lots of fireworks with our friend Danny.  He took some fab pics of the show with his camera.  It was fun to find a place in our home town to start a 4th of July tradition.  I’m so thankful to the Lord for the gift of growing up in this country.

St. Patrick’s day menu:
Shepherd’s pie and grasshopper parfaits

Our first time making Ratatouille served over rice;
not quite like how it looked in the movie– but it was yummy!

I never realized growing up that the school staff and my teachers were probably just as excited (if not more) as I was when breaks, holidays, and summer vacation rolled around.  

What a blessing from the Lord my spring break has been.  Although I do miss my kiddos, I was definitely looking forward to some rest.  I’ve been able to read, make a scrap book of last summer’s vacation (better late than never), try some new recipes, organize, savor homemade fruit smoothies, nap, attend a seminary class with Justin, catch up with friends & family, enjoy a new magazine, and go shopping– among other things.    

Although I wouldn’t mind another week…  I go back to the world of speech therapy refreshed :)