I knew it would happen.....
I proclaimed rejoicing.....
.....and things happened.....
.....and I didn't always want to rejoice.....
.....and I didn't always rejoice.....
.....but I will now count them as blessings and rejoice!
695. Defiant children
696. Tripping over muddy boots
697. Crumbs everywhere
698. Crayons everywhere
699. Unexpected bills in the mail
700. Dirty dishes in the living room
701. Teaching moments
702. Husband home for lunch
703. Full pantry and fridge
704. Creative children
705. Unexpected checks in the mail
706. Family who appreciates my cooking
707. Taking the bad with the good...
708. ...all to His Glory
709. Charlie peek-a-boos and Joseph smiles
710. Coos and babbles from Joseph
711. 11 lbs. at 6 weeks old
712. Great sermons
713. Charlie running to get to Sunday School
714. Middle-of-the-night snuggles...
715. ...with each and every one of the kids
712. Great sermons
713. Charlie running to get to Sunday School
714. Middle-of-the-night snuggles...
715. ...with each and every one of the kids
Counting with Ann!
God bless!
Yes, taking the good with the bad and counting the blessings in each. Love this.
ReplyDeleteSweet babies.
Great honest list Holly. Love it. Live it.
ReplyDeleteHi Holly! this my first visit coming over from A Holy Experience - Multitude Mondays. Your children are absolutely beautiful! Your list is open and honest...just lovely. Thanks so much for sharing your heart.
ReplyDeleteHi Holly, discovered the holy experience site :) saw ur baby's pic & was attracted 2 view ur blog. How do u manage with 3 kids? I have a 7 yr old & a 5 mth old. THings r pretty choatic at times. ....Kathy
ReplyDeleteI’m here from Ann’s. Sorry so late but it takes a long time to get through all of these gratitude lists. And…
ReplyDeleteit is wisdom to know that in severity is beauty – you clearly have wisdom.
My faves:
695. Defiant children (strength to be harnessed)
704. Creative children (see above) (◠‿◠)
This was a really good thing to read today
God Bless and Keep You and all of yours