Count Your Blessings Monday

I know I do complain about my husband. Too much so lately. As I sit here and think about the past 20 years we have been together, I would not have it any other way. I know there are women out there that are abused and neglected. I know my husband is going through a bad time with being laid off. He feels less of a man not having an earned income. I am thankful that we are getting through another lay off in our relationship.

I am thankful for wonderful uncle in law. Both of our vehicles are down and need some repairs. With little income it's hard to repair them. My husband's auto abilities have kept us out of garages our whole marriage all but car inspections. His wonderful uncle has left us borrow his truck. It only hauls 3 so trips aren't too many. But very thankful for a vehicle to get us what we need.

Not Me~Monday!

I didn't sit in front of here all day praying for the safe return of two little children that became lost while swimming in the Susquehanna River. Keep flipping through websites for new updates. No not me.....praying to God they came home.

http://www.wnep.com/wnep-union-search-missing-children,0,3196580.story

I didn't sit here in tears when they called the coroner to the rescue. Questioning why the parent's weren't around. Why did they let and 11 and 8 year old to swim in the Susquehanna River without adult supervision.

I didn't grab up my kiddos and hold them for a half an hour against my 11yo sons will. I am counting my blessings tonight........

Count Your Blessings Monday

As I sit here looking around my messy house I am so blessed to have these wonderful children to make this mess. I know in the coming years this mess will be less and less. They will get older and want to hang out with their friends. Josh will want to work on cars, motorcycles because he has his dad's awesome ability to fix almost anything. He has the most awesome imagination. He will come up with some of the oddest ways to get around something he may be missing that is needed.

I see on my kitchen table a great line up of animals. Chelsea organized a petting zoo. She asked everyone to draw a picture of themselves with their favorite petting zoo animal and write why we like them the best. I will scan them into the computer later today. She has such an active imagination with her dolls and animals. I am so proud of her. Einstein said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world. " Thank you Patty at Morning Ramble for that awesome quote.

Wyatt is such a sweetheart. Yes he is only 3 but he takes care of my mom. Just as my dad would have if he was still here. He gets her tissues, "tookies" (cookies), her remote, helps her cross stitch, tucks her in at night, runs to me if he can't get what she wants....He is a sweetheart. I hope I have grandbabies as awesome as my babies.

My oldest baby Audrey has a heart of gold. She is telling me how much fun it is to decorate her home for Christmas. She tells me of all the shopping and great deals she has found. I am so proud of her to be shopping for deals and not buying the most expensive first things she finds. I do miss her so much. I cannot wait till she comes for a visit for the holidays.

Count Your Blessings Monday

My Lord~I am blessed to be the child of such a great God...Helping me get the negative out of me about different things in life. Thank you God~You are great...

My husband~who is allowing me to do what I love. For being such a great hubby and protecting me from the rigors of the working world. For letting me be frugal and saving money by not sending me out in the working world. Saving money with no gas and no daycare. Thank you for being who you are and I love you so much~

My children~I love my children. I love being here for them whenever they need me. I love everything that goes with caring for them. Thank you for being such wonderful children. I love you.

My mom~Somedays aren't always easy with my mom. She has arthritis so storms bring her pain. Her surgery scars bring her belly aches. But I am thankful she is still here and still here to spend time with and make memories.

For my dad~He has been gone for almost 3 years. I thank God everyday for giving me such a wonderful man to be my daddy. He taught me so much. How to cook, how to be a great parent, how no question is never a stupid question.....I would give anything to hug him and say I love you and to sit down and have a "movie" conversation with him (he would discuss every movie or book he has seen or read and just talk for hours about it) I miss him so much and have so much to tell him. ~I love you so much daddy~



Down On The Farm

Count Your Blessings Monday

I am grateful for many things today. Many many great things have happened!

My husband
My husband
My husband
CMC Joist for hiring my husband (just got the call they hired him)
My mom for giving us a place to live and to have the privilege to care for her
My children for being very polite and loving
My mother in law for being the loving caring mother she is
The doctor's for healing my mom


Thank you Lord for answering so many of my prayers!

Count Your Blessings Monday

Being a child of the Lord
My Husband
My wonderful children
My Mother
Being able to stay home with my children and caring for my mom's/our home
My health
My home
My garden
Being alive

I am truly thankful for what life has given me to this point. I do want more but will have to keep praying for what I want. I am grateful to be able to pray to the Lord. Please hear me Lord to make my prayers happen.