She’s 18 years old today. A legal adult. My first-born. The miracle whose presence reminds me each day that God answers prayer. I knew this day would come, but it’s still a bit surreal. Where did all the time go? She arrived on a snowy November evening after many hours of labor and a difficult delivery. The most beautiful, perfectly formed being I had ever seen! 7lbs. 12oz. 20 3/4 inches long. One last side view before leaving for the hospital Newborn baby Hope with her Mama Brand new Daddy enjoying some snuggle time My dad getting acquainted with his
Author: Laurel
Welcome! I am a wife, proud mama of two adult daughters, writer, teacher, and a follower of Jesus who finds joy in mentoring and encouraging others to live passionate lives full of hope and purpose. A graduate of Idaho State University, I currently teach music at a private elementary school. I also lead a bible study group for moms of all ages, in all seasons of life.
Come join me in simply embracing this amazing gift called life!
Gratitude is the music of the heart, when its chords are swept by the breeze of kindness. ~Author Unknown Today… I am healthy. I feel safe. I am forgiven. I am loved.
Among today’s blessings… a phone conversation about thankfulness with one of my favorite people. reading the newest issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine cover-to-cover. Brian Williams delivering today’s news. Smart, candid, and just the right amount of humor. the daily bread that satisfies my natural needs and the “Bread of Life” who sustains me. “To speak gratitude is courteous and pleasant, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live gratitude is to touch Heaven.” ~Johannes A. Gaertner
To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything He has given us…Every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence is a grace… Gratitude therefore takes nothing for granted, is never unresponsive, is constantly awakening to new wonder and praise… ~ Thomas Merton So grateful for: time to worship with those I hold dear. entertaining dinner conversation. mommy wisdom shared at just the right moment. the love of God that never ever fails!
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder Today I’m grateful for… – quiet time spent at the library. – the yard work we did yesterday before the snow & wind arrived today. – yummy potato soup & garlic parmesan bread. – catching up on episodes of a favorite show. – snuggles with my Hopee.