Being that my name starts with this letter, it's always been a personal favorite! :)
Home: Okay, truth time. I'm hoping that writing that I'm thankful for my new house will help me feel more thankful for it. Right now, it's a huge stress ball. Just when we think we are done with the info for the mortgage people, we find out we need more!! I know I will love my new house when I get in, but why does it have to be so complicated?! But all that aside, I am thankful to have a place to live with my husband AND my doggie!
Holidays: I'm SO looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas! I love spending time with my family. Plus, it's great to take a break from the pace of everyday life and do something different. And we get to eat delicious foods. Like...
Ham: It's my favorite lunchmeat and holiday main course. MMM!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Gee..
And we roll on!
Games: One of our wedding presents was a Wii. We played it this weekend, and it was so nice to have some time just devoted to having fun! We got lots of other games that we play together sometimes, and I look forward to playing with friends in our new house in the future.
Gummi Bears: So delicious and chewy :) I also loved the cartoon show- does anyone remember that?
Grace (my congregation and the thing that God gives me!): It is so great to celebrate the reformation each year and to be reminded that Grace is so key to our faith as Lutherans. God is so good. It means so much to me to know that I have God's love even when I fail and don't do what I am aiming to do. Knowing I am forgiven gives me strength to keep trying.
And Grace on 6th Avenue is pretty great, too! I love you all and so does God! I am so glad to be doing God's work and sharing God's word with you each week.
Games: One of our wedding presents was a Wii. We played it this weekend, and it was so nice to have some time just devoted to having fun! We got lots of other games that we play together sometimes, and I look forward to playing with friends in our new house in the future.
Gummi Bears: So delicious and chewy :) I also loved the cartoon show- does anyone remember that?
Grace (my congregation and the thing that God gives me!): It is so great to celebrate the reformation each year and to be reminded that Grace is so key to our faith as Lutherans. God is so good. It means so much to me to know that I have God's love even when I fail and don't do what I am aiming to do. Knowing I am forgiven gives me strength to keep trying.
And Grace on 6th Avenue is pretty great, too! I love you all and so does God! I am so glad to be doing God's work and sharing God's word with you each week.
Monday, October 19, 2009
For the love...
Moving right along...it's a good day to be thankful for things here. Gorgeous leaves, warm temp, sunshine. YAY! So that makes it easy to be thankful for...
FALL: I am soaking up the amazing colors and the last days of leaved trees. God made such a beautiful world. I am in awe of the blazing colors and how they all compliment each other and the blue sky and the green grass. It is a magical time to be outside. Brian and I took Jonah for a walk at Lion's Den park in Grafton on Saturday. It was so fun to walk along the paths, crunching in the leaves and enjoying being outside before we have to bundle up in our snow suits!
FRIENDS: Okay, I know I talked about Emily in the last post. But I got to meet up with her last week on our days off and it was great. Like she said on FB, sometimes you just need to be with one of your dearest friends. And those times seem to be too few and far between for me these days, so I really appreciate it when it happens. To have someone who knows you and you can really be yourself with is such a gift. Thank you God for good friends!
FUZZY SWEATERS: That one might be a stretch for the "F" category, but it is a Monday morning and I'm not quite at full capacity :) But I've been loving lately the chance to snuggle up in some warm clothes. And talk about grateful- what a gift it is to have so many warm things to wear. At this time of year my thoughts always turn to those who don't have warm clothes or places to live, and how I can help them. The sermon yesterday was awesome, and a good reminder that by supporting our church we are a part of great ministries like Lutheran Social Services. If you didn't hear it, you should definitely listen to it. It should be up soon at http://www.gracegrafton.com/podcast/index.htm
FALL: I am soaking up the amazing colors and the last days of leaved trees. God made such a beautiful world. I am in awe of the blazing colors and how they all compliment each other and the blue sky and the green grass. It is a magical time to be outside. Brian and I took Jonah for a walk at Lion's Den park in Grafton on Saturday. It was so fun to walk along the paths, crunching in the leaves and enjoying being outside before we have to bundle up in our snow suits!
FRIENDS: Okay, I know I talked about Emily in the last post. But I got to meet up with her last week on our days off and it was great. Like she said on FB, sometimes you just need to be with one of your dearest friends. And those times seem to be too few and far between for me these days, so I really appreciate it when it happens. To have someone who knows you and you can really be yourself with is such a gift. Thank you God for good friends!
FUZZY SWEATERS: That one might be a stretch for the "F" category, but it is a Monday morning and I'm not quite at full capacity :) But I've been loving lately the chance to snuggle up in some warm clothes. And talk about grateful- what a gift it is to have so many warm things to wear. At this time of year my thoughts always turn to those who don't have warm clothes or places to live, and how I can help them. The sermon yesterday was awesome, and a good reminder that by supporting our church we are a part of great ministries like Lutheran Social Services. If you didn't hear it, you should definitely listen to it. It should be up soon at http://www.gracegrafton.com/podcast/index.htm
Monday, September 28, 2009
EEEEEEEE!!
Boy is it windy outside! Fall is officially here it seems. I love to see the leaves changing color, but hate to see them fall off...sigh. Not much I can do about that though! I'd better turn my thoughts to gratitude before I get too depressed about the change in scenery.
I am thankful for:
Eric: My brother. He is 12 years older than me, so we have a different relationship than many siblings do. But what is so neat about my brother is that he always has taken an interest in my life, despite our big age gap. He played with me as a kid, he took me to movies, he always made me feel special. One of my favorite memories is going into his room and listening to him play the guitar. He'd always play and sing silly songs to make me laugh. He's a great cook, so intelligent, and a happy, hard working guy. I'm so glad I have him for a brother!
Emily: While I'm on the E-names, I have to give thanks for my wonderful friend. She was my roomate during seminary, and she was the perfect roomie and friend. I have so many good memories with her and I am so glad that we are still good friends.
Energy: To light up our homes. To turn on this computer. To fly planes and drive cars so that we can go visit the people we love. To get out of bed, to walk around, to do work. To enjoy all the blessings that God has given us. To use our talents to serve God and others.
I am thankful for:
Eric: My brother. He is 12 years older than me, so we have a different relationship than many siblings do. But what is so neat about my brother is that he always has taken an interest in my life, despite our big age gap. He played with me as a kid, he took me to movies, he always made me feel special. One of my favorite memories is going into his room and listening to him play the guitar. He'd always play and sing silly songs to make me laugh. He's a great cook, so intelligent, and a happy, hard working guy. I'm so glad I have him for a brother!
Emily: While I'm on the E-names, I have to give thanks for my wonderful friend. She was my roomate during seminary, and she was the perfect roomie and friend. I have so many good memories with her and I am so glad that we are still good friends.
Energy: To light up our homes. To turn on this computer. To fly planes and drive cars so that we can go visit the people we love. To get out of bed, to walk around, to do work. To enjoy all the blessings that God has given us. To use our talents to serve God and others.
Monday, September 14, 2009
D-Day
There is much to be thankful for these days! I'll try to contain myself to D, but I am feeling so blessed these days it's gonna be hard!
Dad: My dad is so sweet. As I am at work, he and my mom are loading up a U-Haul with my belongings, moving most of them into storage. The number of times he's helped me move with his bad knee/hip/back...I can't even count! And he says he's glad to do it. He is such a good dad, and I am sooo thankful I have one, because you really have no control over who your parents are. I love him!
Dusk: My favorite time of day I think. I love seeing the sky as the sun sets. It makes me think of people coming home to their families for dinner and of being safe at home. It's a time to look back on the day and thank God for it, or if it's been a bad day- pick through the pieces to find the blessings God squeezes in there.
DVR: Not as profound as the first two on my list, but OH! I do love my DVR. It's a luxury I know, but so worth the 10 bucks a month! With my crazy schedule and my propensity for TV, it helps me keep up with all my favorite shows. It also helps me to NOT watch commercials, which are the devil ;)
Dad: My dad is so sweet. As I am at work, he and my mom are loading up a U-Haul with my belongings, moving most of them into storage. The number of times he's helped me move with his bad knee/hip/back...I can't even count! And he says he's glad to do it. He is such a good dad, and I am sooo thankful I have one, because you really have no control over who your parents are. I love him!
Dusk: My favorite time of day I think. I love seeing the sky as the sun sets. It makes me think of people coming home to their families for dinner and of being safe at home. It's a time to look back on the day and thank God for it, or if it's been a bad day- pick through the pieces to find the blessings God squeezes in there.
DVR: Not as profound as the first two on my list, but OH! I do love my DVR. It's a luxury I know, but so worth the 10 bucks a month! With my crazy schedule and my propensity for TV, it helps me keep up with all my favorite shows. It also helps me to NOT watch commercials, which are the devil ;)
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
I C....
It's been a little while since my last post, but I was busy getting married :) It was an awesome day and Brian and I loved every second! So I have a lot to be thankful for, but I'll try to keep it in the topic of the day...things that start with C.
Computers: Without them, I wouldn't be able to communicate through this blog! Or Facebook with the High School Kids or my friends, or write my sermons as easily. I know there is some valid criticism of technology and how it's helped move us away from face-to-face interactions, but it's also helped connect us in new ways and to people we might not have been able to get to know. I am thankful for that.
Candy: So delicious! I inherited my Grandma and Dad's sweet tooth. We even had a "candy bar" at our reception as the favor for the guests to take home. It was awesome! If anybody wants some jelly beans, I might have a few hundred left over :)
Coffee! As I type, I am draining the bottom of my cup. And as always, wishing for another.
Christ: He is the one who gives me hope and whose life is an example for me to follow. The older I get, I think the more I love Jesus. I love preaching about him, reading about him and being reminded of how much he loved humanity. We have a good God!
What are you thankful for today?
Computers: Without them, I wouldn't be able to communicate through this blog! Or Facebook with the High School Kids or my friends, or write my sermons as easily. I know there is some valid criticism of technology and how it's helped move us away from face-to-face interactions, but it's also helped connect us in new ways and to people we might not have been able to get to know. I am thankful for that.
Candy: So delicious! I inherited my Grandma and Dad's sweet tooth. We even had a "candy bar" at our reception as the favor for the guests to take home. It was awesome! If anybody wants some jelly beans, I might have a few hundred left over :)
Coffee! As I type, I am draining the bottom of my cup. And as always, wishing for another.
Christ: He is the one who gives me hope and whose life is an example for me to follow. The older I get, I think the more I love Jesus. I love preaching about him, reading about him and being reminded of how much he loved humanity. We have a good God!
What are you thankful for today?
Thursday, August 13, 2009
B is for...
Today I'm thankful for:
Bananas: Though there is a small window of time when I will enjoy a banana, when I find that window- YUM! Filling, good for me, and a lot of fun to peel :)
Babies: They are adorable and so snuggly. And a lot of fun to make laugh! I am so thankful for all the beautiful babies we have at Grace, and all the beautiful babies my friends are starting to have.
Beaches: I wish I were at one right now...so relaxing. Sunshine, laying down on the sand, swimming, eating yummy food. Now that I think about it, many of the best days of my life and my favorite memories involve days at the beach.
and of course I'm thankful for...
Brian: My very tall and very cute fiance. I feel so incredibly lucky to have such a great man with a good heart in my life. He is a rock and a comfort to me. I can't wait to be married to him and to grow in our love for the rest of our lives.
Bananas: Though there is a small window of time when I will enjoy a banana, when I find that window- YUM! Filling, good for me, and a lot of fun to peel :)
Babies: They are adorable and so snuggly. And a lot of fun to make laugh! I am so thankful for all the beautiful babies we have at Grace, and all the beautiful babies my friends are starting to have.
Beaches: I wish I were at one right now...so relaxing. Sunshine, laying down on the sand, swimming, eating yummy food. Now that I think about it, many of the best days of my life and my favorite memories involve days at the beach.
and of course I'm thankful for...
Brian: My very tall and very cute fiance. I feel so incredibly lucky to have such a great man with a good heart in my life. He is a rock and a comfort to me. I can't wait to be married to him and to grow in our love for the rest of our lives.
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