God's word reminds us repeatedly that the relief for sorrow, the key to finding joy, is thankfulness.
I Thessalonians 5:16
'Rejoice ALWAYS'
'Rejoice ALWAYS'
Today I want to highlight the sunshine and smiles in thankfulness for the first day of Autumn and understanding that I can choose grumbling or joy each day.
*The gorgeous bright sun sailing in the windows of my kitchen which is filled with my children.
*Contessa patting Sully on the shoulder at breakfast and saying,
'You sure are a big eater, aren't you buddy?'
*Contessa asking to send Daddy a text to show him her 'A+' math test.
* My sleepy, thumb-sucking 3 year old asking to snuggle.
*Cups of hot apple cider that magically make school work easier.
*My comedian husband making me laugh this morning.
*Tori pointing out Zenor's house on the way to the grocery store.
*Sullivan thanking me repeatedly for his new Bears shirt that he is wearing today.
*Out of the blue texts from my husband.
*Listening to Avery and Sullivan excitedly summarize what they read in our new reading unit yesterday.
*Reading Rosanna's blog and seeing all the pictures from their time with our kids this past weekend. This warmed my heart and made me smile like I cannot explain!
*Grilling outside for lunch with my kids on the most gorgeous Tuesday September has ever known.
*Listening to Lauren play/fight with Sullivan and Tori outside through the kitchen windows.
And this was all before lunch!
Each day I choose - keep track of the grumblings or the joys.
Both are there, every single day.
As a mom I set the tone for the whole house.
My choice makes all the difference.
Lord, Help me choose the joy!
* My sleepy, thumb-sucking 3 year old asking to snuggle.
*Cups of hot apple cider that magically make school work easier.
*My comedian husband making me laugh this morning.
*Tori pointing out Zenor's house on the way to the grocery store.
*Sullivan thanking me repeatedly for his new Bears shirt that he is wearing today.
*Out of the blue texts from my husband.
*Listening to Avery and Sullivan excitedly summarize what they read in our new reading unit yesterday.
*Reading Rosanna's blog and seeing all the pictures from their time with our kids this past weekend. This warmed my heart and made me smile like I cannot explain!
*Grilling outside for lunch with my kids on the most gorgeous Tuesday September has ever known.
*Listening to Lauren play/fight with Sullivan and Tori outside through the kitchen windows.
And this was all before lunch!
Each day I choose - keep track of the grumblings or the joys.
Both are there, every single day.
As a mom I set the tone for the whole house.
My choice makes all the difference.
Lord, Help me choose the joy!
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