This week has been one of firsts for us. The first time my son and my man have gone away on a youth mission trip. The first time we’ve ever been apart this long. And the first time my daughter and I were home alone for a whole week.
There was no shortage of gifts to count: #1027 – 1051
- sending them off to serve the least of these
- the first call to let me know they arrived and were settled in
- a quick phone call every morning to let me know how they were doing
- hearing my man’s voice
- knowing how to get the generator set up when we lost power the first day
- power coming back in just a few hours
- air conditioning for a week of record-breaking temperatures
- being so busy that the week passed pretty quickly for us
- slipping quietly outside at night to see the stars with my girl
- marveling together over the beauty that God provides night and day
- mowing the lawn for my man so he won’t have to
- temps finally cooling down enough to provide the opportunity to mow
- my girl bringing me an ice cold glass of water, twice!
- a fun day with my mom
- going to estate sales for the first time {won’t be the last!}
- good finds
- hard belly laughs
- homecoming day finally arriving
- sending my man a “we can’t wait to see you” pic
- taking a crazy long time to get it just right
- anticipating their arrival
- looking forward to the stories they’ll share
- a text that they’re only 15 minutes away!; heart going pitter-patter
In hope,
Shelli
This post is linked with the Gratitude Community at Holy Experience
as I share my list of One Thousand Gifts.
Awesome pic of two of my favorite ladies!
I stopped over from Ann’s place. You have a beautiful blog. I am your newest follower. Lovely list of beautiful things to be thankful for!
Beautiful!!! My husband is a pilot, so I can definitely relate
Blessings!
Melanie