relief

258. our dishwashing machine that cleans dishes while I sleep

259. relief from skin irritation thanks to a cortisone shot and antibiotics!

260. an evening with Jack and Candace

261.  the gift of friendship 

Be Thou My Vision

252.  abundance of "stuff" resulting in a garage sale and a hefty Goodwill donation

253.  simple joy found running through a sprinkler

254.  pleasant July weather making a Saturday afternoon run bearable

255.  a wonderful end to the Sabbath soaking in a low humidity evening outside with my mom while the kids swim

256.  good report from the eye doctor that scar tissue from two NICU eye surgeries is gone in both girls' eyes

257. clarity received from two new pair of glasses 

sunrise

251.  a glorious sunrise!

(photo courtesy of Candace Chaney Photography :))

Cicadas and slides

246. the buzz of the cicadas at dusk

247.  the twists and turns of the Southern Trace swimming pool slides bringing hours of entertainment to my children and hours of peacefulness to my mom

248.  clean, easily accessible water - my children learning that it is not so in Haiti. Thank you VBS

249.  fresh homegrown peaches

250.  ability to serve my church

I give thanks

239.  "Breathe in: Lord, I receive.

Breathe out: Lord, I give thanks."

240.  cousin collaboration on grandparents' anniversary gift 

241.  VBS - Presbyterian style

242.  unity in Christ

243.  a dance party in our living room

244.  Grace's tender heart

245.  an evening walk with the man I love

3 weeks worth of euchariesteo

I kept thinking I didn't want to post without the photos to go along with everything that has been happening the last three weeks!  But here I am with still no photos loaded so I'll proceed with the list as I haven't stopped counting my many blessings...its just been in the good ol' pen and paper fashion!

206.  a successful end of the school year
207.  three amazing teachers
208.  family filled wedding weekend
209.  a friend of a friend of a friend willing to babysit my three + Avery so my sister and I could enjoy an adult evening at the rehearsal dinner
210.  an afternoon nap!  H, G, S and me piled in a king size bed catching up on zzzz's
211.  Aunt Becky & Avery as travel companions from Natchez to the beach
212.  the beach house!
213.  excitement and joy of being by the sand & surf
214.  beach sunrises and sunsets - the hues so artistically designed by the Creator
215.  morning runs by the ocean
216.  ages 7 & 6, maturity that makes being at the beach house easier than years past
217.  a surprise beach wedding for a friend of many years; the details coming together in 2 weeks - all ordained by your Lord and felt by bride and groom
218.  Sambo & Dear providing us the ability for annual beach trips
219.  30+ years of memories made on Pensacola Beach
220.  Jenny & Brian for Peg Leg Pete's outings, golf cart riding, bunk bed playing , kitchen counter dancing, and firework viewing fun
221.  the sparkle & shine of fireworks over the bay
222.  a pleasant 8 hour drive home, just me and the kids.  a vast improvement over that same drive 6 years ago
223.  10 years of marriage
224.  Colossians 3:12-14
225.  4th of July run remembering those who sacrificed for our freedom in this nation while listening to Jesus Paid it All remembering Christ paid the ultimate sacrifice
226.  words of encouragement from my husband
227.  vulnerability expressed in a post dinner conversation
228.  afternoon frosty delivered by my love
229.  the gift of forgiveness
230.  VBS teachers and volunteers
231.  insights from my 6 year old - doing all the stuff the Bible says is hard!
232.  lessons and future impact of learning to stand strong in God - prayer helps us
233.  sour bearing, soul enriching early morning conversations, bathing in prayer
234.  new summer scarf handcrafted in Guatemala and delivered with love from Bethany
235.  dinner date full of great food and even better company
236.  colorful zinnias
237.  celebrating the impending birth of little Henry Harper complete with a mustache theme
238.  humility found in handstand push ups