So much to be thankful for! Ann Voskamp has a great community set up, Gratitude Community . Join in and give thanks for the thousands (literally) of blessings we've been given. 







157. My morning devotions and reading through Created To Be His Helpmeet. Oh to be more of "that" kind of wife!































158. Really getting to know Cherie, Nish, Ashley, and Cindy better. All such fabulous friends that I'm so thankful for!


159. Peppermint Hot Chocolate from Starbucks


160. The team members from Seeds Of Faith & Hip Homeschool Moms. I dont know what I'd do without those gals!


161. The warm fall sunshine hitting my back as I sit on our front porch in the late afternoon.

Come join in this awesome challenge of giving thanks for thousands of things! Ann Voskamp has encouraged us all to be thankful even for the tiniest of things. Join in the Gratitude Community!




146. A wonderful weekend with my mother in law - such a good friend and its always so fun having her visit us from Florida

147. Looking forward to a short trip to Boston with my husband and relaxing while he is in meetings.

148. The month of November - one of my favorites! It means lots of time for Thanksgiving, and being with family.

149. Family photo shoot  - such a fun event, even though its stressful getting everyone to cooperate and smile at the same time.

150. Florida's Natural Original No Pulp Orange Juice.

151. The smell of Yankee Canldes "Farmers Market" candle that my good friend bought me.

152. Watching the deer come into our yard to the feeder - so peaceful.

153. The sound of the crackling wood burning fire place.

154. Editing pictures - so relaxing!

155. Good ole sweet tea!

156. A card in the mail from a sweet friend.

Another amazing week with more than I could ever imagine. Thanks to my awesome God and father!



141. Waking up to sweet emails from @HomeschoolSue and @apichea - SUCH great girls and dear friends!

142. Reading daily on my favorite websites and being encouraged: Seeds Of Faith, Gather Inspirit, and Christian Moms Forum.

143. Diet Coke in the mornings to wake me up - love it!

144. Knowing how much I miss my father and wish things were different so we could be in relationship. However, knowing that my Heavenly father is with me and always there gives me such great comfort.

145. Walking down our gravel driveaway to get the mail everyday with my kids.




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We've had another wonderful week here with many things to give thanks for! What have you been blessed by this week? Join in this challenge with A Holy Experience.



136. A soft and gentle touch from my best friend, my husband, when he knows Ive had a stressful day.

137. The sound of people rejoicing and the clapping of hands after many gave their life to the Lord at church on Sunday.



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Another amazing week of bountiful blessings! Won't you join in and spell out exactly what you're thankful for?




126. That I can say that it's almost October. It's one of my favorite months!

127. Picking out new paint colors for our new house - this can be very addicting :)



128. Enjoying a cup of hot chocolate on a cool fall evening.

129. My kids art projects - so precious!



130. An old quilt that is so ratty but oh so comfortable. Its one of those things I have a hard time getting rid of.

Another wonderful and blessed week! Won't you join us and count your blessings all the way to 1,000?

A lot to be thankful for this week. I'd love for you to join us at Gratitude Community and think of the 1000's of things we have to be thankful for (literally!)

Come join in this amazing journey - Count your blessings and name them one by one...literally.





102. All the veterans that we are remembering this week. Thank you for your love and dedication to our country.




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