Homeschool Memoirs: #15 -A Thankful Heart
I have been truant in participating in the Homeschool Memoirs. Life has been busy. Today I was reading The Homeschool Post and the new assignment was up. I had already worked on this thanksgiving entry and it goes along perfectly. There are a few more than 27 items here. Maybe I can get some extra credit!
Assignment:
This week, you guessed it, is going to be about having a thankful heart! Yes, of course, we should always be thankful for everything we’re blessed with, but it’s not too often we actually sit and ponder what. This week please join me in writing 27 things you’re thankful (There’s got to be at least 27things!). I picked 27 because this year Thanksgiving is on the 27th of November.
Also, share a Scripture verse for this week!
A couple of years ago, I started a list of things that I am thankful for. It was written when we were still in Romania. So I revised it a bit. Here is my updated version in no particular order.1. God’s mercy
2. God’s grace
3. Salvation freely given
4. Eternal life through Jesus Christ
5. A relationship with Almighty God, Abba Father
6. His love so richly bestowed upon me
7. The privilege to go boldly before His throne of grace
8. His Word
9. Casting my cares upon Him because He cares for me
10. His thoughts toward me that cannot be numbered
11. A husband who loves me
12. Health
13. A warm home in cold weather
14. A kiss from my sweetheart
15. Candles to take off the chill and make my home cozy
16. My mom
17. My dad
18. Two brothers
19. Being raised in a Christian home
20. Gabriel
21. Hannah
22. Holly
23. Being able to homeschool my children
24. A multitude of resources to accomplish the task
25. My 93 year old grandmother who is still able to welcome us to her home and cook delicious meals for us.
26. New mercies each morning
27. A sun shiny day
28. Seasons
29. Heat to keep us warm
30. An opportunity to work for 13 weeks
31. A blessing that those weeks are completed
32. The library with books written in English
33. Hugs everyday
34. The laughter of my children
35. Ears to hear that joyful sound
36. Eyes to see my family’s smiles
37. My youngest child reading aloud to me
38. Singing together
39. Making plans
40. A project with my kids
41. The colors of fall
42. A comfortable bed
43. A soft pillow
44. Wall to wall carpet
45. Blankets
46. Dinner with my family
47. Time to myself
48. A chance to blog
49. My computer
50. The internet that helps me feel so much closer to my family and friends who are so very far away
51. My computer desk
52. A day to relax
53. Jackets to keep us warm
54. A dishwasher to clean the dishes and spare our skin
55. A church play
56. A chance to praise
57. God’s provision
58. A good morning hug
59. The many “I love you’s from my husband and kids
60. A cup of coffee
61. Memories
62. Encouraging comments
63. Clean clothes
64. A washer to wash them in
65. A dryer too
66. A husband who loves the Lord
67. And is zealous about His Word
68. A husband who spends time with his children
69. And talks to them about big and small things
70. Music
71. Gentle rain
72. Every breath that I take
73. Every beat of my heart
74. Every moment that God is watching over me and I don’t even think about it
75. Brushing my daughter’s hair who is only little for a little while longer
76. A God Who knows my name
77. My Lord Who knows the path that I take
78. My Redeemer Who lives
79. The sound of the wind blowing through the trees
80. Walls to keep out the wind
81. Another day with my family
82. Coupons
83. A little girl who loves to cook
84. And play with dolls
85. And give me hugs
86. Two girls who love to sing
87. A teenage girl who loves crafts
88. And being with mom
89. And gives me hugs
90. A son who loves to draw
91. And is much too quickly growing into a young man
92. But hasn’t outgrown Legos yet
93. And still gives me hugs
94. A nice big stove to prepare home cooked meals
95. Sweet tea
96. Two girls who know how to make it perfectly
97. Ice
98. Comfortable tennis shoes
101. A good night’s sleep
102. Warm socks
103. A mild fall
104. All the colors of the rainbow
105. Blue
106. Warm pajamas
107. Reading out loud to my children
108. Their attentiveness
109. Their energy
110. Orange juice
111. Milk
112. Cereal, especially the many varieties available here in the States
113. My family watching a funny movie together
114. Hot chocolate
115. A God who calls me by my name
116. A Lord who calls me His
117. The gospel preached to others
118. A chance to serve
119. The promises of God
120. Comfortable chairs
121. A new career for John
122. Fellowship with friends
123. More than enough food
124. Lotion for dry skin
125. Water
126. Books
127. Rest
128. A peaceful heart
129. A song in my heart
130. God’s word to light my path, especially when I do not know the way
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Psalm 100
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