It would seem that winter is closing in on Illinois and I'm in a slight state of denial. Don't get me wrong I love Thanksgiving, Christmas and New years, but I wish Winter would leave when they ended. At breakfast I watched through our back window as an elderly couple mowed their lawn (yes it is a joint effort between the two of them, they take turns pushing the mower so the other one can rest). Anyway I started to daydream that maybe it was springtime and people were starting to get their mowers out after a long winter. A winter that I had conveniently slept through. Alas I went out for a run and was rudely awakened by cold sleet like rain, grey skies and wind that seemed to whisper "Novemmmbeeerrrr". I double checked my calender and it seems that Winter is indeed quickly approaching and in an act of rebellion I've started to browse Caribbean all inclusive resort sights. Trust me pictures of pearly white beaches and crystal clear oceans are enough to boast anyone's winter moral;)
Lest you think I only complain;), Ill share with you something that I'm loving right now. The "30 Thankful Days" of November. Some people have been doing it on Facebook, Instagram or wherever, all you have to do is share something that you're thankful for each day of November. Derek and I have a notebook that we've been writing down something in each day that we're thankful for. We're hoping to continue this long after November ends as a testament of God's faithfulness and blessings in our life.
In no specific order here are a few we've come up with so far:
1. Wiener roasts and smores with good friends and family.
2. For Emily because you're always here for me.
3. Sunday afternoons together
4. Good health
5. For my husband Derek who loves me and is kind and considerate
6. For our church family who are supportive and challenge us to grow spiritually everyday
7. Family, who are constantly there for us no matter what.
8. Seasonal change b/c it makes us appreciate each season
9. God's grace and Christ's Death on the cross for our sins.
10. "Sick days", so I can stay home and spend time with my wife
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thes. 5:18
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