Today I am thankful for family time.
I was going to be home alone for most of the day, so I decided to change that up. I'm not at the stage of life yet that I want a day alone, though I'm sure that will come someday!
When Ryan headed out to BB&BBQ, I went to watch Courageous with Ellen for some needed sister time. Then, as soon as I got back home, the three youngest of my brothers showed up to hang out while my parents were surprised with a date night. I didn't have to be lonely, they all entertained me, and mom and dad got a night out. A win for all!
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
An Evening at Home
Today I am thankful for an evening at home.
We had nothing to do tonight. Nothing. Do you know how rare that is? We leftovers and enjoyed a simple evening with nothing required of us. I had things I could have done, and I don't go to bed feeling productive, but I feel rested. Now bring on the busy weekend.
We had nothing to do tonight. Nothing. Do you know how rare that is? We leftovers and enjoyed a simple evening with nothing required of us. I had things I could have done, and I don't go to bed feeling productive, but I feel rested. Now bring on the busy weekend.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Christmas Music
Today I am thankful for Christmas music.
It's Christmas time and time for a carol...
Well, maybe not, but our choir at church started Christmas music tonight. We're doing a pretty big 'production' this year on a Sunday night, so we have to start early to be able to do it well. Some of the songs are incredible. It's so nice to incorporate the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus into Christmas...it's all about Him and ALL of that mattered!!!
It's Christmas time and time for a carol...
Well, maybe not, but our choir at church started Christmas music tonight. We're doing a pretty big 'production' this year on a Sunday night, so we have to start early to be able to do it well. Some of the songs are incredible. It's so nice to incorporate the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus into Christmas...it's all about Him and ALL of that mattered!!!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Deep Conversations
Today I am thankful for deep conversations.
I've been slowing down a bit at work lately. I used to be very task-oriented, and I still am in a big way, but lately, I've been trying to add a little bit of 'people person' to the mix. That's led to some midday conversations with my co-workers about really big things. Things like, what does it mean to raise children in this social media/technology/entertainment era, and what should we be praying for the local church, and other deep topics. It's been good to bounce ideas off of each other and learn from each other.
And you know what? I'm still getting all of those tasks done. :-)
I've been slowing down a bit at work lately. I used to be very task-oriented, and I still am in a big way, but lately, I've been trying to add a little bit of 'people person' to the mix. That's led to some midday conversations with my co-workers about really big things. Things like, what does it mean to raise children in this social media/technology/entertainment era, and what should we be praying for the local church, and other deep topics. It's been good to bounce ideas off of each other and learn from each other.
And you know what? I'm still getting all of those tasks done. :-)
Monday, September 26, 2011
R & C
Today I am thankful for R & C.
We have a couple of dear friends (almost twice our age) who were in town for the day interviewing for a position, and we were blessed to have a late night ice cream date with them. I am so encouraged by their love for the Lord and ministry wisdom. I was exhausted at 10:00 when they called, but we so badly wanted a few minutes with them. It was a blessed 50 minutes that is sure to have effects that last much longer.
We have a couple of dear friends (almost twice our age) who were in town for the day interviewing for a position, and we were blessed to have a late night ice cream date with them. I am so encouraged by their love for the Lord and ministry wisdom. I was exhausted at 10:00 when they called, but we so badly wanted a few minutes with them. It was a blessed 50 minutes that is sure to have effects that last much longer.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Life Group
Today I am thankful for Life Group.
Tonight was our third meeting so far, but the first since I started posting again, and the first in our actual book study this year. It makes for a busy Sunday, especially since we're hosting and Ryan's leading this year, but it's such a blessed refreshment to begin every other week. Our group is small, but God has sovereignly placed us together for this semester, and it's a treasure!
Tonight was our third meeting so far, but the first since I started posting again, and the first in our actual book study this year. It makes for a busy Sunday, especially since we're hosting and Ryan's leading this year, but it's such a blessed refreshment to begin every other week. Our group is small, but God has sovereignly placed us together for this semester, and it's a treasure!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Piano Lessons
Today I am thankful for piano lessons.
I decided rather randomly a few weeks ago that I was ready to give piano lessons again. It had been a while since I had allowed that to fit into my schedule, but now seemed like a good time. That's my plan for once we have kids (to add a bit of extra income so that I can stay home), and while I don't know when that will happen, it's good to get started slowly with only a few students.
Anyways...right now I have four sweet girls to teach on Saturday mornings, and while it means I can't sleep in on the weekends, it's been a really fun beginning to my morning. It's nice to be on the other side of the piano as the teacher, and to get a dose of what it was like on weeks when I chose not to practice. :-)
I decided rather randomly a few weeks ago that I was ready to give piano lessons again. It had been a while since I had allowed that to fit into my schedule, but now seemed like a good time. That's my plan for once we have kids (to add a bit of extra income so that I can stay home), and while I don't know when that will happen, it's good to get started slowly with only a few students.
Anyways...right now I have four sweet girls to teach on Saturday mornings, and while it means I can't sleep in on the weekends, it's been a really fun beginning to my morning. It's nice to be on the other side of the piano as the teacher, and to get a dose of what it was like on weeks when I chose not to practice. :-)
Friday, September 23, 2011
Ice Cream! Ice Cream!
Today I am thankful for Ice cream! Ice cream!
My dad and Ryan both had meetings at the church tonight, so my mom and I took Aaron and Caleb to get some frozen yogurt. We had a few errands to run first, and apparently it was testing my youngest brother's patience. Every ten minutes, he would say, "Becky, ice cream?" After what felt like a thousand 'yesses,' we finally pulled into the parking lot...
"Ice cream! Ice cream! Ice cream!"
I agree. It was pretty exciting. :-)
My dad and Ryan both had meetings at the church tonight, so my mom and I took Aaron and Caleb to get some frozen yogurt. We had a few errands to run first, and apparently it was testing my youngest brother's patience. Every ten minutes, he would say, "Becky, ice cream?" After what felt like a thousand 'yesses,' we finally pulled into the parking lot...
"Ice cream! Ice cream! Ice cream!"
I agree. It was pretty exciting. :-)
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Familiar Music
Today I am thankful for familiar music.
While moving legal-size folders to letter-size folders today (yes...this was my task today), I took advantage of a quiet office and plugged in my iPod. I listened to some systematic theology podcasts for a while, and then turned on the new Ben Rector album. I turned to the only co-worker in the office today and asked, "Why does this cheer me up so much?" I then laughed as I remembered that Ben was just about all Ryan and I listened to while we were dating. It brought back such happy memories and lightened up my afternoon. Thanks, Ben!
While moving legal-size folders to letter-size folders today (yes...this was my task today), I took advantage of a quiet office and plugged in my iPod. I listened to some systematic theology podcasts for a while, and then turned on the new Ben Rector album. I turned to the only co-worker in the office today and asked, "Why does this cheer me up so much?" I then laughed as I remembered that Ben was just about all Ryan and I listened to while we were dating. It brought back such happy memories and lightened up my afternoon. Thanks, Ben!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Still Thankful
Today I am still thankful.
It's been a while. I realize this. You just need a break sometimes, and I realized this after posting my "I'm back" notice. I didn't take a break from being thankful...just from posting here. I've been seeking to express my thankfulness to the Lord more than publishing it on the internet. The latter was lacking any true communication with the giver of the blessing, and I needed to correct that. I'm not doing a perfect job by any means, and never will, but I am doing better. So...I'm going to try to be "back" for real on this blog, and when you read, please read this as my thankfulness to the Lord, and know that I'll be thanking Him directly as well. :-)
It's been a while. I realize this. You just need a break sometimes, and I realized this after posting my "I'm back" notice. I didn't take a break from being thankful...just from posting here. I've been seeking to express my thankfulness to the Lord more than publishing it on the internet. The latter was lacking any true communication with the giver of the blessing, and I needed to correct that. I'm not doing a perfect job by any means, and never will, but I am doing better. So...I'm going to try to be "back" for real on this blog, and when you read, please read this as my thankfulness to the Lord, and know that I'll be thanking Him directly as well. :-)
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Learning Experiences
Today I am thankful for learning experiences.
I'm back. I think for real this time. I've taken a break, not from being thankful, but from posting. I could have managed it, but I just needed a break.
Anyway, this has been one of those weeks that is full of new things that I don't know how to deal with, but that I have to learn how to deal with on the spot. Things like 'what to do when your mother-in-law doesn't like your planned menu' or 'how to react when your husband's online payment account gets hacked' or 'what to say when another person's words shock you to the core.' I guarantee you that I didn't respond like I should have in the moment, but I know that I learned much in the experience and in the thought process, humbling apologies and recurring occurrences that followed.
On Tuesday, we'll have been married 10 months. I have soooooooooooo much more to learn than 10 months could do.
I'm back. I think for real this time. I've taken a break, not from being thankful, but from posting. I could have managed it, but I just needed a break.
Anyway, this has been one of those weeks that is full of new things that I don't know how to deal with, but that I have to learn how to deal with on the spot. Things like 'what to do when your mother-in-law doesn't like your planned menu' or 'how to react when your husband's online payment account gets hacked' or 'what to say when another person's words shock you to the core.' I guarantee you that I didn't respond like I should have in the moment, but I know that I learned much in the experience and in the thought process, humbling apologies and recurring occurrences that followed.
On Tuesday, we'll have been married 10 months. I have soooooooooooo much more to learn than 10 months could do.
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