Today I am thankful for Ms. Janie.
I met her for the first time on July 4 last year, the day after I agreed to marry her grandson. This morning, she met her Savior face to face for the first time. I wish I had known her better or longer, but even today I learned so much more about a sweet lady as Ryan shared memories and special stories from her life. She raised a wonderful son and daughter, and enjoyed many moments with two grandsons (one who is something pretty wonderful to me) .... all who rejoice tonight knowing that she is at the feet of Jesus in awe and worship of her Lord.
We love you, Grandma Allen.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
A Refreshed Mom
Today I am thankful for a refreshed mom.
These were a hard couple of days. Being left as the responsible adult for a few brothers who don't want to see an older sister as an authority figure is not the most appealing situation. BUT I loved seeing my mom come home tonight refreshed, happy, relaxed, more in love with her husband, etc. It made it worth it, even if at the moment I am promising to wait a looong time before doing it again!
These were a hard couple of days. Being left as the responsible adult for a few brothers who don't want to see an older sister as an authority figure is not the most appealing situation. BUT I loved seeing my mom come home tonight refreshed, happy, relaxed, more in love with her husband, etc. It made it worth it, even if at the moment I am promising to wait a looong time before doing it again!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Life Before Kids
Today I am thankful for life before kids.
Don't get me wrong. I love kids and I look forward to having kids someday. But after babysitting my brother this week and feeling like Ryan and I have barely said hello to each other, I really am thankful for this phase of our lives before having children. I have a new understanding of how important my parents' date nights were over the years...
Don't get me wrong. I love kids and I look forward to having kids someday. But after babysitting my brother this week and feeling like Ryan and I have barely said hello to each other, I really am thankful for this phase of our lives before having children. I have a new understanding of how important my parents' date nights were over the years...
Monday, June 27, 2011
A Paint Project
Today I am thankful for a paint project.
I've been itching to paint some canvases to display in our new house, and a few days in a non-rented space was the perfect chance to be messy. I painted for a good portion of the day and even let a couple of brothers in on the fun this afternoon. They enjoyed it, it relaxed me, and I ended up with some fun and personal touches for some vacant walls. Craft itch, consider yourself scratched. :-)
I've been itching to paint some canvases to display in our new house, and a few days in a non-rented space was the perfect chance to be messy. I painted for a good portion of the day and even let a couple of brothers in on the fun this afternoon. They enjoyed it, it relaxed me, and I ended up with some fun and personal touches for some vacant walls. Craft itch, consider yourself scratched. :-)
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Piano Time
Today I am thankful for piano time.
I had a couple of people tell me today that my fingers must be tired after playing the piano so much. I played during the service at church this morning, and then I played for the wedding this afternoon. That's always been a weird comment to me because never once have my actual fingers gotten tired. I guess they have built up a lot of endurance over the years since they belong to a musician and a writer... Anyways, it's always my back that really gets worn out from sitting on the horribly uncomfortable bench. I enjoyed the time, though, to play the piano more than normal. I miss having one in my house and at my disposal whenever I want.
I had a couple of people tell me today that my fingers must be tired after playing the piano so much. I played during the service at church this morning, and then I played for the wedding this afternoon. That's always been a weird comment to me because never once have my actual fingers gotten tired. I guess they have built up a lot of endurance over the years since they belong to a musician and a writer... Anyways, it's always my back that really gets worn out from sitting on the horribly uncomfortable bench. I enjoyed the time, though, to play the piano more than normal. I miss having one in my house and at my disposal whenever I want.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Last Minute Weddings
Today I am thankful for last minute weddings.
I got a call yesterday morning asking if I could play the piano at a wedding tomorrow afternoon. The wedding wasn't last-minute...just the choice of musical selections. As it turns out, the groom is my second cousin anyway, so it's sort of a family affair. Ryan got to meet my aunt, uncle and cousins for the first time at the rehearsal dinner tonight. Fun times!
I got a call yesterday morning asking if I could play the piano at a wedding tomorrow afternoon. The wedding wasn't last-minute...just the choice of musical selections. As it turns out, the groom is my second cousin anyway, so it's sort of a family affair. Ryan got to meet my aunt, uncle and cousins for the first time at the rehearsal dinner tonight. Fun times!
Friday, June 24, 2011
Utilities
Today I am thankful for utilities.
After three days of working to get utilities turned on in our new house and several trips to the house today to make it happen (including a trip to mop up the water that sprayed out of the washer valve in the laundry room when it came on), I couldn't be more thankful to have it all done. We will have to pay a bit more in utility bills over the next couple of months (since we're paying at two locations), but at this point, we're just thankful to have working faucets, lights and hot water.
After three days of working to get utilities turned on in our new house and several trips to the house today to make it happen (including a trip to mop up the water that sprayed out of the washer valve in the laundry room when it came on), I couldn't be more thankful to have it all done. We will have to pay a bit more in utility bills over the next couple of months (since we're paying at two locations), but at this point, we're just thankful to have working faucets, lights and hot water.
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