giving thanks in all circumstances

• taking steps for a.j.e.less designs
• possible job opportunities, encouraging him through the application process
• a new season of The Amazing Race, watching with the neighbors
• more ministry opportunities at church
• being asked to sing at her wedding
• sunlight streaming through the blinds
• faraway friends stopping in for a visit, enjoying easy conversation
• soup delivery from The Seasonal Kitchen
• his successful surgery, lots of loved ones praying for the best
• spring-time temperatures in winter months
• a successful trip to the museum, enjoying the day with a mentor and friend
• another answer to prayer - her job offer!
• learning harmonies during praise team practice, blending well
• "If I Were President Paragraphs"

• her finding a new place, helping her get settled in
• a simple "thinking of you" text message
• spending time with my love after busy, busy weeks
• taking her out to lunch
• hearing him talk normally
• how he knows my love language: emptying the dishwasher, vacuuming weekly, mopping the floors, filling my water bottle, and so much more
• writing a note of encouragement, dropping it in the mailbox
• a chocolate chip cannoli reserved for me
• being able to pray with families at school
• making time for my creative side, completing orders for loyal customers

• mom's way of providing a meal for us, even if we can't come for dinner
• getting half price tickets
• seeing our adorable niece (and her momma), her infectious giggle
• pushing her in the stroller when the sun came out
• being helpful at a special boy's 1st birthday party
• taking our time on a peaceful Sunday morning, making waffles for breakfast
• laughing until the tears well up
• an exciting new purchase
• sharing a passage from a favorite book
• theme week at school, beginning with some crazy hair-styles!

• him bringing me my forgotten lunch
• our first check from The Depot
• signs pointing in the right direction, arriving on time
• learning new possibilities for using iPads in the classroom
• being a shoulder to cry on
• gaining answers after so much uncertainty
• thankful for the promise of a job in the coming year when so many are without
• girls' night out: tasty meal and spring shopping, mom's generosity
• needing nothing but a light jacket, feeling like we were in Florida a few weeks early
• prayers for a community in need