Thankfulness Reflections Day 28

I am so thankful for my beautiful in-laws! I was so blessed when I married into this family. They love me like a daughter that was theirs from the beginning of time. They love me despite my faults. They lend helping hands in our times of need. They are amzing Grandparents to my 3 sons! They have poured so much love,hope, and even adventure into this family. I only hope they know just how much they are loved and appericated in return! I am so thankful for the people that they are, and I love them. 

Thankfulness Reflections Day 26

I am thankful for Christmas Cards! I love them each and everyone! Every time I get one it makes me smile! I can't wait to open it up and see what it looks like and who it's from! I got my first one today, and it truly is a little bit of Christmas magic to me!

I am also thankful today for little unexpected blessing! Small things, kind things, sweet words, you just never know when you are making someones day a little brighter with such simple things! Someone made my day today with unexpected little package in the mail and it made me smile. It made my day a little sweeter! I was thankful for that act of kindness!

Thankfulness Reflections Day 24

 

 

I am thankful for this beautiful view that I get to wake up to for the next two days! I am thankful for no internet, no telephone, no distractions! Just some much needed family time!

Thankfulness Reflections Day 23

I am thankful today for my one and only dear old kid brother! I can't imagine a childhood or adulthood for that matter without him. He should have been the oldest because he has always felt like my protector. I can always count on him whether it's for a laugh or to listen!

I am also thankful for my brothers sweet family. I couldn't have dreamed up a better sister in law, and my sweet niece is so full of joy and love. It's impossible not to be smiling when she is around. They both have brought so much to this family!  I heart my brother and his little family!

Thankfulness Reflections Day 22

I am simply thankful for family traditions! I am thankful for family gathered around tables swapping stories from years past. I am thank for children circled around Grandad instruments in hand. I am thankful for the Holiday puzzle strode all over the table. I am thankful for the meal prepared with so much time and extra effort. I am thankful for the cousins running wild, and for every ounce of love that makes our family whole! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Grandad and His Band

Thankfulness Reflections Day 21

Today I am thankful for my sweet hometown. There is nothing like home sweet home! Everything is just a little sweeter in the place where you grew up. This old town holds so many wonderful memories! Memories of my childhood, my teachers, my families, my first date to the homecoming football game, and my very first job so many memories to many to count really!  I am so thankful for all this little country town has given me from lifetime friendships (I love you girls) to little country church where I first met my Savior (I love you Jesus)! I will always be a country girl at heart!!!

Thankfulness Reflections Day 19

What I am most thankful for today is bedtimes. After a long day of chores, packing, homework battles I am so grateful bedtime has arrived. I am thankful my children are tucked in bed all snug as a bug in rug, and thankful that it is just about time for sleep to devour me as well! I am most thankful I have a bed to sleep in and house over my head!

Thankfulness Reflections Day 18

I am thankful for the sweet hugs of my children. I hope they never stop wanting to give their old mommy hugs!

Thankfulness Reflections Day 13

"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. "~Victor Hugo

 

Music hasn't always been a huge part of my life. Then I met my husband and he introduced me to music. He had this incredible passion for all kinds of music, and this amazing voice to project it with.  God has also given him this beautiful talent that brings people to the heart of worship using music.  I am thankful that my husband  introduced it to me, and that he has passed that love on to my children as well. Now my whole life everyday is filled with melodies and lyrics, and I wouldn't have it any other way.  I am thank that a songs has the ability to change  my mood or uplift my spirit. I am thankful for the songs that get stuck in my head, and the ones that make me sing aloud. I am thankful music has the gift to bring people closer together. I am most thankful that a song has the ability to bring me closer to my Savior with worship. I am truly thankful for art of music and the impact it has on my life, and my families!  

 

Thankfulness Reflections Day 11

Today I am thankful for the memories I hold dear of my sweet Uncle Leo! I will always think of him on Veterans Day no matter how many years go by. He was such a pillar in our family, and he is missed so much. However I am so thankful for all the time I was given with him, and honored to get to call him family!!!

Thankfulness Reflections Day 10

Today I am thankful for a morning of a little extra sleep. I love Saturday mornings!!!

Thankfulness Reflections Day 9

Thankfulness Reflections Day 9

 

Today's reflection of thanksgiving is simply that I am thankful for the sunshine that today's weather provide us with. I am not fan of the long, gloomy days of winter. However I sure do treasure those days that the sunshine sneaks up and gives us a warm enough day to enjoy the outdoors.

 

You Are My Sunshine lyrics
You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When the skies are grey
You'll never know dear
How much I love you
So please don't take
My sunshine
Away  -Ricky Nelson

Thankfulness Reflections Day 8

Thankfulness Reflections Day 8

Today I am thankful for all the great and amazing teachers out there, and exspeicaly those in the lives of my own children. I am so grateful for their paretnership in teaching my children. I am thankful for these great educators pouring so much of their time both on the clock and their own personal time. These amazing people gift our children knowledge and mold their little charatcers leaving lasting imprints. It takes a special person to do the jobs of a teacher. It's not a job for just anyone.  I just want them all to know that I am thankful, and all your hard work does not go unnoticed! You are truly special people, and your jobs have the ability to change the world one little mind at a time.

Thankfulness Reflections Day 7

Thankfulness Reflections Day 7

Today I am thankful for my little man. He is not so little anymore, but he is still Mommy's boy. My curly headed energetic Cooper. He loves the outdoors, being barefoot, and superheroes, and has a special place in his heart for the sidekicks. Maybe that comes with being the youngest brother. I love his  little smile, and his sweet little arms wrapping around me for hugs. I love the way he laughs out loud, and makes up jokes that make no sense. He is the peacemaker, the hugger, the one liner, and lets not forget the little brute of the family.  My heart is so full of love for this  sweet little boy who brings me so much joy. I am so thankful that I get to spend my days with him. I will sure miss him next year when off to school he will go.

My Sweet Cooper!  (Photo By: Becka Edmonson)

Thankfulness Reflections Day 6

Thankfulness Reflections Day 6

My heart is thankful for my middle son Wesley. I love his tender spirit, his great big smile, and his all telling facial expressions. He is brave, forgiving, creative, fun, and he never stops. He lives his life at full speed, and I do my best to keep up. He is always in character, and always starts his day early. He loves with his whole heart, and is always sensitive to the needs of others around him. God has big things planned for this little boy, and I am so very thankful that he is my son! He fills my life with joy, laughter, love, and teaches me the meaning of patience!

"My Sweet Wes"   Photo By Becka Edmonson

Thankfulness Reflections Day 5

Thankfulness Reflections Day 5

Today I am thankful for my oldest son. He gave me the gift of motherhood, and he is a beam of joy in my life everyday. I love his gentle spirit, his passion for music, and his mischievous little grin. He tries so hard to be a grown up already, all while I am trying so hard to hold on to his childhood for a bit longer. I am amazed by his talent, blessed by his presence, and honored to be his Mom.

My Sweet Carter Baby   Photo By: Becka Edmonson)

 

Thankfulness Reflections Day 4

Thankfulness Reflections Day 4

My Sunday's thankfulness reflection is how thankful I am for my church family at NewSong Woodbine.  My church family surrounds me with love, worship filled hearts, helping hands, and living proof that the Holy Spirit lives in our lives. I am so thankful for the hearts of my beautiful church family, and I love each of them dearly. I am truly honored to be part of community who is chasing after God's plans, and not the plans of man.

Thankfulness Reflections Day 3

Thankfulness Reflections Day 3

 

On this beautiful Autumn day when my heart is still aching with a sadness from our loss I find myself thankful for the prayers of others. Prayers of answered strength, prayers that cover us in peace. I am thankful for those those gentle prayers that are lifted to the Heavens in our behalf. Those beautiful answered prayers that make the days bearable, and the tears a little less. I am thankful for the people with hearts so kind enough to speak them. I am thankful for a God who weeps with me in my sadness, who loves me in brokenness, and who grants me mercy by answering prayers of comfort, peace, and strength.

GOD BLESS YOU

 

 I seek in prayerful words, dear friend,

My heart's true wish to send you,

That you may know that, far or near,

My loving thoughts attend you.

 

I cannot find a truer word,

Nor better to address you;

Nor song, nor poem have I heard

Is sweeter than God bless you!

 

God bless you! So I've wished you all

Of brightness life, possesses;

For can there any joy at all

Be your unless God blesses?

 

God bless you! So I breathe a charm

Lest grief's dark night oppress you,

For how can sorrow bring you harm

If ' tis God's way to bless you?

 

And so, "through all thy days

May Shadows touch thee never-"

But this alone- God bless thee-

Then art thou safe forever.

    

 - Author unknown (From Book: Poems That Touch The Heart  by: A.L Alexander)

Thankfulness Reflections Day 2

Thankfulness Reflections Day 2

Today I am grateful for my childhood. I have only happy memories there. I think my happy childhood says something about my wonderful parents. I am grateful for the childhood I was given, and I believe they played the biggest part in that. I am thankful for all the childhood friendships that where made both the ones that have endured a lifetime and those that time let slip away. I am truly thankful for all the happy memories my childhood has given to me.

Me and My Best Childhood Buddy Beau All Those Years Ago

Thankfulness Reflections Day 1

November the month of the year that has us all reflecting on what we are most thankful for. Everyone has something to be thankful for even if it's as small as a blooming rose or as big a great love for Christ. Being thankful is so important. Thankfulness leads to a more joyful and love filled life, and joy is one of God's promises. No one can take away the joy God puts into your life and heart unless you let them.  Happiness is controlled by the circumstances around us while joy is still alive and present even during our darkest days and toughest storms. So my friends I hope that you are thankful, loved, and joyful everyday. Have wonderful time reflecting and speaking of your thankfulness this month and every month after! Happy Thanksgiving MONTH!!!

1 Thessalonians 5:18   "In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."

 

Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."

"Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds. " ~ Theodore Roosevelt, 1901

 

Thankfulness Reflection Day 1, 2012

 

Today I am thankful for my husband. This past month as been the toughest of our lives and he has been nothing but strong and loving. He is my rock and calmness. He leads this family well with the authority given to him by Christ. He is a treasured father to our boys.  I can't imagine my world without this partner in life. Everyday I truly fall deeper in love with this man, and even in the midst of trails our love grows, and for that and for him I am so forever thankful! He is the reason I know that true love is real, and soul mates absolutely last forever!

 

 

Thankfulness for My Sweet Husband  (Photograph by Becka Edmonson"