gratitude

A great way to start the week!


~ Bella sleeping in her own bed for most of the night
~ getting a shower all by myself, with no little interruptions
~ morning cuddles with two strong, growing taller everyday boys
~ the secret goings-on of Matthews planning
~ shaggy-dog cuteness and his boy who loves him
~ morning coffee in bed with Bella still asleep
~ getting back to my Bible reading plan
~ children's faces as they proudly show me their creative thing
~ drawing from eldest girl saying 'its of the most beautiful girl in the world...you! '
~ conversations with eldest boy which plumb the depths of his heart
~ a small visitor in our backyard with a song I haven't heard before

I'm writing it down, to notice and remember.
To lock it into to the thick walls of my mind- there is so much to be thankful for.
And even in the murky waters of life the light penetrates.
Everyday is a day full of grace if I would but step into it, let go and release myself to the work that is taking place inside this life.