When thankfulness flows freely from your heart and lips, let your gratitude draw you closer to Me. I want you to learn the art of giving thanks in all circumstances. See how many times you can thank Me daily; this will awaken your awareness to a multitude of blessings. It will also cushion the impact of trials when they come against you. Practice My Presence by practicing the discipline of thankfulness."
-Jesus Calling by Sarah Young
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Thanking and glorifying Him today and everyday as I draw closer to His Presence.....
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719. Levi's oh-so-soft and new skin...especially the bottom of his feet, his kissable cheeks, and his shoulders.
720. His hair that seems to be blonde just like his sister's! I love the "peach-fuzz" look after a bath.
721. The smell of Johnson's baby wash on my freshly bathed newborn
722. His eyelashes that keep getting longer and fuller
723. Baby boy whimpers, grunts, and squeaks
724. The way his tiny self melts into my arms - a cuddly baby is an answer to prayer!
725. His complete contetment as he nurses
726. A tiny little hand that wraps around my finger
727. Watching his chest rise and fall with each breath
728. His sweet, content, easy-going personality -another answer to prayer!
729. Wearing him in the Moby wrap and feeling almost pregnant again (minus the hip pain and heartburn!)
730. The classic "O" face, among many others
731. Post nursing lip creases
732. Cookie Monster diapers were Addison's favorite. Now she always finds the Cookie diapers for her baby brother. So sweet!
733. Addison asking to hold Levi. As I gently place him on the pillow on her lap and support him, she kisses him, hugs him, talks sweetly to him, rubs his belly, and then looks at me and says, "You can go do your Bible study now." haha She is smitten with him and apparently wants to soak in his sweetness all to herself. I don't blame her! One day the two of them can play and play together. How I pray that they will have a life-long bond and be the best of friends!
734. Newborn-sized diapers and clothes getting snug. He is healthy and growing!
735. The first hint of arm and leg rolls appearing
736. Being reminded that the "joy is in the journey" as I get sad about him already growing (thank you for your comment, Deborah).
737. The occassional times Addison says "baby butter" instead of "baby brother."
738. The green stepstool. It follows us from room to room all day so she can be involved in whatever I'm doing. Most often this little stool takes up residence in Levi's room.
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| A common "post-Cookie-diaper-search" sight! |
739. Bright, awake eyes following his Mama
740. Sleeping smiles
741. The tender strength of My Hero as he gently holds and talks to our son and then effortlessly transitions to the silly, active Daddy that our 2 year old adores.
742. Fitting into my normal clothes again!
743. A joyful big sister
744. A 2-year old's grumpy mood....a perfect opportunity to extend patience because "Love is patient."
745. Fully embracing the independent, defiant 2 year-old stage as I love my daughter and God uses these difficult moments to teach and grow me.
746. Ann's wisdom...
"Patient people dare to gratefully accept people where they are. Grateful for who they are now, appreciative of works of art not yet finished, but still deeply loved."
Patient people dare to receive the present always as a present — grace.
Patient people dare to live only in the present. Because they know that is where God is.
Lack gratitude — then lack patience — then, ultimately, lack love. To be love-full, I’ll first need to be grateful."
747. Hearing My Hero and Addison repeat this truth several times each day...
Daddy: "Daddy loves Addison..."
Addison: "No matter what."
748. Motherhood making me feel inadequate and like I am not enough. Being reminded that I never will be enough, but God is way more than enough for me and for the precious little ones He has entrusted to us. (Thank you Alicia!)
749. Laundry - a constant reminder that my family of 4 is full of life and a tangible way for me to serve them
750. Anticipating and celebrating the miracle of new life with several friends!
751. Levi sleeping on my chest - his and my favorite way for him to be held
752. My prioritiy today being all Things Unseen.
753. Continually learning to give thanks in every situation and at all times
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