Just a few more reasons for Thankfulness

It is four something in the morning with alarm clocks set to ring at five, encouraging us to make it into the car and on the road before morning lights first flicker. 750 miles today - at least that's the plan as we make our way back to our old stomping grounds and Jim's family. Today is my last post before Thanksgiving and I wanted to make sure to keep my list going.... These are the things that have filled my life with gratitude this week. Enjoy.

Locating this year's Christmas photo

a casual dinner around a rambunctious table with friends

flour covered counter, watching my teenaged son roll dough for his first pie

feasting with a bunch of sixth graders

family games and laughing till I cry

observing what my son's eye catches in photos

the dog, who's certain she's not

snuggling on the couch, a mixture of blankets and slippers, coffee and books

the diesel smell of father and son coming inside after working

watching that old movie - together

listening as my daughter reads words of her own creation

laughter

coffee, at my favorite bakery with my love

singing psalms together

words, dancing across pages, catching my soul aflame

seeking our Father's face

forgiveness

hugs for this momma