Counting My Blessings: Week In Review
It was a fun week with my family. While Jake and I were working this week the girls were busy on the farm at Horse Camp. They were riding horses in the mornings, had a picnic lunch, helped with animal chores, and did a Bible Study at camp. It was a busy and tiring day for them, but they loved it and several times I think they would have preferred to stay at camp instead of coming home. They were able to experience a wide variety of tasks – trimming goat hooves, playing with soft baby lambs, washing horses & goats, hunting for chickens eggs, and more good activities. They had a blast and loved it!
I want to be accountable to you so the following are snip-its of some of the things I am thankful for this past week.
Counting My Blessings – Week In Review:
Monday –Thankful that the kids have the opportunity to go to Horse / Farm / Bible Study camp while Jake and I were working. They loved it! Also, it is conveniently located only a few minutes away from my work which is a great bonus too!
Tuesday – Thankful for Jake and his thoughtfulness. He went out of his way to stop by the store and pick up some items as a surprise for me. I had been missing an ingredient in my smoothie drink this week (he picked up the chocolate flavor for me as a surprise), he got a couple non-dairy Mac-N-Cheese mixes for Brina, and bath salts to help me loosen up and relax a little bit more. Love it when he surprises me with special items that are perfect for that day, moment, or time. I am richly blessed to have him as my partner. Love this man dearly more and more all the time!!! XOXOXO
Wednesday – Thankful for my acupuncture doctor. My back and shoulder were really tender and they made time to see me today which was a huge help in loosening me back up.
Thursday – Thankful for my work and that they are willing to allow me to work around the girls camp schedule. The kids have been coming into work with me in the morning, I have been stopping to take them to camp and returning to work until they are out of camp. They have been a big help in getting little tasks done for me at work too.
Friday – Thankful for an opportunity to get some errands run and chores done at home so we can head into the weekend a little more prepared and ready.
Saturday – Thankful for my weekend with family. We had a lot to get done with everything going on and a busy week ahead, but we worked together, had fun, and was able to get some items done that needed attention.
Sunday – Thankful our church, the message, and a place where our girls can learn and grow with other kids their age.
What are you thankful for today? I encourage you to take the time to write down a few blessings that you have in your life today. It will help cheer you up and turn your focus on the amazing blessings you encounter each day.
Song: “Give You Peace” by Echoing Angels
Over a year ago I did a Bible Study with some women in our church on Esther and one of the phrases that stood out to me during that study was “such a time as this”. I was placed on this earth for a purpose, to share the good news with those around me. Even though I may not know all the answers, at times I struggle with seeing my passion, and often I stumble through life I have peace in knowing the one who] holds my life in his hands put me here on this earth at this place and time to bring him glory. Isn’t comforting to know that He has a perfect plan for my life. Below is the verse that really stood out to me in this song:
For such a time as this I have you here
Chosen for the lost to show I’m near
Through your brokenness my glory shines
And through your frailty my strength will riseBook: “Made to Crave” by Lysa Terkeurst
I recently attended a Ladies Bible Study at our church and we went through Lysa Terkeurst’s book and study guide “Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food” It was great reading a book that redirected our focus off food or other objects that we turn to when we want comfort or for celebration and turning our focus onto God. The book isn’t a diet or healthy eating plan. It is more of a guide to help you get your priorities in place. If you are looking to eat healthier it gives you steps on how to set up a plan, find an accountability partner, and scripture to encourage you. It was a refreshing yet challenging book to read. I enjoyed going through the book and study with friends as well. It was neat hearing their thoughts about the lessons and their own journeys as well.
While I was going through the Bible Study I had the opportunity to attend the Extraordinary Women’s Conference at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville, SC. I was able to hear Lysa speak during that weekend and meet her in person. It was really neat to meet the author of the book I was currently reading, I even got her to sign my two books that I had of hers! The other amazing blessing about that weekend is I was able to spend some extra time with some girlfriends while my husband took care of the girls. Having some time learning and celebrating with friends was a real treasure. Thankful for a man who gave me the opportunity to go!
