166. two pairs of grey-blue eyes stairing at me and looking to me for comfort... eyes that are the eyes of brothers... for a while at least
167. matching shirts at WALMART - $3 each! can indulge myself at that price
168. consignment store finds - and $50+ credit to pay for it all!
169. hearing bee tell chef hubby "that's not nice daddy!" while playing smooth moves on the wii when he's beat (and NOT THROWING A FIT! - praise GOD)
170. buy one get one free wine @ publix (classy - i know!)
171. being found by someone who has started this journey of loss... and praying she feels less alone than i did in those early days
172. all the gorgeous pictures of this little man who is (almost cuddling and) sitting next to me
173. my sweet dog - that doesn't bite bubba (even when he bites her!)
174. answers to prayers (literally after getting on my knees and asking the FATHER to bring comfort to bubba and help him sleep --- bubba fell asleep 45 seconds later!)
175. the ability to make it through one of those do we have enough money until payday time periods...
176. reimbursment from FSA for daycare
177. ELC... i've read other blogs that fosterparents are paying big $$$$ for daycare or on ridiculously long waiting lists - we got in as soon as the voucher cleared ---- and only pay 7.50 a WEEK for bubba
178. friends who GET IT
179. chef hubby understanding a need a "time out" for just a few minutes to be back
180. the ability to recognize i need that time out
167. matching shirts at WALMART - $3 each! can indulge myself at that price
168. consignment store finds - and $50+ credit to pay for it all!
169. hearing bee tell chef hubby "that's not nice daddy!" while playing smooth moves on the wii when he's beat (and NOT THROWING A FIT! - praise GOD)
170. buy one get one free wine @ publix (classy - i know!)
171. being found by someone who has started this journey of loss... and praying she feels less alone than i did in those early days
172. all the gorgeous pictures of this little man who is (almost cuddling and) sitting next to me
173. my sweet dog - that doesn't bite bubba (even when he bites her!)
174. answers to prayers (literally after getting on my knees and asking the FATHER to bring comfort to bubba and help him sleep --- bubba fell asleep 45 seconds later!)
175. the ability to make it through one of those do we have enough money until payday time periods...
176. reimbursment from FSA for daycare
177. ELC... i've read other blogs that fosterparents are paying big $$$$ for daycare or on ridiculously long waiting lists - we got in as soon as the voucher cleared ---- and only pay 7.50 a WEEK for bubba
178. friends who GET IT
179. chef hubby understanding a need a "time out" for just a few minutes to be back
180. the ability to recognize i need that time out
In the midst of a challenging week--God has been good! Love the photo:)
ReplyDeleteYes, God is good! Great list!
ReplyDeleteJoining you from Multitudes on Mondays. I've been greatful for #180 a time or two myself. Thanks for sharing.
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