A Fun Concert

Tonight I really enjoyed a community chorus concert! So many beautiful voices! Watching Sarah thoroughly enjoy singing in the youth chorus & festival chorus definitely added to the fun :). I am thankful for the chance to sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Sarah's Coat Drive

Today we delivered 415 items (including 157 coats) to South Side Mission! What a success! So many people got involved and gave generously. I know it has helped our family take a closer look at our posessions and feel a little more free to let go of things we don't need. Sarah did a great job, especially for her first time working on something this big. I am thankful for her servant's heart.

Laughter

I had this post mostly written, but then it disappeared. Instead of trying to write it again, I will sum up my thoughts with quotes from others. Victor Borge once said, "Laughter is the shortestdistanc between two people.". Also, Kurt Vonnegut said, "Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterwards.". I am thankful for laughter! (I am not, however, thankful for the auto-correct feature that will not let me usecorrect punctuation at times!)

The Bare Necessities

I am thankful for clean water to drink, to cook, to bathe, etc. I have been looking through the World Vision Christmas catalog and it is another good reminder of how good we have it. I don't know what I will have for lunch tomorrow, but I know I will have one. You see, my problem ia not a lack of food, but a lack of planning. There are still plenty of things that I would like to get, but I have everything that I need. Contentment is not a popular concept in our society, but it is a worthy goal. I am more comtent than I used to be...and I am thankful.

Musical Opportunities

I am amazed at all the musical opportunities in our community! Over the last month or so, the girls have been able to sing, play piano, & play violin in various performances. This weekend included the homeschool choir concert & singing the "ah's" in the Nutcracker. Although stressful at times, they are fun & rewarding experiences. I am thankful for these opportunities and the wonderful people we get to meet along the way.

Rosie, the Guinea Pig

Today Regan's Guinea pig, Rosie, passed away. Regan got her on the day after Christmas a couple of years ago. She has been a good pet. I really believe that she helped Regan learn how to be quiet and gentle. She is really the only Guinea pig I've ever known, but I would say she was very sweet & cute. I'll always remember the red beard she would have after eating a strawberry. Another fun memory is from when Pewter was just a kitten. Chuck offered a piece of peach to Rosie who was out of her cage. Pewter joined her and they enjoyed the peach together...it was very cute :). Pewter also liked to bat at Rosie, trying to get her to play. Lucky, our other cat, liked to rest on a chair right in front of Rosie's cage. We all enjoyed her, but Chuck probably spoiled her the most. She would beg the loudest when he came into the room, and she was always rewarded well...tomatoes, peppers, greens, and strawberries fresh from the garden. Sometimes Regan & Dad even let her graze in the strawberry patch. She loved those dandelions too! Rest in peace, Rosie. We love and miss you...

Warmth

Tonight I am feeling especially cold for some reason. Therefore, I am especially thankful for a warm house, warming drinks, and even a night light that casts a warm glow. I am also thankful for a warm bed, in which I am about to drift off to sleep...