One by One

One by one I count.

Over time, it can become tempting to quit.

But, joy can be found in the numbering.

And perspective changes as I do.

Above all else...

we are commanded to give thanks.

The real reason why I ought to continue.

"In every thing give thanks: for this is the will

of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

~ I Thessalonians 5:18 ~

How easy it is to complain.

To grumble.

To be ungrateful.

How disagreeable it is!

What a long-suffering and

merciful God we serve!

HE would be fully justified to

strip all goodness from my life.

But, HE doesn't.

That's mercy. That's grace.

And I am thankful that HE extends

them both in generous amounts to me!

1691. Colourful jelly beans and enjoying a *few*

1692. *Old* (read: from my childhood) music books for

Emma to learn from ~

See the happy face stamp? My teacher put it there! :)

1693. *Old* (read: from my childhood...again) "Little House"

set of books to share with my own children

1694. *Dress-up* shoes worn and cast off...

time and time and time again!

(Thank you Auntie L ~

You would not believe how MUCH these get worn!)

1695. Sunny days and schoolwork outdoors!

1696. Joining in

1697. How school migrates up to the kitchen table

1698. The wind chimes installed for another season ~

Thanks again K and J! :)

1699. Getting these inside...

1700. ...Before this happens!

And, just for the record, it happens a lot around here. :)

1701. That Austin wants to learn how to do a back flip ~

And that Emma takes the part of *coach*!

1702. Decorating her room with the outdoors...so pretty

1703. Decorating her door in similar fashion

1704. And finding her like this in the morning...

1705. That Howie replaced my line when the old one broke

1706. That both lines were put up before one

was even in service last year

1707. Taking advantage of the

neighbourhood swimming pool ~ It's free! :)

1708. Austin has gained 30 lbs since December!

1709. He even has begun wrestling with Howie again!

1710. My Lawn mower boy

1711. My Bathroom Cleaner boy

1712. My Laundry helpers

1713. My Vacuum operator

1714. My Dishwashing helpers

1715. Easy meals

1716. School is nearing completion

1717. Projects are getting done

1718. A wonderful support teacher

1719. A terrific school to be a part of

1720. And that we *get to* do this at home...

Together! :)

My journal sits on my counter.

I list as events unfold.

Sometimes many all at once,

and other times in a trickle.

But, always by HIS Grace!

Would you like to begin?

Just grab a pen and a journal,

set them out on the counter,

and list out your blessings.

Find the joy in the moments ~

As they arrive.

Enjoy the journey!

Many Blessings,

Camille

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