Day(s) # 7, 8 (Oops!)

 I do not love combining three days into one post, but at this point I also realize that if I don’t do some combining, I may not make a comeback! :) 

The past few days were busy (obviously) because I didn’t get on here and give a daily thanks update. On Friday, the boys had their first basketball game. Chandler was gone to Liberty University for the College for a Weekend, but Wyatt played in the game. It was actually a bit of a boring game as the score was 76-9. (We won.) It’s exciting to win, but those games are definitely not very fun for watching! 

On Saturday, the boys all played in a golf tournament for church (except Chandler). The golf tournament was originally scheduled for back in October, but it was canceled due to rain. It was moved to Saturday, which didn’t work for Chandler due to the Liberty weekend. Travis and Roger ended up being on the same team with two other guys. Travis was happy to be on a team with Roger, and Travis is not flashy or showy, but he is very, very steady! Their team ended up winning the tournament, so that was very fun for them! 

Emma and I went to Fayetteville to work in a Holiday Fling Festival with some friends that we work for in the summer and other events. I wasn’t sure about taking Emma as it was going to be a long day, but since Roger and the boys were gone and Jen and Chandler, she came with me. She was a pretty good worker, and she stuck with the tasks on hand. She was happy to go home, and so was I! It was a 11.5 hour day of working at selling chocolates, caramel apples, and about everything that can be covered in chocolate! I think I can put on my resume that I now can dip caramels and chocolates, which I can, but I’m surely not amazing at it! 

Chandler enjoyed the weekend at Liberty, and I am thankful that he had the opportunity to attend. He was the one that set everything up as far as the meetings for financial aid, several other meetings, filling out the application, etc. He really did take the initiative on this, and we were thankful for that. He told me today that he was happy that Aunt Jen was able to go with him to the meetings because he didn’t know what questions to ask. I was very thankful that Jen was able and willing to go with him to the college, as that helps us get a better perspective. Oh, there is just so much to think and pray about here! We are asking God for great wisdom and direction. Jen said that she was very impressed at the parent meeting when the college made it very clear that their mission was to either help your child have a relationship with Jesus Christ, or help your child develop and mature in their relationship with Jesus. I’m not sure what God has for Chandler, but I do know that if this college is God’s will for Chan, God will make that clear. He will provide for all of Chandler’s needs just as He always has for ours. 

Ok, back on track for the last few days that I’ve missed. 

Day # 7 (The letter “G”)

Grandparents- this was Garett’s word for today. He said that he is very thankful for his grandparents on both sides. He also said that he is thankful for the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms (so guns.) We are thankful for that as we need some deer meat in the freezer! 

God- this one goes without saying, but in case anyone was wondering, we are so thankful for the sovereign, Almighty God we serve! 

Google- Travis’s word for today. He said that he is thankful for the ability to search up and look for information quickly. I guess he is right! But I don’t allow the kids to use Google to search up their words each day. They have to do their own thinking! 

Grandparents- also Wyatt’s word for today. He doesn’t love hunting like the brothers do, but he is looking forward to going to Wisconsin to see Nana and Papa. We are thankful for grandparents. 

Grace- I am thankful for the abundant, never ending, grace of Jesus. We are studying the attribute of God “graciousness” in art class, and I am so thankful that God never runs out of Grace!

Gorgeous wife- Roger’s word. (Not sure I agree, but ya know!)

Generosity- I am thankful for the generosity of so many that have helped provide our children with their Christian education. I am thankful for those that give generously of their time, energy, and efforts to pour into our children and our lives.  

I am sure that we have many more “g” words to be thankful for, but my brain is kinda tired right now. And I want to catch up on the days that I am behind on!

Day #8 (the letter “H”) 

Home- Travis’s word for today. He said that he is always  thankful to come home. He is a little bit of an introvert, and often home is his favorite place to be. I am also thankful for our home. I’m not always as thankful as I should be like when I see a mouse in the house, shoes not picked up, laundry piled high, and everything else, but oh, how thankful I am for our home. 

History- Garett picked this word for today. We are thankful for our history, both as a nation and the history in God’s Word. History is so important to teach our young people, because those that “don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.” I am thankful for my sister, Jen, who works hard to teach history in a way that is engaging and fun but also teaches the importance of the subject. 

Heritage- my word for today. I am thankful for a Godly heritage. I am thankful that my parents worked hard to instill in me a love for God and His Word. I am thankful that they taught me to work hard, manage a budget, be creative and innovative, and enjoy the moments and memories. 

Hope- Emma gave me this word for today. She said that she is thankful for hope in Jesus and knowing that He has a perfect plan for her. 

Hospitable wife- Roger again. Although, this is something I do enjoy. I usually enjoy having people over in our home for a meal, or making meal for someone that is going through a hard time, or inviting people to stay for a meal or an overnight stay. I appreciate the opportunity to show hospitality to others, and I do think that hospitality is a bit of a “lost art” in our American culture. So many Americans (and Christians) are busy with working, making house payments, or lot of other activities, that we just aren’t as hospitable as I think we could and should be. We’ve been on several missions trips, and often people with a LOT less than we have are far more hospitable than we would dream about. Being hospitable is definitely something that I want to teach our children, and I think it’s probably best taught by being “caught” (observing it in person). 

Hot water- life is so much more enjoyable with hot water! Hot water makes cleaning so much easier, showers a lot more enjoyable, and I am very thankful  for hot water! 

We are also thankful for hamburgers, health, and a whole host of other “h” words that I can’t think of at the moment! 

I said that I was going to catch up today, but I’m not going to today. I’m going to wrap this up and be thankful for beds and hot water!