180 & 181

181. My sister. She is such a wonderful encouragement for me.

180. Fellowship! Today I am especially thankful for fellowship that nourishes my soul and reminds me why I love community.

175-179

175. Hot cocoa.

176. Friends.

177. A car that works well.

178. Sleep.

179. Really good books!

167-174

167. Rakes strong enough to rake up leaves even when they are frozen.

168. Gloves. 

169. Boots to keep my toes warm and dry.

170. Music and books on my phone to keep my mind busy while my body works.

171. A body that works. 

172. Licorice herbal tea. 

173. Alka-seltzer.

174. My toddler’s smiles.

162-166

162 The misty rain. 

163 Ben’s new job.

164 School’s almost out!

165 My house is nearly packed up.

166 Sleep.

150-161

Today I am thankful for my stuff. For thousands of books, for toys, for clothes, for cleaners, for dishes and kitchen gadgets.  151 I’m thankful for strong, perfectly sized boxes to pack all our stuff in to. 152 I’m thankful for this apartment that has been our cozy home for the last three years and 153 I’m thankful for the new home we are renting to meet the needs of our bigger family. 154 I’m thankful for good landlords in both places. 155 I’m thankful for a body capable of moving all our stuff. 156 I’m thankful for a vehical to transport said stuff from point A to point B successfully. 156 I’m thankful for a husband who sacrifices his time and energy to help me with all this. 157 I’m thankful for ice packs and  heating pads when I strain my back. 158 I’m thankful I didn’t need all the pain killers when doc pulled my wisdom teeth last year 159 I’m thankful that for some reason, I didn’t pack these pain killers with the rest of our medicine cabinet. 160 I’m thankful for our wonderfully made bodies that usually heal on their own with time and some special care. 161 I’m thankful for doctors I can go to in the event it doesn’t heal independently.

149

The magic of anti-biotics used responsibly to clear up ear infections. 

138-148

138 The smell of freshly mown grass.

139 The cool breeze.

140 Napping babies.

141 My husband’s new job.

142 The end of the school year.

143 Audio books.

144 Encouraging articles.

145 Sun tea.

146 The time to catch up on laundry.

147 Barkeeper’s Friend (because it cleans everything!)

 

137

For good friends. Both new and old. 

134-136

Sleeping in late.

Delicious cinnamon rolls homemade by a good friend.

A whole day of hanging out with my Love. 

 

131, 132, 133

Sleeping babies. 

Audio books.

Steak.