Water, wood and brass

Whoops!  I thought I hit post a couple of weeks ago.  But nope, it went into drafts.  My bad.

But anyhow, here it is.

As I was wrapping up my day, I found my heart overflowing with gratitude for the simple things as I walked through the going to bed process.  A running diffuser with RC and Thieves for two boys dangling on the edge of sickness.  Praying for a quick return to feeling 100%.  the same diffuser that ran all night and day providing relief to Daddy O.

A new wooden door, unfinished, but hung and offering long awaited privacy for two boys.  Offering relief to a Mom and two sisters who worry about intruding on Big brother, especially.  A door that took Daddy O a chunk of his day off to acquire and install.  Resulting in a relapse of illness and a missed night of work. Thankful for his efforts and acts of service to his family.

Brass..new door knob and sense of security.  The day before we left town Little Princess' door knob broke in bits and had to be removed because the door was "locked" shut and there was a kitty crying inside.  This door knob signifies the sanctuary from annoying little brothers on the other side. (Note all the marks around the door knob, I wonder how many were from pestering little brothers.). When Daddy O said he was on his way to get a door knob, "please one with a lock?!?!?!" she asked.  

I didn't join in on the count the things you are grateful for through the month of November, because it is a habit I try to maintain all year long.  From beautiful red sunsets to door knobs there is so much that God provides and we only need to recognize His provision.  I pray, I will always be seeking ways to give Him thanks and see His presence in my life working masterfully demonstrating His love for me. 

Counting to 1125...

1101.  Shopping for friends with my daughter
1102.  Being told teacher is more fun than mom! 
1103.  Then being told I am the best mom ever !
1104.  Kitty purrs and a snoring dog
1105.  Healing my children with essential oils
1106.  RC instead of steroids
1107.  The hope of an allergy season being blessed with essential oils
1108.  News that car insurance is covering my medical care
1109.  New pictures of my grand niece, she is healthy and growing and oooh so sweet
1110.  New friends
1111.  Young fingers dancing on the piano making delightful music
1112.  Teenagers trying new recipes
1113.  New curriculum inspiring a difficult child
1114.  A friend that teaches my youngest, so I can get the rest I need
1115.  A supportive team of health care providers
1116.  Being the one to wipe the tears from my children's eyes when the need arises.
1117.  Watching my children love others with tenderness and care
1118.  A dog pile in my living room...the oldest on bottom and the youngest on top...completely unplanned! 
1119.  Sprouting tulips
1120.  Blooming daffodils
1121.  Realizing there really isn't much difference in my youngest and oldest except for their age.
1122.  Strawberry Limeades
1124.  Fruit smoothies
1125.  Unexpected sales and deals
  

Thanksgiving morning!

Jumping back into time a bit further than usual.  First batch of carmel rolls with pecans in 6 years. 
They were heaven.  So Thankful, tree nuts are not an issue for THE MAN.  He does not eat them.  But so far, we are able to consume them and not cause an issue for him.  That was our goal for having him tested for individual nuts.  Make life a bit easier on the rest of us.  I sometimes need a quick protein snack and a handful nuts are just an easy go to snack.  Not something I typically due with a peanut allergic kid around....but having an option is always nice.