Week's end with thanks

As I type this, my husband and brother taking the kids on a rocky hike to touch cacti and search for scorpions. Dutch & Jennika holding hands out the door. Those two love each other so much. Precious.
That as I type these words from a sunny porch in Arizona, RENEW church is gathering together in Oregon. So many saints pitching in, stepping up to lead, serve, care for each other. Praising God and so grateful that things do not depend on us. Every church is His church and I’m grateful. (Then, as I finished praying for them and typing this, a picture came through on my phone, all of them together, waving hello to us! How did we get so blessed with these precious saints?? Eyes and heart full.)
Visiting the church of my dear cousin and his wife who were just baptized last week. Praising God with every ounce of my being for His faithful work in their lives! So full. Just so full.
Evening with Jeff’s brother and his wife, kids. Time with Nana. Relaxing on the back porch in the shade while kids play happily rowdy.
Laughing. So much laughing.
The Garrisons.
Debra. How we miss our roomie.
Being with the Zyps.
Four kids crawling around the condo, each a different jungle animal.
Oma reading story after story to them on the couch.
Swimming, swimming, more swimming.
13 hours in the car Friday, kids doing valiantly.
In-N-Out
The cheap-gas app on Jeff’s iphone.
Provision at every corner.
My cousin’s frozen yogurt shop–opened for us for a special little family party and all-we-can-eat-yogurt and toppings. Pretty much my dream come true. 🙂
That God so lavishly pours out His blessings on us.
A great message from God’s Word at Christ Church of the Valley.
That God uses all kinds of churches to do all kinds of work.
Hearing from Him.
That He is not limited.
That He can even use me. Of all miracles, that He can use me.
Trusting.
Relaxing.
Letting go.
Remembering to smile.
Remembering to live now.
Enjoying this day. This moment.
Beautiful opportunities.
Now.
An afternoon nap.
A full stomach.
Our God of reconciliation.
His peace.

I pray His peace on you as you finish this weekend. Bless you, friends! Thanks for reading.

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