We were struck with pleasure when we realized that our sweet sons birthday was on a Thursday, a very Thankful Thursday 3 weeks ago. How fitting that he was born on a day of the week that we have devoted all year long to finding something to be truly thankful for and share with you guys. So today we celebrate his last "week" milestone and prepare to transition to the month milestones. In a few short months Baby Love will no longer be in the phase of life where his age is determined in months. It is a sobering realization of how fast time flies when you are on this side of life. We are exceedingly grateful for every moment and memory made and vow to continue to try and capture each one. Happy Thursday, tell someone how thankful you are for them!
Want to take a peek into our medicine cabinet? Of course you do! Well if you were to take this challenge you would find a little world of colored post-its. We thought we would share with you what a few of ours have on them.
"Wisdom, Discretion, Grace"
"Thankfulness makes a steady and persistent friend of affection."
"The Beauty of Responsibility and the Glory of Faithfulness"
"I want to take each step with purpose so when I look back I will know exactly how I got here."
"Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to with which you have been called." Ephesians 4:1
"Put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." Collosians 3:12
"whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things." Philippians 4:8
"A gentle answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger." Proverbs 15:1
These are our little reminders, our little inspirations, that for a moment help put a pause on the world around us as we refocus.
Where do you put your little notes of inspiration?
What do they say?
...Make Light The Load.
After posting about my realization that so much on my to do list would never be done, two of my sweet and close friends sat me down and had me make a list. They wanted me to detail these To Dos, big and small. Then each took a few and set out to help accomplish some of the bigger tasks. Their helping hands made the other items on my list easier to conquer and the discussion over what needed to be done vs what was just another item thrown on the list for good measure, helped me put things into proper perspective. In the course I was able to release some of my tasks with a peaceful heart. If you have a good friend that is expecting a baby, this is a great way to help them nest and bring rest to their weary selves. I wish I had words to express just how high this caused my heart to soar.
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| Finishing the cushion on our Rocker. Every time I rock our sweet son I am reminded of how loved I am. |
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| Curtains in the boys room that needed to be hemmed.... |
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| The little things, like finding cherries right before they were really in the stores. |
Just a few of the tasks they took control of and accomplished. Helping Hands=Rest.
