Wednesday, November 29, 2017

#Blessed

One of my 2017 Intentions was to write 17 posts about blessings in my life to help purge negativity.  I'm finally getting around to it in this #Blessed series. 

I am blessed to live in my DREAM HOME.

I love my house and am so thankful to live here.  Everything fell into place for this house.  So many things happened and it couldn't have lined up more perfectly.  If we hadn't bought our house the year we did, we wouldn't have qualified for a loan. The bottom level has all hard floors and right now has big enough openings for Gavin's wheelchair.  There is a place where we can make a bedroom downstairs for Gavin.  None of this was planned, it just all came together.

This house isn't perfect, but it's perfect for us and where we are able to make a home for our family.  It's the perfect size for us and I always tell my kids that I'm not moving until they move me out!  I thank God every day that I am able to live here and my kids will be able to call this their childhood home!

Monday, November 27, 2017

#Blessed

One of my 2017 Intentions was to write 17 posts about blessings in my life to help purge negativity.  I'm finally getting around to it in this #Blessed series. 

I am blessed to always have my BASIC NEEDS MET.

Even in our darkest and scariest times, we have always had a roof over our heads, food and water, and clothes.  We've never been without electricity.  Some people worry about these basic and simple needs every single day.  I am so happy to say that we've been blessed with our basic needs met and so much more.

I always tell my kids, "There are plenty of people who have more than we do, but there are a lot more who have less!"  Thinking of life that way helps you to appreciate what you have, especially the basic needs that we often take for granted.

Sunday, November 26, 2017

#Blessed

One of my 2017 Intentions was to write 17 posts about blessings in my life to help purge negativity.  I'm finally getting around to it in this #Blessed series. 

I am blessed to be a HOMESCHOOLING MOM.

When I became a teacher, I never thought in a million years that I would stay at home with my kids, let alone homeschool them.  In fact, I've admitted that I was formerly against the idea of homeschooling and didn't understand why anyone would do it.  Well times have changed!  God had other plans for me and my family when he called me to be a teacher!

There are days when I want to pull my hair out, but overall, I truly love homeschooling.  It is a great fit for Macie and Gavin and I love seeing them learn and thrive.  I'm able to be in the trenches with them.  When I see how far they've come, it fills me with such joy and pride.  I'm so blessed that I was able to be with Lilah during her preschool years and that we were able to make the best decision for her for Kindergarten.  Because of homeschooling, I have a closer relationship with my children and am able to be there for all of the little moments.  I'm so thankful that I am able to teach them when I know it is the best for them.

Friday, November 24, 2017

#Blessed

One of my 2017 Intentions was to write 17 posts about blessings in my life to help purge negativity.  I'm finally getting around to it in this #Blessed series. 

I am blessed to be the mama of LILAH.

After two kids, you think you have the parenting thing down. Then, God blesses you with a third bundle of joy. Each child comes with their own likes, dislikes, challenges, and blessings.  Lilah challenges me in ways I've never experienced.  She's very particular about what food and clothing she likes, as well as about everything else.  This can be very frustrating at times, but it has also helped me to grow and become more creative.

I'm blessed that Lilah pushes me in areas that weren't that important to me before or that I was anxious to do.  I'm also blessed that Lilah is always available for a snuggle and a smile.  Lilah is such a mother hen and blesses our family with her nurturing ways.  God has rounded out our family with sugar and spice everything nice.