Friday's Fave Five #100

Suzanne @ Living to Tell the Story is celebrating the 100th edition of her Friday’s Fave Five meme.  I’m going to celebrate with her  because, although I came upon this meme late and don’t get to participate every week, it’s been such an encouragement to me. 

Looking back on the past weeks and being able to reflect on the blessings has been a great exercise.  Like Suzanne said, some weeks it’s hard to narrow it down to just five; while other weeks it may be hard to find five things.  No matter what the mood for the week, though, finding the five blessings always proves to put a smile on my face and make me feel better about my life.

So, here are five things that I’m thankful for this past week - - -

1. Last Sunday, Ashley was baptized.  What mom wouldn’t  be proud?  She stood up front at church and shared her testimony, prior to being baptized.  She’s now a member of the church.  She’s a great girl, and I’m so proud that she’s mine.

2. Last Saturday, we joined in our town’s 200th anniversary celebration by participating in some fun events, including a bus tour of some of the historical sites in our area.  The tour ended at a place called Ridge Rock.  From that vantage point, I could look down and see my house quite well.  I have to admit that I’m often frustrated with my house and wish for a newer and/or bigger house.  But something about that tour and seeing my house from “the air” made me glad that I, at least, have a house to live in, and that we’ve been able to make it a home. 

3. Brian and my dad left on Monday morning for a week in Iowa.  We miss them, but I’m thankful that they have been able to make this trip several times over the past years, that they have fun, and that they get along so well.  (They’ll be home Sunday night – late!)

4. God’s timing.  I’ve been reading through my Bible, following the Bible in 90 Days schedule.  I started a few days before the target start date, and by Wednesday I was almost finished with the book of Psalms.  A few weeks ago, not even really giving it much thought at the time, I ordered tickets for my mom, the kids, and me to see Psalms of David at Sight & Sound.  The  timing couldn’t have been any more perfect, as the Psalms were so fresh on my mind. 

5. And last, but not least, I’m thankful to Suzanne for faithfully hosting this meme.  There has  been a lot of less-than-pleasant things going on in my life over the past several months, and her encouragement to find my blessings has been so wonderful!  Here’s to another 100 weeks!