The whole earth is filled with His glory

The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.

Psalm 65:8

Gifts 234-256

eating strawberries straight from the garden

perseverance

golden fields of wheat 

campfires and s'mores

getting caught in a downpour

a boy who could fish for hours

holding her hand through the storm

skipping rocks contest

hiking off path

waking to the sound of birds chirping

blooms covering the garden

watching her sleep

huge improvements

watching his confidence grow

overcast rainy days perfect for a nap

safety through the storms

sunset on the lake

sleeping with one girl in each arm

an amazing father for my babies

discussions about the future

children laughing

being able to help lighten his load

children all drawing pictures for Blanca

May's List

As I continue to count all of God's marvelous gifts, I am realizing that if I don't write them down, they are so easily forgotten. Counting has become a habit, though my list is short because I fail to put pen to paper. I am determined to become better at recording His gifts because I want to remember how greatly I have been blessed. 

Gifts 223-233

that she 'loves the Holy Spirit who lives inside her'

oldest voluntarily reading!

wonderful dinner on the patio

making a plan and sticking to it

her bright smile brought forth with quality time

the softness of her skin

watermelon and corn...signs that summer is coming

sleeping in

our youngest turning THREE!

Parenting as a Ministry

 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!
Matthew 7:11