tuesday is a day for thanks

...thanks for a new home to love and grow in together as we dive further in to our journey of marriage...

...thanks for a job that allows me to do what i love and help provide for our family's future...

...thanks for the struggles of my past that led me to renewal in Christ and a strengthened core...

...thanks for family and the truest of friends who stood by me no matter what...

...thanks for friendship with my parents deeper than i could've dreamed...

...thanks for love growing ever deeper as we choose to love and serve every day...

...thanks for examples of marriage and commitment in my life...

25 years in 2013

50 years in 2013

...thanks for a husband whose only greater love than me is God...

...thanks for grace and its limitless reach.

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what do you give thanks for today?

Happy Thanksgiving! (a little late)

Sorry we've been a little irregular with our posting this week. Thanksgiving is a crazy holiday for everyone!

I made a lot of pies. Four kinds. I really like to bake.

I'm thankful for about a million things. Here's an abbreviated list:

1. All of the opportunities I have. An amazing job I only dreamed about two years ago, an education I spent my teens trying to earn, classes that are really developing some of my skills (like the class that inspired this blog)...
2. My amazing friends. I took this semester as a sort of fresh start, and the people I now have in my life inspire me every day. While the friendships are new, I have a feeling they're going to last, and I'm SO glad these people are part of my life.
3. My family. My parents and brother have been there for me unfailingly through things I never thought would end, and I couldn't imagine life without them. They're pretty much the best people I could have asked for.
4. A creative spirit! I love the fact that I am able to paint, draw, sew, and see possibilities in some of the most unusual things. Creativity is an incredible gift, and I am so glad I got a heavy dose.

There are countless other things in life that I am glad for. I can't wait to see what new things I will add to my list next year!

On a lighter note, now that Thanksgiving is over...........I CAN START TO DO CHRISTMAS! Which is my favorite. It's amazing. I'm so excited.

What are your plans for the holidays?

~Kaitlin