trying to count our many blessings

Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.

Psalm 40:5

I am thankful again that I know the God Who alone is GOOD and FAITHFUL and ABLE. He abundantly blesses us each day.

I am thankful for that same God working in my life to bring me to saving faith in Christ... and His promise to continue that 'good work'!

I am thankful that we will spend tomorrow with Christian friends and family. It is a sweet fellowship we have in Christ Jesus. They will also bring some of the food, which will make my day much less hectic =) And they already know that I am an imperfect housekeeper. These are my priorities in preparing for the day ~ (1) food; (2) seating for all; (3) cleaning. Actually each day this week, we have been able to work on all three priorities =) And the kids have even had time to accomplish some schoolwork and to play!

Here's the Popper at the piano this morning with some recently found Christmas music - before I encouraged her to finish today's math ;-)

I am thankful the rain seems to be ended ~ my son (the Professor) will have a chilly bike ride today with his extra-heavy papers (Black Friday ads - Younkers alone is 75 pages), but he should be able to stay dry.

I am thankful for an egg-loving short-order cook known by code name as Miss Music Box =) This morning (as usual) she asked her other egg-loving siblings for their preferred style of eggs for breakfast... and then cooks them up for them! (...while I sat here trying to get this post started...)

I am thankful for a bright and diligent daughter (the Cowgirl) who has her schoolwork done early, so has been available to be my able assistant this week -- right now she is stirring up a batch of cracker dip for tomorrow evening's inevitable snacking.



I am thankful for each of our children ~ they are so unique and special ~ and they are huge fans of their daddy =) Here's a still-life arrangement by The Artist, who hopes to capture it on paper too... after she takes her science test?



And WooHoo! Look what came in today's mail just a bit ago! Our f.r.e.e. photocards from SeeHere.com ~ coupon codes are still good through Nov. 30 I think ~ see this post for links!