Thankful Thursday

There is so much for which I am grateful.

Thankfulness is too small a word to encompass the gratitude and appreciation I feel every moment for this little life that has made me a mom. She is my joy, my sunshine, my everything wonderful.

I am thankful for so many aspects of who she is and what she does.

I thankful for

her ability to find joy in everything she does.

her constant curiosity and sense of adventure that inspires me to be just a little more adventurous.

her courage in the dark, in thunderstorms, or the deep end of the pool.

her courage in the bigger things like new homes in stranges places and facing the fears she still holds.

her constant affection and sincerity in showing her love and devotion.

her gentle nature with other children.

her strong spirit...even the seriously strong-willed side.

her determination to learn and overcome her struggles.

her helpfulness whether hanging up laundry on a hot island afternoon or cleaning her room.

her neat freak habits that find her bed properly and precisely made, Gracie style.

her storytelling.

her smile that melts me every day.

her cuddles and snuggles.

her laughter and sense of humor.

her love for Jesus.

her love for her mommy and daddy.

I guess I could just say, I am thankful for who God made her to be and how she touches the lives around her.

Wordless Wednesday

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful.

I am thankful...

for the rain that fell last night easing the long dry season here in Grenada.

for Graceanna's joy that bubbles over into everything she is and does.

for Graceanna's nurturing spirit with other children and the tenderness she displays with them.

for Gracie's wonderful group of little friends here.

for nap time.

for scrumptious, cold and fresh key lime pie that is sooooo refreshing and satisfying in this sweltering heat. (Think I need a piece right now, actually).

for the long awaited trip back home to the states in just 10 days.

for my husband's willingness to help out around the house...and especially for those incredible made-from-scratch brownies he made last night.

for a pool to cool off in in the Grenada heat.

for my wonderful family's interest and support in our crazy new adventure across the seas.

for the ability to give and help others.

for my mom's long awaited Grenada visit.

for Friday's stocked shelves at the grocery store.

for the prayers of others and the opportunity to pray for others.

and always, for God's unending astonishing grace.

Wordless Wednesday

Graceanna's Day with Micaela and Emily

While Graceanna and I were back in the states visiting my grandmother Gracie bug had a wonderful visit with her cousins while I stayed with Grandma and was able to spend some much needed quiet time with her. She is suffering from Alzheimer's and every moment I have with her is so precious. I am so grateful to Noelle for taking Gracie bug for the day. She still talks about the giraffe that greeted them in their car and the funny monkeys. I don't know if those funny monkeys were in the zoo or the car.