Thankful Thursday #4

Thanking God for...

31. A spotlessly clean house

32. Allowing my Momma and sister to come up for a couple of days to help get my house spotlessly clean

33. The will to want to keep it clean!

34. A sweet little girl that sometimes keeps me from cleaning :)

35. His faithfulness in providing for our every need

36. Sleep in the night when I need it the most

37. Hot coffee when I don't get enough sleep

38. Wisdom

39. Old hymns of the Faith

40. "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you..." (Isaiah 43:2a)

Thankful Thursday #3

Thanking God for...

21. Our visit with family and friends this past weekend

22. Long, encouraging phone conversations with my very wise Momma

23. Grace to persevere

24. The fruit that is borne out of said perseverance

25. Other nursing mothers that are encouraging me and praying for me

26. Egg sandwiches for supper when no one feels like cooking

27. Ruth Anne's usually cheery disposition

28. Tiny fingers and toes

29. Flannel sheets

30. The coming weekend

This...

...is what makes every struggle of motherhood absolutely worth it.