Many Blessings

1. I'm thankful for the pictures I picked up at Walmart on Friday evening. I smile when I look at them - two are in the family room, three on the refrigerator, one in the downstairs bathroom, two in our bedroom, and I'll be putting one in my office at work. I mailed a couple to my sister yesterday and will be giving some to Paul's family today and to my parents next week. I'm also thankful that Walmart gave me a coupon for 2 more free sheets. I realized I didn't get enough of the one with the two kids together, and I didn't like one of the special effects so I ordered another sheet of that "as is" yesterday morning. They'll come in the mail.

2. I'm playing a flute duet at church this morning (Immortal, Invisible). I am grateful that I can participate in the worship service in this fashion. I love music!

3. Paul's parents are coming up this afternoon. They're bringing their truck so we can go buy a grill (ours is falling apart due to rust and the starter is one of the things that rusted out). We're also going to be buying Paul a suit jacket as his doesn't fit him anymore, and he needs one to wear when he gives his presentation in Poland.

4. Nadia's attention span for reading has grown so much. I love reading to her!

5. Nadia is over her bug, and I'm hopeful that Ian will be feeling better soon. He has a cough and runny nose.

6. Aside from the two Saturdays, there are various people planning to come up and spend at least a little time with us each of the 8 days Paul will be gone (Paul's parents, my parents, and Donna). We'll still miss Paul!

7. I'm grateful for the opportunity to teach an online course this second summer session since I can do that from home.

8. What a blessing it is to live in the USA!

9. It was great having Paul at home last Monday. I love it when he has a three day weekend!

10. I'm thankful Ian slept through the night two nights in a row for the first time! He slept from 8:10-5:25 last night.

11. I love getting Nadia dressed in the morning. She's like my little doll baby! This picture was taken this morning with a dress she got from Aunt Millie and Uncle Al for her birthday. Isn't it a beautiful dress and also such a beautiful little girl. Thank you, Lord!