Beautiful Mess

Thankful- Day 12

mgillen — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:36:18 +0000

111. for the Brannon’s having the kids and I over for a great lunch and even better fellowship.

112. for a great Sunday afternoon filled with sunshine

113. that the mission trip that Pat was on went well. They finished all they set out to do!

114. that Pat is on the way home!!

115. for great friends that God always places in my life at the right time.

116. for a plan that comes together

117. God’s unconditional love

118. soft pillows

119. the smell of fresh cut grass

120. a song that’s played at the exact right time.

Shay’s thankful list

mgillen — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:46:06 +0000

During our “camp out” tonight, I asked Shay what he was thankful for. I love hearing what comes out of his mouth. I love this kid!

1. pizza

2. milk

3. mommy

4. Caleb and all my friends

5. daddy

6. plants that we can smell

7. Piper

8. leaves

9. blueberries

10. helping mommy clean up

Thankful- Day 11

mgillen — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:42:53 +0000

101. All of the veterans who served and serve our country…and for their wives and children that manage things at home.

102. making memories- Shay and I are “camping out” in the living room tonight.

103. a nice warm house

104. that Shay LOVES all of his grandparents. I can’t blame him, but it’s nice that he mentions wanting to go see them and spend time with them.

105. silliness

106. starbucks

107. a good day

108. a good back scratch from Shay (we are training him well)

109. that Pat is spending the weekend with my parents and 7 others in Myrtle Beach. I’m so glad that they can help the church there get some some painting done.

110. the stars

Thankful- Days 9-10

mgillen — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:00:14 +0000

81. pigtails

82. Shay learning and developing

83. People that invest in the lives of my kids

84. Our crazy youth…they can be silly, but they LOVE God.

85. play dates at the park

86. watching the excitement in my kids faces when they learn something new.

87. A big brother that likes to help his little sister…even when she doesn’t want it.

88. The Leap Frog system that we borrowed from the library

89. Shay’s smile as he “chalked” me.

90. clean sheets (Janet, that one is for you )

91. Simple projects that the kids can help me with

92. that Shay had a good report today!!

93. the small amount of time that I carved out to read a magazine yesterday.

94. All the Grandparents in our lives. Seriously, we are blessed by Papa, Nana, Mimi and Pops. What amazing people they are!

95. Living in a town that has great playgrounds and parks

96. Shay and Piper’s sweet friends

97. Kids that read

98. the ability to go out to eat

99. a great neighborhood

100. a baby that wakes up happy

Thankful- Day 8

mgillen — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:44:33 +0000

71. patience

72. scarves made by Pat’s grandmother

73. The mission trip Pat and a group from Prince is taking to Myrtle Beach this weekend.

74. the group of friends that Shay has.

75. fun afternoons playing outside and being creative

76. encouraging and uplifting blogs

77. that me might be done with our dog crate (again)!

78. that Piper LOVES her Mother’s Morning Out teachers and class

79. my washing machine

80. good books

Thankful- Day 7

mgillen — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:34:47 +0000

61. a nice run

62. a clean bathroom

63. college friends that “get me”

64. simple lunches

65. getting things done

66. this AMAZING day

67. 2 Peter 1

68. swings

69. my tassimo coffee maker

70. The Christmas gifts I got in the mail today

Thankful- Day 6

mgillen — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 12:44:41 +0000

51. even though I didn’t spend my “extra hour” in bed, I am thankful that it’s been super productive

52. hand written notes

53. a hot cup of coffee first thing in the morning

54. the sweet boy that climbed in bed with us this morning…I treasure these times…they won’t last long.

55. Piper got the sleeping in memo.

56. pancake breakfasts!

57. our senior pastor….it is evident that he loves God with everything!

58. Sundays…my favorite day of the week!

59. answered prayers

60. sunshine!

Thankful- Day 5

mgillen — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 21:02:28 +0000

The more I write about what I’m thankful for, the more I realize how much there is to be thankful for. I have barely scratched the surface!

41. hand-me-down clothes!

42. leggings

43. a dinner that’s ready to put in the oven

44. sunsets

45. fall candles

46. freshly cut grass

47. Prov. 3:5-6

48. fun times with friends

49. a church where the people love Jesus and others

50. youth that have showed me Jesus in their actions!

Thankful- Day 4

mgillen — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:29:27 +0000

31. The ability to go grocery shopping

32. The four meals I just prepared and put in the freezer

33. Pat being home!

34. a peaceful day

35. for a visit from Gran Jan tomorrow night

36. great friends that I know are always there for me

37. wonderful in-laws that are so kind and thoughtful

38. a daughter that loves a good laugh

39. a free evening

40. knowing Jesus and my Savior and Lord!

Thankful- Day 3

mgillen — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:45:37 +0000

21. afternoon play buddies

22. having a great Mother’s Morning Out program where my kids are loved and cared for.

23. nap time

24. Shay being able to ride a bike

25. living close to Target

26. that I have two parents that I would be thrilled to be like.

27. loving siblings

28. my marriage…I’m so glad Pat is the one that I married.

29. a sweet dog

30. Pinterest