It’s been a VERY long time since I’ve participated in Gratituesday which is hosted by my college friend Laura over at HeavenlyHomemakers.com. Frankly, I’ve been missing the weekly reminder to list (if only mentally) all of the things I have to be grateful for. What better way to get back on schedule after a long trip?
Today I’m grateful for my home. My family returned yesterday from a month-long fund-raising trip for our ministry. After enjoying the hospitality of friends in 3 states, and living out of the back of our van for 4 weeks, we were all happy to sleep in our own beds last night. As I walked through the front door, I thanked God for taking care of my home while I was away. There were no burglaries, busted pipes (Denver got a freak snowstorm while we were away), or funny smells. Everything was as I had left it and I realized how blessed I am to have this big space to call my own and share with my family and friends. It was warm, safe, and welcoming. The kids ran to their bedrooms exclaiming, “My bed! My toys!” and I knew how they felt. I smiled as I entered my office – the place that holds all of my favorite belongings – and looking around, I happy sighed.
My home. Neither palace nor shack, it’s my little corner of the world where I feel creative and accepted and loved. The place where I am queen, artist, organizer, teacher, story-teller to little ones, and so much more. There’s no place like HOME!
Please join us for Gratituesday at Heavenly Homemakers!
While Gratituesday comes around every week during the year…this month we’re focussing on being extra thankful! Read about the November Gratitude Challenge here and take part in the joy of praising God for how He has blessed us all!
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I am so thankful we got to meet face to face at last and to share in sweet communion together was just wonderful. Let’s not wait 4 yrs to make it happen again. I have a feeling it won’t be that long till we see each other again!
Praise be to God that you arrived home safely. I am glad there was no damage while you were away. I worried when I heard about the snow storm. Enjoy your familiar things.
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I am glad you got to visit friends this past month and be able to take this trip as a family. Even though my trips are never more than a week, There’s no place like home.
I checked out Heavenly Homemakers and read about the November Gratitude Challenge. I will try to write down at least one thing everyday, for the month of November, that I am grateful for. What a wonderful challenge.
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There is nothing like coming home from a long road trip! I am glad you all made it back safe and sound. 🙂
I hope I can join the Gratitude Challenge. Our church has focused heavily on this all year long. Your post was a great reminder!
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