Open My Eyes That I May See...

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Continuing the journey...:

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Hope.

His candle shines for me,

and by His light

I walk through darkness.

(Job 29:3)

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My tween daughter still loves for me to tuck her in bed each night.

183.

(my picture)

Sweetness and love,

simply and beautifully shared,

from a child's heart

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Provision!

My son will be able to receive expensive treatment

for his disabilities through a good, old fashioned bartering arrangement.

Two families, mutually blessing each other.

One Father, lavishing His love on both.

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The soft patter of early morning sprinkles

from the blanket of clouds above.

186.

Seeing my children buy birthday gifts for their sibling

completely of their own accord

with their own money.

187.

(Amazon's image)

Enjoyment of a new borrowed book,

recommended by a friend and my daughter.

(I'm about a third the way through.)

188.

A heated house in Winter.

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(image from disneymike on flikr)

A good, old (less than healthy) southern breakfast:

Sunny side up eggs, sourdough toast, thick REAL bacon,

hash browns with cheese, homemade biscuits

as a treat for dinner.

(Thanks, Mom!)  :)

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The gift of wisdom, self-control, and light in my darkness

from the Holy Spirit as He led me

to not buy that beautiful embroidered and beaded cardigan

that was only $15 (75% off)

because my reasons were not right.

I wanted to avoid dealing with the hurt

received from my husband at dinner moments before

and just indulge myself so that I could "forget" about it.

As if I could buy myself out of pain

and pacify that inner Voice

prompting me to trust Him

that He can bring blessing from conflict

(when it's dealt with according to His Word)

and peace for pain

(even if I take the emotional risk to talk about it, again,

and nothing changes, again)

as iron sharpens iron in the journey of marriage.

(As if I need another cardigan anyway!)

Even in the midst of the mess of life, GOD IS GOOD. And it does us so much good to count His blessings. In this, we are blessed by blessings yet again. :) Join us, the gratitude community. Here is your invitation.

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