Summer

Todays thankful list from the end of May starts with:

 #2239. The sound of rain through the night.  

How I would love to hear the sound of rain right now.  The ground is hard like cement, dry, cracked and dusty.  We'd need some of those soft, gentle, all rain kind of days for it to penetrate deep into the ground.  Tonight they're calling for 5 -10 mm so hopefully we'll get it, every little bit helps. 

It's been super hot and humid here, though we were away for two of those weeks and I'm thankful for that.  I'm not so great with humidity.  We sold our pool this year because it just wasn't getting much use and of course this summer it's hot and dry, perfect for jumping into that pool to refresh ourselves, but the shower will have to do from now on :-(

Life has been pretty full here lately.  June flew by as we were away for more than half of it.  Our little granddaughter Lily is already two months old, we haven't seen her in over a month, thank goodness for video Skype.  We'll see her soon though and I can't wait.  It's amazing how much they change in such short amounts of time.  She's smiling now and sleeps through the night.  Her parents surely are blessed to be given that comfort.  

Things to be thankful for...

2240. My husband's birthday

2241. Skype call from Will, Amy, Lily and Charissa

2242. Morning call from Jocelyne

2243. Beautiful morning, soft breezes

2244. Cool breeze through my open window

2245. Chat with my sister

2246. Murphy following me around outside while I'm taking pictures

2247. Daytona's holler when he sees me coming

2248. Smell of lilacs in the early morning as I head out to do chores

2249. Breezy day

2250. Humidity gone

2251. Matt's smile

2252. Tea and chat with friends

2253. My husband's help in fixing some fencing

2254. Cooler day

2255. Lunch out with two kids and their mom

2256. Listening to their stories

2257. Morning cuddles with Murphy

2258. The way the poplar leaves shimmer in the breezes and sunshine

2259. My girls are home

2260. Seeing Jocelyne and Charissa together after six months apart

2261. Dinner made by my husband

2262. Peace after the storm

2263. The love between a mother and her daughter

2264. Beautiful wedding ceremony

2265. Parental words of blessing

2266. Beautiful weather for pictures

2267. Delicious lunch and good conversation with a beautiful christian couple and their children

2268. Words of blessing and encouragement

2269. Time with my sister's kids

2270. Card game with Reuben and Kara

2271. A visit from Will, Amy and Lily

2272. Refreshing rain

2273. A peaceful sleeping Lily

2274. Answer to prayer

2275. Games with Reuben and Kara

2276. Sister and brother-in-law back from California, beautiful pictures shared

2277. Help from Jocelyne

2278. Angels keep watch over us - Matt kept safe after losing his front tire on the 401

2279. Grocery shopping with Jocelyne

2280. Laugher with Matt

2281. Cleaning with Jocelyne

2282. Cookies baked by Jocelyne

2283. Visit from Kayla, Sarah and Tony :-)

2284. Visitors from Calgary

2285. Good sleep

2286. Morning bird songs

2287. Doing ministry with my husband

2288. Fellowship with believers

2289. Open hearts...courage

2290. Melissa...our joyful caterer for the seminar

2291. Girls off to the zoo for Charissa's birthday

2292. Celebrating Charissa's 23rd birthday

2293. Words of blessing given to Charissa

2294. Cousins laughter and chatter

2295. A surprise gift of fruit bowls and apple pies

2296. Great help from Jocelyne and Charissa

2297. Morning rain

2298. Table full at breakfast - fellowship

2299. My Pastor's heart

2300. Words of encouragement

2301. My husband - a good man and father

2302. Jesus' sacrifice

2303. Time off for Charissa

2304. Sisters

2305. Kitchen knife set from Jocelyne and Charissa

2306. Cousins hanging out together

2307. Stories told...laughter

2308. Lasting friendships

2309. Visit with Amanda and Ryan

2310. Walk in the Frink Centre

2311. Matt's car fixed

2312. David's Tea from Jocelyne

2313. Jocelyne and Charissa gardening for me

2314. Life

2315. Cinnamon, my sister's donkey had a surprise foal!

2316. The smell of fresh cut grass

2317. Friends out for dinner

2318. My son's heart

2319. Call from a friend

2320. Photo shoot with the girls

2321. Tea with friends before heading to PEI