Around Our Sunday Table: Icy Blue

 

Thou hast given so much to me,
Give one thing more, - a grateful heart;
Not thankful when it pleaseth me,
As if Thy blessings had spare days,
But such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.
~George Herbert~

 

Another week has flown by

and as we gather around our Sunday table

it is time for us to stop and reflect

on the many things we have to be thankful for this week.

 

What a blizzard we had this past week!

I have never seen so much snow in one day.

I am thankful hubby didn't get stuck at work

and was home safe and sound during the blizzard.

 

I am thankful that we didn't lose power during the blizzard.

 

I am thankful for my warm, cozy home.

 

I am thankful that it seems like we are finally over the virus

we have been fighting for the past month.

 

I am thankful for the Christmas season.

 

What are you thankful for this week?

 

  ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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Around Our Sunday Table: Golden Greens

 

 

Thou hast given so much to me,
Give one thing more, - a grateful heart;
Not thankful when it pleaseth me,
As if Thy blessings had spare days,
But such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.
~George Herbert~

 

 

Another week has flown by

and as we gather around our Sunday table

it is time for us to stop and reflect

on the many things we have to be thankful for this week.

 

This week I was able to spend some quality time with my son.

It is harder now that he is grown

which makes the time all that much more special

 

I am thankful for my in-laws 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration.

It was great to visit with extended family

but also to celebrate 50 years of marriage.

What a heritage they are passing down to their family.

 

I had a wonderful Skype time with my daughter this week,

catching up on all the news.

 

I am thankful for the good weather we have had this past week

which allowed us to finish the outside Christmas décor.

 

I am thankful for the Christmas lights on display as I drive around our neighborhood.

They bring me such joy!

 

What are you thankful for this week?

 

 

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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Around Our Sunday Table

Thou hast given so much to me,
Give one thing more, - a grateful heart;
Not thankful when it pleaseth me,
As if Thy blessings had spare days,
But such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.
~George Herbert~

 

 

As we gather around our family table this week,

hubby, son and myself,

there are so many things to be thankful for.

 

 

Hubby's cousin who was in the area of the Phillipines

that was hit by the typhoon has finally been heard from and is fine.

 

 

Our daughter received a bursary this year.

All her hard work is paying off!

 

 

Our daughter's internship interview went very well

and they are proceeding with the paperwork

to make it official!

 

 

That I didn't have to go out anywhere

on the really cold days this week.

 

That my son's business is doing well

and he will be adding another full time staff member.

 

Family celebrations.

This month's celebrations include:-

My parent's 45th Wedding Anniversary

My dad's 69th Birthday

and my in-laws 50th Wedding Anniversary.

 

 

 What are you thankful for this week?

 

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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Around Our Sunday Table

Thou hast given so much to me,
Give one thing more, - a grateful heart;
Not thankful when it pleaseth me,
As if Thy blessings had spare days,
But such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.
~George Herbert

 
 

Another snow storm and once again family members travelling.

I am thankful once again for safe travel.

 

A hubby who notices and takes care of the little things.

He noticed that outside back door wasn't sealing 100%

and got busy and fixed it right away.
 

 

 

I am thankful for quiet days working around the home.

 

I am thankful we were able to find a trustworthy mechanic
that our daughter could take her car to.

 

 

I am thankful that the mechanic was able to find the problem

and fix it and that the bill wasn't too high.

 

I am thankful hubby was called in to work.

The unexpected overtime pay will cover the car repair cost.

God provided before we even knew our need.

 

 What are you thankful for this week?

 

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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Around Our Sunday Table

 

When the kids were young I always tried to make Sunday's special.

This included Sunday dinner with the "good dishes".

Sometimes it included guests and other times it was just our family.

It was a time to sit, relax, enjoy the good food, the good company, and good conversation.

 

 

Now that the kids are grown the Sunday dinner table can range from

just myself, as hubby works shifts, to just the two of us,

or, sometimes three when our son joins us. 

 

 

Of course, I think the best times are when we are all gathered together

once again around the family table,

catching up on news and enjoying one another's company.

 

But I am learning to embrace those times when our table is smaller and quieter.

When it is just hubby and myself it is an enjoyable time

of quiet conversation, often of things we are looking forward to doing.

 

When I am on my own I am often tempted to just load up a plate,

grab a book or watch some TV.

However, I am learning to set a pretty table

and take the time to enjoy the beauty

and reflect on the many things I have to be thankful for.

 

One of the things I am thankful for this week is Skype!

Not only do I get to hear my daughter's voice but I also get to see her face.

What a great conversation we had this week!

 

I am thankful for my wonderful husband.

He noticed how exhausted I have been the past few weeks

and has pitched in and done those few extra things

without me even having to ask.

 

I am also thankful that we are beginning to connect with extended family.

So often we get busy with our lives that we forget it is important to stay in touch.

This week we celebrated my nephew's 18th birthday.

It was great to see the cousins gathered together, creating friendships

and planning future get-togethers.

So many things to be thankful for as we gather around our Sunday table.

 

 

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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