Sixteenth Monday

Well, technically, it's Tuesday, but I haven't gone to bed yet.  So, I will spill out my thanks because they've overflowed these last few days...

881.  Erin, precious daughter, intuitive, wise young mother, a joy to her mother's heart.
882.  Girls cooking together in the kitchen - Kay and Erin and cinnamon roll cheesecake!
883.  Baby smiles, scrunchy nose, squeals and kisses and chubby legs
884.  Baby love - arms reaching out and that little head on my shoulder
885.  Sewing - for Erin, with Erin.  She's envisions the confusing parts.  I do the sewing.  I loved working with her this past week and so wish she was still here so we could finish her dress together.
886.  Black eyed peas, greens, cornbread and sweet tea.  Erin's southern dinner request.
887.  Erin and Luke's love for each other
888.  Luke's love for his girls
889.  Luke sharing his girls with us

And today...
890.  A visit from Kari, Eric, and the twins!
891.  Albert dropping by
892.  Long, good conversation
893.  Two precious little girls, remember them from last year...they're so big now!

895.  Time to clean and tidy and begin the purge of closets, cabinets, and drawers
896.  Time to sew more on beautiful silk
897.  Car repaired!
898.  A good walk
899.  Holding a bird in my hand this evening.  He got caught on the screen porch and I did what Thomas would have done and caught him in my hand.
900.  Seeing him fly from my open palm.  Joy!
901.  Berry cobbler
902.  Azaleas.  More joy!

And though we miss him tonight, I am thankful for...

903.  Coty's opportunity to go to VA and speak at the Shank's church
904.  Andrew and Laura and their ministry and hospitality for Coty
905.  His time praying and walking in a state park today

And now, I am thankful for...

906.  Rest.

When we go to bed at night, Coty often thanks God for the gift of rest and the knowledge that while we sleep, He watches; while we are unaware, He continues sovereign; while we need rest, He never tires or slumbers.  Thank you, Father God.

And now, I, very late and very thankful for these days and their blessings...retire.