1000 Gifts: Summer delights

Yesterday morning in church I was reminded

that worship is not simply made up of the few minutes we spend on Sunday morning.

Worship is a way of life~

and of that truth, I hope to be ever mindful...

"I will give thanks to Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

wonderful are Your works,

and my soul knows it very well."

Psalm 139:14

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the lazy days of summer, coming all too quickly to an end

with a bucket of chalk, a ball and bat, and some time together outside

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an unexpected rain shower in the middle of a very hot afternoon

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this season's rich bounty... especially Lolli's favorite-- freshly sliced watermelon

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new flowers blooming in the garden, even though summer's almost over

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a precious daughter and her desire to be just like her big brothers,

even though sometimes... she finds herself tattling on them

but only because they try to steal her helmet.

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boys... sons... brothers... and the privilege of watching them enjoy the thrills of childhood together

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and one last wonderful gift... a quiet weekend at home, thanks to my very thoughtful husband:

time to plan, time to prepare, time to organize and rest and regroup... while the rest of the family enjoyed a few fun-filled days at Camp Grandmom (& Pops!). Thank you~

"So then, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord,

continue to live in Him,

rooted and built up in Him,

strengthened in the faith as you were taught,

and overflowing with thankfulness."

Colossians 2:6-7

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