in my head

6:50 am- A grateful heart is a full heart; however, making your heart full is not something that comes natural. Well... Maybe it does, but you still must work at it... every. single. day.

7:30 am- (Reflecting on my family, missing friends and longing for consistency). When things get rough, focusing on what I have, instead of dwelling on what I don't, gives me hope and calms my worries. There are still days that I wish I could wave a magic wand above my head and make everything easy. I wish I could transport people that I love, and miss, to me. I wish I knew where we will settle down and when (or ever if we would). 

8:15 am- To grow where you're planted you have to allow yourself to water with tears, fertilize with new friendships and grow strong with opportunities that are available. I think I'm doing a pretty good job of that here.

8:23 am- I need to cook some breakfast.

love notes

Thankful for little notes that lift the spirit, and a thoughtful husband. 

baby steps

I made this last week to encourage me to decrease my time on Facebook.

I haven't exactly stuck to my limit...

Do you need one of these?

Calm down

If I just type the title of this post a few times it might help...

calm down
calm down
calm down

It did help... a little.

I guess.

Our previous landlord is refusing to give us our deposit back...

I'm thankful for my husband. He knows how to calm me down and also allows me to scream when it's needed.

I love him...

Now, that calms me down and I am thankful for that!!

What if?

What if you woke up today with only the things you thanked God for yesterday? 

She's fearless...

and I pray she stays that way...

this smile

I am so thankful for this smile...

 ...and for the fact that I get to love it for the rest of my days.