1. Tommy and I celebrated 6 years of being married and went out for a lovely lunch together.
2. Owen moved to a big boy bed! (It kind of makes me tear up when I think about it. He is growing up so fast. I am learning that I am much more sentimental than I thought I was.)
3. Owen turned 3! (more sentimental tears)
4. We had a week of the most beautiful sunny weather! The season changed from winter to spring!
5. My sister Paula came home for a visit! The time always flies by all to fast when she is here.
6. On one of our morning walks in the month of march we passed by a group of 6-10 year old girls. We smiled and waved to the friendly little group. After passing I heard one girl say, "she is a nice one!" and then another girl said, "she is a beautiful girl!" It still puts a smile on my face when I think of this interaction.
7. Another memorable interaction was at the grocery store. A woman in her late 70's started a conversation with me by telling me I was a good mom. As we continued to talk I found out she was also a believer and at the end of our conversation I discovered she only lived less than a mile away from me. She had the most contagious smile and it is was so evident that she loved Jesus with all her heart. I am praying that I run into her again.
8. Henry turned 9 months old and his doctor said he is a healthy boy!
9. We, as a family, have been memorizing a few verses as Easter approaches. It brings so much joy to my heart when I hear Owen reciting parts of them as he is playing.
10. As a nursing mom it is hard to find time alone or go on women's retreats or be a part of bible studies. I was desiring to have a time away that would be refreshing, so I planned my own at-home retreat. I am not sure why I have not thought to do this before. I was able to use my parents house one evening while they were away. My evening consisted of worship, studying and reading the book of Colossians, listening to a sermon on Colossians and time in prayer. To make it extra special and exciting I brought along a sweet smelling candle, my favorite tea and of course twilight delight chocolate! I enjoyed it so much I am already starting to plan my next at-home retreat!
3. Owen turned 3! (more sentimental tears)
4. We had a week of the most beautiful sunny weather! The season changed from winter to spring!
5. My sister Paula came home for a visit! The time always flies by all to fast when she is here.
6. On one of our morning walks in the month of march we passed by a group of 6-10 year old girls. We smiled and waved to the friendly little group. After passing I heard one girl say, "she is a nice one!" and then another girl said, "she is a beautiful girl!" It still puts a smile on my face when I think of this interaction.
7. Another memorable interaction was at the grocery store. A woman in her late 70's started a conversation with me by telling me I was a good mom. As we continued to talk I found out she was also a believer and at the end of our conversation I discovered she only lived less than a mile away from me. She had the most contagious smile and it is was so evident that she loved Jesus with all her heart. I am praying that I run into her again.
8. Henry turned 9 months old and his doctor said he is a healthy boy!
9. We, as a family, have been memorizing a few verses as Easter approaches. It brings so much joy to my heart when I hear Owen reciting parts of them as he is playing.
10. As a nursing mom it is hard to find time alone or go on women's retreats or be a part of bible studies. I was desiring to have a time away that would be refreshing, so I planned my own at-home retreat. I am not sure why I have not thought to do this before. I was able to use my parents house one evening while they were away. My evening consisted of worship, studying and reading the book of Colossians, listening to a sermon on Colossians and time in prayer. To make it extra special and exciting I brought along a sweet smelling candle, my favorite tea and of course twilight delight chocolate! I enjoyed it so much I am already starting to plan my next at-home retreat!
Wonderful list . . . and I love your at-home retreat idea! Good for you for making it happen!
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