so incredibly grateful

Sunday, June 11, 2017 (7:12 a.m.)

Holy, Holy God,

Thank You! Thank You so very much!

We are home. Safe. Sound. Happy. Rested. Exhausted, yet rested. Hale. Hearty. Blessed. And grateful. So incredibly grateful.

Yes, Father. You got us home. In one piece. And in record time. Thank You.

Thank You for the experiences. The stresses. The exercise. The intentional decisions to make better food choices. And for the love of the little child who accompanied us.

That same young one who quite seriously told me while eating pizza with parents and sibling that I should be part of their family. Ah, Father, the ability to speak freely what is in one's heart!

Yes, Lord. Even when this same child so readily and snidely replied, “Well, then you shouldn't have brought me” to my “I am not enjoying your company right now.”

(11:56 a.m.)

Mm, God,

Thank You for the opportunity of worshiping You and learning about Your Word right here in the comfort of our own home. Thank You Father for the desire to know and to love You more.

Thank You for the privilege of being home to catch up with our eldest offspring. Thank You for practically nonstop back and forth conversation. Lord, we are so incredibly blessed by You. Thus, so incredibly grateful!

Thank You for Your blessings. Thank You for Your love. Thank You for Your presence. We love You. Let us use Your gifts to us wisely and well. Freely. Generously. Wholeheartedly. Without reservation. Mm, yes Lord. Thank You. I love You. Amen.

(260 words ~ 12:27 p.m.)