Taking Time

Yesterday Aaron, Sadie, and I enjoyed the most beautiful walk we have been on in a LONG time. It was beautiful outside so we decided to take time out of our busy schedule to enjoy each other and our dog (yes, she is doing GREAT....let's just say the spading didn't mellow her a bit which we heard it would. On Thursday morning, she got up, got a bone and instantly wanted to play again. She's a spunky little thing!). I realized as we were walking how often I don't take enough time just to enjoy God, His creation, warm weather, my husband, and life in general. I've been sooooo focused lately on all the drama that is going on around me instead of focusing on the little blessings of each day. So, here are a few blessings from this week:

*I was blessed to meet my parents for supper on Thursday night. We had a great talk and they really helped me think about the step by step process of life.

*Blessed that Aaron and I still have jobs in this economy.

*Blessed by my small group at church. The curriculum we are going through is fantastic and the people have been such a blessing and encouragement.

*Blessed to receive a new couch today!! Our basement is nearing completion and one of Aaron's aunts had a couch she needed to get rid of! In a few weeks, it will have a home in our basement and we won't have to worry about buying something to sit on downstairs :)

*Blessed that the drain in our basement backed up this week (ha, hear me out!) BECAUSE, if it would have backed up later than this, we would have had our carpet put down already and would be devastated.

*Blessed by God's provision of money. I won't even begin to tell you what all "broke down" this week, but let's just say God keeps providing and we keep trying to trust.

*Blessed that I can go to my Heavenly Father anytime and He is always listening. I am blessed by His hand in my life and how He is leading us.