my thanksgiving weekend...
i am thankful for...
gene, lisa & serenity hanging out the entire day
the herbs from our garden that we stuffed in our turkey's butt
my beautiful family and the pictures we took
good homemade food
good wine
andy's brother riley
krista, adam & baby alissa
serenity NOT getting the chicken pox
nap time
ella's sweet smile
gene's bartender skills
back massages
damon's love for gene (he yelled from the bathroom, "gene, i love you" so sincerely)
stacey-we missed you!
10 of clay's closest friends that came to our "Batcave" to celebrate his birthday the day after the turkey
nana, pa & nathon visiting from phoenix
that there are better movies than "The Cat in the Hat" to see next weekend
harvest foods being sold
my husband
...and thats just this weekend--i feel so blessed!
give thanks
...here is a poem my almost 5 year old, clay, wrote using the acronym, THANKS! i love that he is so thankful for the people in his life.
T...tera, "time together", toys & tori
H...all of the harshmans & heart
A...apples & andrew
damoN...& nana
bacKyard... & kyla
S...serenity & sister
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all the people in my life!
sleepless night
...the spirit stirred me in my sleep as i grieved the loss of a beautiful angel in our community. instead of the usual, "why would God do something like this?" i was overwhelmed with my Father's grief for his children. i sense deeply that His Kingdom is so much bigger than these questions and this is what came of my thoughts as i grieve with jeremy and lori...
senses
i feel your tears fall like raindrops around me, as you take on your children's pain
i see the intricate details of a beautiful butterfly, but i can not fathom the complexities of your hand.
i hear your voice echoing through the mountains of your immeasurable love for us.
i sense your kingdom in the here and now.
i feel your touch in each and every comforting hug and smile.
i see your presence in a community who mourns.
i hear the erie silence of a newborn baby and the loud cries of those who love her.
i sense your tiny little miracle is at peace in you, her creator's hands.
for isabel
worship
...today i worshipped my Father in a very real way that i have never experienced before, through a new song, "Answer", by a very talented musician, sarah mclachlan. i bought myself this cd and i haven't done that it a very long time, i can't even remember when. thanks to heidi for recommending the book, "Bird by Bird" by anne lamott--she is inspiring me to give up my perfectionism in writing and the book is funny and easy to read. quite possibly some "shitty first drafts" coming soon to a blog near you!
