Multitude Monday

231. early morning times alone with God

232. new schedules

233. a new school year begun (although we school all year round, so school really never ends)

234. new routines

235. reading God’s Word as a family three times every day (thank you Ann, for sharing your story)

236. communication

237. answered prayers

238. a husband who won’t hesitate to ask me to pray for him

239. opportunities to share God’s love (it is an action you know, not so much a feeling)

240. the winding down of summer

Multitude Monday

221. second planting of onions, carrots and spinach

222. HOT summer days

223. contemplating beginning school again

224. homeschooling for most of the past 25 years

225. the writings of Josephus

226. a cool breeze off of the Sound

227. the ability to change recipes and have them turn out GOOD

228. waiting on God

229. living out Love

230. songs that draw to worship God

Multitude Monday

211. the beginning of the next 30 years of marriage

212. strange summer days (feels more like spring or fall)

213. an orderly home

214. glimpses of God at work in our children

215. opportunities to minister with my husband

216. a family that works diligently together

217. seeing God work miracles in the life of a friend’s family

218. a peaceful walk with my husband along the water front

219. LOTS of lettuce still from the garden

220. the ability to plant seeds (for food and spiritually)

Multitude Monday

201. 30 years of marriage

202. a wonderful husband who still loves me after 30 years

203. a loving God who gives us a beautiful picture of marriage in His Word

204. remembering those hard times and being thankful that we never gave up

205. 30 years and 13 different homes (so far)

206. 30 years and 5 different states (so far)

207. 30 years and 4 children (dare I day, so far:)

208. the days get sweeter each year

209. learning to love more and more each year(it doesn't seem possible, but it is)

210. looking forward to the next 30 years

Multitude Monday

191. a godly Aunt who went to be with the Lord

192. a wonderful time of fellowship with family and friends at my Aunt’s memorial service

193. a husband who can gently correct our children

194. a God who blesses beyond measure

195. family members who have been raised to lead pure, godly lives

196. daughters who know how to interact with people of all ages (socialization is NOT a problemJ)

197. taking beautiful leisurely rides with my family

198. a son who truly loves the Lord

199. a husband who gets along with my familyJ

200. extended family who I enjoy being with and who seem to enjoy me too!

Multitude Monday

181. another birthday for my wonderful husband

182. moments of selflessness from my children

183. a very thoughtful son

184. grown children that are godly examples

185. fresh hamburger buns baking

186. rearranging furniture

187. I think it is officially summer!

188. continued blessings of fresh lettuce, carrots and green onions

189. godly examples in the Bible

190. reconnecting with former friends

Multitude Monday

171. Summer!!

172. Ok, two days was fine, back to early spring weather

173. projects completed :)

174. the love from God’s family

175. lady-like young ladies

176. laughs and smiles

177. popcorn and a movie (at home)

178. tireless workers

179. new recipes

180. a visionary husband

Multitude Monday

161. freedom to worship

162. freedom to gather

163. freedom to protect our families

164. freedom to pursue happiness

165. having the hardest working husband I know

166. having a son willing to fight for our country

167. the smell of BBQ’d tri-tip

168. a husband who can BBQ just the way we like

169. energetic daughters

170. no more fireworks!

Multitude Monday

151. the ability to find life saving information at the touch of a button

152. the smell of bread pudding baking

153. a patient husband

154. young ladies willing to pick up the slack in a pinch

155. the earnest desire of children to live holy lives

156. new floors in our bathrooms and kitchen

157. newly painted cabinets

158. a God who is everlasting

159. a God who is NEVER changing

160. praises shared by friends

Multitude Monday

141. the most wonderful Daddy for my children

142. a husband with the wisdom of Solomon

143. a manly husband who is also very tender and compassionate

144. children who shower their Daddy with their love

145. a Father who did his best to raise me to be a godly woman

146. a Father in Heaven who showers us with grace and mercy

147. a very fulfilling weekend full of busy days and laughter

148. change

149. a wonderful father-in-law who raised an awesome son

150. misty, foggy morning, the first day of summer

Multitude Monday

131. finally...Spring time?!? (just in time for summer?)

132. smoothies made with fresh herbs and vegetables

133. a freshly shampooed carpet

134. reading about the humbleness of Solomon, when he was young; asking for wisdom, instead of riches and fame

135. surprises for my husband that please him

136. God’s still small voice

137. desire for holiness

138. plenty of fresh spinach and lettuce from the garden

139. tears of repentance

140. a smile from my husband

Multitude Monday

121. another year of life

122. thoughtful gifts from my family

123. special email from my oldest daughter, with a song that we sang when they were little

124. a birthday call from my son

125. a beautiful bouquet of sunflowers from my husband

126. the grace of God that continues to teach me to trust HIM

127. a flexible husband who had to replace flooring sooner than was planned

128. visits with family, reminiscing of old times

129. God’s unexpected provisions

130. looking forward to this next year, I can’t wait to see what God has in store

Multitude Monday

111. memories of our children’s childhood (we have been watching old home movies)

112. memories from our own childhoods (again, we have been watching “OLD” home movies)

113. parents who made memories with their children and saved those memories for posterity

114. listening to my daughters fervently memorizing God’s Word

115. rain that just keeps coming, so we don’t need to water our garden or yard

116. the freedom to worship

117. memories of those who willingly gave their lives so we could live in a free country

118. the freedom to speak our minds

119. a God who meets our needs and sometimes supplies our wants, as well

120. memories of the sacrifice our Saviour made for us

Multitude Monday

101. a job well done

102. the completion of memorizing Ephesians 1:2-9 with my daughters

103. reading the Bible on a yearly basis for the past 5 years

104. beautiful little buttercups cropping up in the yard

105. bathroom renovation completed-Great job Ralph!

106. eagerness on the my daughters behalf to help with deep cleaning the house

107. excitement from my daughters in creating their own beautiful clothes

108. God’s Spirit using others to bring reassurance of His Presence

109. the first pickings of garden lettuce and spinach (from thinning the rows)

110. renewed energy after an illness

Multitude Monday

91. wisdom from God

92. God’s omnipotence

93. Prayer

94. watching seedlings coming up through the soil

95. God’s protection

96. Today

97. Inspiring books

98. energy in young people

99. a faithful husband

100. unconditional love

Multitude Monday

81. quiet drives in the country

82. squeezes from daughters after a short time apart

83. special gifts from the heart from my children and husband

84. God’s gentle nudges

85. safe return home after a restful vacation

86. being a helpmeet to my husband

87. the sound of swishing brooms around the house

88. the feel of rich soil in my hands

89. the anticipating of harvesting just planted seeds

90. the smell of fresh air away from town

Multitude Monday

71. time to relax

72. helpful friends

73. watching children mature

74. a gentle caress

75. hugs from my children

76. God’s guidance

77. a leader husband

78. purity in the lives of my children

79. a husband who knows how to research...anything

80. time to regroup

Multitude Monday

61. contrite children

62. God’s patience

63. the smell of air dried laundry

64. waking up to the sound of birds singing

65. the scent of lilacs in the yard

66. the expectancy of relaxation

67. one-on-one time with my husband

68. hugs from my daughters

69. fruit of the Spirit

70. God’s light shining in the lives of His children

Multitude Monday

51. herbs with their many uses

52. the wonderful aroma coming from the dehydrator

53. challenges

54. the potential in my children

55. endurance of a strong man

56. sacrificial love of my Saviour

57. Prayer

58. God’s omnipresence

59. dirty laundry

60. clutter after a relaxing weekend

Multitude Monday

41. fellowship with believers

42. the resurrection

43. faithful friends

44. history (His story)

45. lessons to learn

46. mountains to climb

47. dreams

48. strong arms

49. Holy Communion

50. God’s grace