"As we have opportunity, let us do good to all." Galations 6:10

Seizing opportunity, respond with action. Very thoughtful.
When I was young, I went to VBS every summer, and for the most part enjoyed it. One summer the theme of the week was JOY, an acronym (spelled right?) for Jesus, Others and You! This meant first think/serve of Jesus, secondly think/serve Others, and then think and serve yourself last. This philosiphy has always stuck on my mind. I just think this verse goes well with the thought. Everyone here on this Earth, is someones child, someones spouse, or friend. Everyone we see on a daily basis, atleast deserves a smile. I encourage myself and any reader who this might be reading, to simply extend a simple smile. Not only to those we love, and know, but also to those people who make us "angry drivers" on the road(???), who want in the line hurridly and rudely at the grocery store, those who take the last dr.pepper out of the coke machine in front of you, (they didn't know I was thirsting for that can of serenity!), or that someone who obviously needs a smile. (whoever it might be!)
Today I am thankful for:
1. The sweet card my Mom sent me in the mail today!
2. the walk I took with Tina,
3. and the walk I then took with Natalie tonight! She's a pretty good little walker, Tina you might just have some competition with her now, I'm tellin ya!
4. Having my Mom here this weekend, and knowing that she enjoyed being here too! :)
5. the days being longer (with daylight that is!).
6. Getting all of the dishes washed this evening after supper!
7. Natalie really likeing her puzzles, and the new "big car" puzzle Mom brought her. She loves it!
8. Natalie's sweet little heart! Tonight while we were walking, she looked up and said, "mommy, I'm so glad your'e here, I love you!" It's not the only time she's said it, but I just love it. Nothing like your child telling you such sweet stuff!
9. Nathan adapting so well to his "temporary" change in hours at work. He's actually sleeping MORE! :)
10. It being 8:41 and I'm ready for BED!

Natalie is ready for church, and has decided to 'bounce' her way there! haha!
Tristyns' ready to drive already, she bribed me into it! She makes such a beautiful niece! (I guess that would mean she makes a beautiful baby too?!)