encouragement

Another try at a morning photo.

Things that I am thankful for,

• last week the weather man was predicting three successive days of high 90 F degree weather, it turned out to be one. i am thankful that it was only one because our house is unbearable on day two of a hot spell, and i wasn't sure that i could take being hugely pregnant and the heat spell once again.
• today went beautifully with e & s, after a few really hard days with e. i'm thankful that there are times of rest and to be able to see progress in what we are trying to teach both e & s.
• the opportunity to hear a missionary speak about her life and work abroad. her stories were so encouraging and she exhorted us to lay bare our lives before God and ask Him where we are not trusting Him fully. i want to give this more thought. plus, hearing her stories of God's faithfulness increased and encouraged my faith.
• feeling rested even though i'm getting terrible sleep. the reminder that my rest does not come just from physical sleep, but that He is my true strength.

What are you thankful for these days?