Sexy David

In the cool of the patio, while Jaakan colors and eats a banana...

I wish all you I love could be sitting here with me...It is four in the afternoon and all day I have been so hot. The sun beats down on our little concrete enclosed townhome like a spot on the sun, but by chance I happened out onto our little patio this afternoon. At this time of day the patio is shaded by the apartments behind us. The breeze blows in softly over the stucco walls and our little herb garden adds a bit of spice to the air. Gideon is lying on a blanket in the middle of the table pushing up on his arms, resting his head back on the table and then pretending to be an airplane. Jaakan is perched next to me on her little red stool coloring and struggling to get all of the sylables out to "More banana, please," when she decides she is hungry. Now that the banana is gone, she seems content to sniff the peel.

I seem to be an unthankful wretch recently, discontent with myself and just about everthing around me. So, in a effort to give my heart some practice at being thankful, as a direct tribute to my good God and provider and in honor of Court who writes incredible lists of thanksgiving; here is my September list.

1. My bed. Such a wonderful place of rest and comfort!
2. The quiet community that contains our home.
3. All of my needs are within walking distance.
4. My comfy lumbering vehicle that fits all my strollers, surfboards and friends.
5. The feel of Jaakan's hugs.
6. Gideon's nature that smiles at the world.
7. Jaakan's thankful heart.
8. My David's strength.
9. David's compassion and patience.
10. Angella's willingness to drive.
11. Kyle's persevenence with the Chevy.
12. Rachel's job.
13. The idea of the YMCA.
14. Belly Dancing.
15. Holly __________ Carlson.
16. My stroller.
17. The absoluteness of God.
18. God's Word which remains and is powerful, despite me and my laziness.
19. To be a wife and mother.
20. Passion.

More to come, hopefully from a heart that overflows with thanksgiving!