Truly Thankful

"Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary."

Margaret Cousins

It has been a busy week and I am once again thankful for many things.....

~beautiful quilt squares that arrived from all over the country last week. I think I have collected just over 60 but I still need many more. I am hoping to have a queen size quilt made because that is how big Kate's bed is.

~along those lines....I found two beautiful old white chenille bedspreads in a consignment shop this week for $15! I plan to use them in Kate's quilt somehow. I feel so lucky to have found them. They are truly beautiful.

~Harry asked for a prayer table in his room. He wants a small table to put his Bible, rosaries, holy cards, prayer books etc. on. I think it is so sweet that he wants this special space in his room and I have been looking at consignment shops for just the right thing. I am thankful for his faith and spirit. He truly amazes us.

~Denise and Maggie come home from China tomorrow night. I will have the honor of being at the airport when they arrive and I even get to take photos of the event. I cannot even tell you how excited I am!

~ Rachel, Jeff and Lily came home last night. I am thankful that they are at home with their boys and their soft beds. I look forward to meeting Lily and I know Kate will love having a new friend in the neighborhood.

~This weekend we have our adoption travel group one year reunion. I am really excited to meet some of the girls and parents that were on this journey with us. I have met many of the parents before but since I did not go to China, I have not met all of the girls. I know we will have a blast. I get to see this darling family there too!


~ I am incredibly thankful to Leslie and Diana. These women are so loving and kind and inspiring. I have become such dear friends with them and they both sent sweet little packages to us this week to celebrate Kate's first year home. I am so busy getting ready for our trip this weekend (and charging my camera battery for the airport tomorrow) that I have not had time to take photos...but Diana sent a darling swimsuit and bow. And Leslie sent polka dot sidewalk chalk, a sweet smelling sachet, a great photo ribbon tote bag, and a fabulous magazine that I had been looking for in every store but had not found. It is called Life Beautiful. Another very sweet blogger who wishes to remain anonymous sent a very thoughtful gift as well. Thank you!

~I am thankful that Kate's EEG is finally scheduled (May 1st).

~ I am thankful that for the first time in well over a month, everyone in our family seems to be healthy.

~ I am thankful for the sweet people that checked in on me this week when I had not blogged for a few days. And to the people that have been praying for our health.

There are days that I seriously consider stopping blogging. It just seems like I could utilize the time better. But then, I am reminded of the incredible kindness and support I have received from many of you.

We did end up having a little fanily celebration this weekend. A few kind people e-mailed and said they wanted to see the old and haggard and grumpy, runny nosed photos anyway. So..here they are unedited.

We took these outside last weekend.

We took Kate to our favorite local Chinese restaurant and then we had cake at home.

Some family fun...Dave is holding all three peanuts, Kate's little pearl earrings that we gave her for her first forever family day (pearl is her birthstone), we each blew out a candle to represent our whole family, this last "haggard" one is for you Dale:)