Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

Counting the Days

Posted on By jennifer

THANKFUL THURSDAY….oh my heart is happy – and grateful! My airman (aka my sweet oldest son, Jordan) is coming home!! Ever since we learned of his deployment several months agao, we were told he would have leave to come home before heading out. And we have been waiting to know “WHEN???” ever since – and finally some word this week!

He will leave next week for several weeks of pre-deployment training (Nevada, I think??) and then when he gets back – he is coming home!! To say we are ecstatic would be an understatement! I haven’t harrassed that boy in over a year – well, at least not in person! But, first I really want to hug his neck!! And then make him some “real food”!:)

Yes, that phone call just made my week (my month!)….and I’m also thankful today for:

*our gorgeous weather lately – a small respite from the super hot temperature
*opening the windows and a bit of fresh air in the house…love it!
*time spent with a friend yesterday
*a sparkling clean refrigerator – not a chore I like but I love the end result
*thrift store bargains
*cute Fourth of July t-shirts
*Ladies’ Day Out:)
*generous friends who shared so much for my daughter yesterday – such a blessing!
*my sweet Hubbie, and

*all of your sweet comments yesterday regarding “My Three Favorite Men” photo! All of you make me smile! Have a Very Thankful Thursday!!

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Comments (10)

  1. YAY YAY YAY!!! How happy you must be…I am soo excited for you. Such good news…loved the rest of your list too. A clean refridge? Sooo wonderful, haha…Have a great day!! HUGS AND LOVE, Debbie

  3. Hi, Jennifer,

    Hooray! I know you and Hubbie must be thrilled to have Jordan coming home! It's been a while, hasn't it?

    Liked your thankful list. Having great husbands is such a blessing~and one that I never want to take for granted.

    Hope you have a nice day out today with all those ladies. 🙂 I'm sure it will be fun and memorable. It's a beautiful day to be out and about Old Towne…

  4. I love your thankful list! And Yay for your son coming home! So great! I can see you planning the menus now!:)

    And thanks so much for your prayers for our Sophie and her mom and dad!

    Have a great Thursday!

    Hugs,
    Linda

  5. HI JENN, WHAT A GREAT THANKFUL LIST!!
    I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU THAT JORDAN WILL BE HOME SOON……THAT IS SO GREAT….THAT IS MONTHS WORTH OF THANKFULS FOR SURE!! LOL

    FRIDGE, DID YOU SAY FRIDGE, THAT WAS A GOOD REMINDER…….NOT MY FAVORITE JOB EITHER. I HAVE GOTTEN WHERE I DON'T DO IT ALL IN ONE DAY, I DO A SECTION EVERYDAY
    AND CAN'T BELIEVE HOW MUCH BETTER THE JOB SEEMS AT LEAST!! LOL

    YOU HAVE A SUPER DUPER DAY HON!!

    I BET YOU ARE ALREADY MAKING YOUR MENU LIST SO YOU CAN MAKE ALL JORDANS FAVORITE MEALS!! LOL
    THAT'S WHAT I WOULD PROBABLY WOULD
    DOING EVEN IF ONLY IN MY MIND!! LOL
    TAKE CARE SWEETIE, SUCH GREAT NEWS!!
    BLESSINGS ABUNDANT,
    NELLIE

  7. So happy for you all of you.
    We have a neighbor who is due home in a couple of weeks. His family is so happy to have him home as well.

  9. I just happened on to your blog as I clicked Next Blog this evening. I just wanted to let you know that your blog is a blessing to me. What a wonderful testimony you have, with the way God is helping you cope with the death of your son. I'm also a Christian wife and mother and my heart hurts for you. Thank you for sharing your heart, so that you can be a blessing to others.

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