A Thankful Woman's Book of Blessings

Today is Wednesday and time for my friend Judy's Meme A Thankful Woman's Book of Blessings. Each Wednesday we give thanks to the Lord for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us.
This is my first time doing this Meme. The past year has been very challenging for our family as we experienced a pretty big health crisis with my husband (that's another post for the future or maybe even it's own blog!). So many people were so very wonderful to us that I would like to focus on their outpouring of love and kindness.
1. Thank you God for this cross you allowed us to carry for so many loooong months. We know You love us so very much and have allowed to grow so much closer to You as we relied only on You and the many beautiful people You brought into our lives during this time.
2. For our parents who went way above and beyond and helped us with childcare while Glenn was in the hospital, finances and gave us tremendous support, anytime, night or day.
3. For my sister Kim and her husband Troy who helped us in so many ways, and many times anonymously, with beautiful and truly humble hearts wanting nothing in return. We love you both and thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
4. For our many, many friends who offered to help in any way possible, and prayed for my husband and our family. These are some mighty prayer warriors and we felt every single prayer!
5. For the officers my husband works with and FOP Lodge 77. They sent gas cards, money and offered prayers for a quick and speedy recovery.
A.M.D.G~
Tammy

Hearts for Home

Thanks to my friend Judy for Teaching me all about Memes! This is my first shot at a meme so here goes......

Every Tuesday Gae at Cherished Hearts at Home hosts a 'Hearts for Home' meme. Each week we try to commit ourselves to 4-6 things that will bring our thoughts, prayers and actions to keeping our 'Hearts for Home'.

May all those who participate be abundantly blessed by their efforts.

This week I will try to:

1. Pray about each room in my home and it's purpose. I am trying to keep toys in toy room and our family room for reading, family prayer, etc. Pray to do all of this to glorify God!

2.Remain very positive and creative as cabin fever from 24+" of snow ( and more coming tonight) sets in with all of us.

3. Thank my husband for working so hard to keep us warm, happy and fed.

4. Thank my oldest daughter, Natalie, for all of the things she does for me....before I even ask!

5. Help my learning challenged son build confidence so he feels like he can do the work assigned. Shower him with kisses and encouragement!

6. Work on a spiritual bouquet for my mom as she battles cancer.

A must read for moms!

Danielle Bean has a lovely article over at InsideCatholic.com titled, A Mother's Liturgy of the Hours. I would encourage you to hop on over there right now and give it a read!! Danielle gives us a beautiful gift in A Mother's Liturgy of the Hours to read over and over. I absolutely loved this article and plan to print it out as a gentle reminder that my vocation as wife and mother are my path to sanctity and there is grace and beauty in each part of our day. As Danielle writes, "Lord,.....Touch my heart and show me where you lie patiently waiting for me- beneath the noise and chaos, in every moment of every day".
Thank you Danielle for being such a beautiful soul and for sharing that with all of us.
You can visit Danielle on her blog at Danielle Bean.
AMDG,
Tammy