Happy Thanksgiving!!

We have so much to thank God for...

His mercy, His kindness, His provision,  His Love,

His healing, His grace....

HIM!

in their eyes

Everyone mentions the family resemblance:

these boys belong together.

How do I love?

God is calling.

He's calling me to here, 

to offer each task,  each moment,

 as an gift,

wrapped with thanks-giving.

*building a fort on the stairs with Ian

*Silent Night played over and over

*morning light,  and joy

*sleep,  even in 2 hour stretches

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Poor Nathan.

His party was postponed for weeks

due to illnesses.

He was so patient and understanding.

When we celebrate, though, we go all the way!

G'ma H brings rice crispy cake,   and Nathan gets his birthday dessert from Mom:

this year he chose apple crisp.

Nathan is such an amazing young man.  

 I am so proud of the way he is tackling his schoolwork this year: 

with energy (!) and hard work.

We love you, Nathan!  Happy {late} Birthday!