Dear Family,
How could I forget to count my daily
blessings for an entire week? Did I know
something was missing? Did I feel pangs
of regret? No, I went along my merry
life. Today, as I searched for the paper
I usually use to summarize I was shocked.
All week in the mornings my thoughts didn’t turn to, “Hmm, what gave me
joy yesterday?”
Family! Do you ask that question of yourself? Do you purposefully choose to consider how
God has blessed you? I forgot because I
did not add a folded blank page to the front of my pile of prayers. This simple act could have left me empty for
my weekly summary.
As I drifted off to sleep each
night I did thank God for the day. I
love to give him praise for all he is doing in our lives. Keeping a record is an extension of
this. I believe our lives are better
when we keep a record. Write down all
that God is doing for us.
So, I will remember as best I
can about this week. For next week, I
have folded a blank piece of paper and put it on top of my prayer
requests. Wow. Such a small act brings such a great
blessing.
Bobby cooked several amazing
meals and we are blessed. I love eating
together and conversing. Bobby’s mom
gave us a couch and a love seat. They
are beautiful and I enjoyed visiting with Mom and Caren. Bobby enjoyed several Youth Group outings to
a mini-golf place. He knew the guy so
they gave him an unexpected great deal.
How fun!
I asked Seth to weed the back
lawn and he mowed it. We are calling it
good enough. Seth remains content at
home.
Adriel has road rash again. She falls from skateboarding BUT she is tough
and fine. She is excited to show us her
new tricks and is sore but happy with her accomplishments. She also continues to work at the law firm
and is saving up her money for college and moving out.
My memory may fail me but I do
want you to know; all is well, we are healthy and continuing to survive. How about you? Are you OK in your part of the world? I would love to hear from you J
Cristy
VanKleek
PS As my parents are moving they are cleaning out their closets. Adriel is enjoying some of mom's clothes. Isn't she adorable!?
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