gifts twenty-one through thirty.

21. thankful for soup prepared hot and hearty friends to share it with.

22. for sunshine that bursts forth out of nowhere and laughs mischievously at the snow.

23. the long icicles that formed their way downward, proud, sparkling and fierce, but soft enough to drip away as the sun kisses them.

24. norah's tiny nose. although it needed to be wiped numerous times this week, I am thankful she can breathe and that she is formed perfectly. starting with that nose.

25. thankful for a soft spoken husband, adaptable and easy going. he is gentle always and he is a safe place.

26. working through some struggles again. thankful that Jesus is reminding me to let go of the need to prove myself and to be everywhere with everyone. thankful that he says I am complete in Him and He sees everything. everything.

27. thankful that Tammy came over today and shared her heart in the van while we ran errands and after we came home she helped me clean the whole house in preparation for company and played with my littles and never ceases to love them like a flesh and blood would.

28. heavy whipping cream. for some reason when i cook with it, I feel like it's extra decadent  and feels a little more fancy than normal.

29. Ben asked us from the back seat the other day, "When is Jesus coming to get us?" thankful for a little boy that asks those questions unprompted.

30. thankful that my heart has changed when it is has come to cleaning. i used to abhor it, dread it, pretty much hate it, and although I'm not in love with it, I sure don't mind it and it brings me delight to see the final product.