My Heart

Love: the key ingredient in a family, a home, a life.  It is often overlooked when our world gets busy or hectic---running from one commitment to another.  Today, I am thankful for the opportunity to cherish the loving moments.

• cuddling up with books anytime
• free-writes with donuts and hot drinks
• fun board-games with loud outburst
• hikes on forgotten trails
• movie nights at home with pizza, popcorn, and cokes
• read alouds that lead to shared jokes on characters, setting, and problems
• long juicy conversations
• knowing our kids and them knowing us

I am thankful I took the road less traveled, not only choosing to stay home but keeping our kids home as well.  Thankful, I questioned conventional thought of daily separation of the family. But mostly I am thankful for the God-given love I receive and am able to pour out to my family.  

This is my life.  It is my prayer I pour out love, everyday, in every way.