Multitude Monday

Monday, April 16, 2012

 I am thankful:

4/2
950. for Robyn watching Anlon for me during my appointment
951. that Robyn has been my friend for 13 years and she challenges me to be a better person in so many ways

4/3
952. for Anlon's new morning routine of wanting to stay in his crib while we hand him his stuffed animals that he had previously tossed out and then he lines them up on his crib rail

953. for how much fun Anlon had popping bubbles on the patio

4/4
954. that Anlon said "car" for the first time when he saw the big car in the Chick-fil-A play area
955. for health care professionals who trust a mother's instincts

4/5
956. for learning more about myself
957. for the incredible blessing our OT Janet has been

4/6
958. that Anlon kept saying "car vroom!" so many times this morning
959. for being able to plan a really awesome vacation for next month
960. for my new friend Elaha and her son Adam
961. for my growing confidence in my decisions as a mother

4/7
962. that Anlon enjoys his Easter book so much (the best 20 cents I've ever spent!)
963. for Anlon smiling so big as I read "'Hosanna! Hosanna!' the people sang to Jesus."
964. for laughter in the dark together when it became clear Anlon wasn't going to take a nap

4/8
965. that the bunny from my mom and the basket from Aunt Jane made Anlon's first Easter basket so special

966. that Jesus is who He said He was
967. for how Norah Grace got so excited when she saw me
968. that Pat and Bill hosted a very special Easter dinner

4/9
969. that when toys overwhelm our small space, I remember to be thankful that Anlon has toys to play with
970. for suffering that produces perseverance and hope
971. for how Carolina's sharing prompted me to place reminders of God's truth around our home

4/10
972. that my husband is a gifted surgeon, writer, artist, singer and chef - and he is humble and knows that every gift is from the Lord


4/11
973. for a fun time at Chick-fil-A with Amber and Bennett
974. for God's answer to my prayer in seeing someone in need of His love
975. for Carolina's "bag of tricks" that she brought with her on our coffee date

4/12
976. that Elaha and Adam were able to join us at the fountains

977. for little ones enjoying the water and one another

978. for the concrete, practical wisdom Cheryl provided

4/13
979. that through this valley we are in, Vipul and I are growing closer to Jesus

4/14-4/15
980. for how comfortable Anlon immediately is with Vipul's parents

981. that Anlon tried and loved burfi and sev

982. for the thoughtful toys given by Anlon's Dada, Dadi, Amoli Foi and Pratik Uncle
983. for how Anlon was so fascinated by the sun and the peacock

984. that Anlon finally took a nap in bed with me

985. for the delicious meals Vipul's mom prepared for us
986. for so much love shown to our little boy

987. for Vipul's mom telling us how impressed she is with all that Anlon is learning
988. that sitting in the backseat on the way home made Anlon so happy