Giving Thanks in the everyday

This day,

I am thankful for motherhood.

For dirty dishes and full tummies.

For my imperfections and my constant need for Jesus.

For warm pink sunsets that linger in my rearview mirrors.

For grace that keeps me moving on a few hours of sleep.

This day,

I will not take for granted

Tiny arms that wrap around me and sticky kisses in my hair;

That shoes need tied, books need read, bottoms need wiped 

and mouths need fed.

This day,

I will give thanks for

My husband's love and admiration.

His dirty boots leaving smudges on my living room rug.

The way he plays and works and gives so tirelessly.

This day,

I appreciate

Late blooming roses and fair autumn weather,

Rare quiet moments when God's love is spoken,

Friends and family and unexpected treasures of wisdom.

Seeing the invisible power of prayer 

in the faces of answered ones.

This day,

I give back to God.

Because I'm humbled by the gift it is.