Thanksgiving is a time to count your blessings.  As I gaze at this Norman Rockwell image, everything looks so perfect.  A family gathered together with smiles on their faces.  I don't know about you but my life isn't all that perfect. Not all families can get together.  Not all families get along.  But there are still many blessings that we can focus our attention on even when life isn't perfect. Our class of three year old children were so excited to make turkeys out of cardboard paper and paper plates. I got a chuckle out of Ava's t…

Are you living your life as a sprinter or a long distance runner? You may think this doesn't apply to you if you're not a runner.  However, I'm talking about our faith walk. Walking by faith takes perseverance. I encourage you to join me at Laced with Grace to read more ... Blessings and love,

Blessings come in all shapes and sizes.  But you have to be on the lookout for them. Our school held a Veteran's Day pep rally.  As I gazed out over the crowd of little faces, I couldn't help but smile and thank God for each one of them.  When everyone recited the pledge of allegiance, our little preschoolers immediately continued with: Help us to do the things we should and be to others kind and good The older kids got a kick out of that.  Our principal commented that we were training the youngsters well. #220 So thankful for the men and women wh…