(These gratitude posts – better late than never!)
– Celebrating Hud’s spiritual birthday ~ hearing how his brother and sisters see the Holy Spirit in him. A theme of kindness.
– Es and her fantastic 3rd grade teacher, Ms. Clynch
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| LeBron and Ms. Clynch after a gym party |
– Fort Worth\’s Dirty Scurry. Such a fun event for kids. Surprised how much the event is growing!
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| Before. |
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| During. |
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| After. |
– Josh is back in Texas.
– Making time for this.
– An adventurous day. And as usual, Esther penned a note to make it official.
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| Actually, \”re-pierced\” |
– Great friends, great school, great park. I don\’t want to take these gifts for granted. 
– This unexpected surprise waiting in our pool house ~ such a kind, encouraging gift and (anonymous) note. A significant lift. 
– Hud going ON AND ON about a book he\’s reading on a Navy Seal. Unrestrained excitement and respect. If he goes into that profession one day, I will trace it back to him picking up The Red Circle as a 13-year-old at Half-Price books.
– Happier (smoother) days in our home these past couple of weeks.
– That it\’s almost pool season.
– Basden and her braids.
– That Basden was assigned \”Glenda\” in Wizard of Oz trial – she so wanted that part.
– Tanglewood\’s Artapalooza. And for great friends who send me pictures throughout the day!
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| Paschal Jazz Band greeting our kiddos in the morning |
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| All the parents who volunteer time and creativity to make this day possible ~ truly amazing. |
– Rodeo Goat and Steel City Pops with 5th grade girls
– Intense thunderstorms
– My Sunday afternoon date with Basden to the Botanical Gardens (and then back to Steel City!)
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| Special girl, special quilt, special day |
– Cameron and Alan\’s family coming for a visit, along with Uncle Clinton!
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| Alan, Bran, Corbin and Clinton |
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| Auntie Cam with all the girls |
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| Rowan, Pate, Essie |
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| Nettie, Rowan, Foster, Esther, Basden ~ cousin fun |
– FW Cats finally getting to play some tournaments with rain-free weekends
– Branson and the worship team getting to host another Saturday evening \”Gathering\”
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| Bran and Sloan |
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| Nettie May performing her songs |
– More baseball. Love watching Hudda and his team.
– Essie\’s note she scrawled (to herself) on her lunch bag.
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| \”God loves you!\” |
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles… 1 Chronicles 16:11-12