Thankful Thoughts #7 --- Each New Day

• I thank You, God, for Your Guardian Angels that were watching over Wray and the other driver Saturday morning

• I thank You, God, that no other cars were near by

• I thank You, God, for seat belts!

• I thank You, God, that Wray's car did not flip over when it started to spin

• I thank You, God, that the other driver escaped her over turned car with only a small scratch

• I thank You, God, for the EMS and EMT

• I thank You, God, for insurance

• I thank You, God, for sending my brother home to me

• And most of all, God, I thank you for EACH NEW DAY!

The Love of My Life......

...is spending time with my niece and nephews! I especially enjoy having some one-on-one time with them, when I can really focus on one little person :-) Here are some pics of a recent Mall Day with Eli and a Girls Night with Cosette

Unfortunately Eli was the only little boy in the play area at the mall that day. As you can see, the girls weren't too welcoming...

This little guy loves, really really loves, to ride the rides in the mall. As soon as they are in sight, he asks me, "Aunt Kristin, do you have any 'warters (quarters)?"

Bringing back many childhood memories for his Aunt, Eli hid behind every box on every shelf :-) Can you "Find It" ???

All little girls need to express their creativity on someones hair at one point or another :-) I can remember doing this same sort of stuff to my mom's hair (Thanks Mom!)

Jaime didn't believe that I would actually post these pictures....

And last but not least, my three little treasures playing in the window.........

Thankful Thoughts #6 --- To Train Up a Child

Here's a peek into a recent conversation I had with Cosette. This Thankful Thoughts post is for my Sister and Brother-in-law. I love my niece and nephews and am so thankful that they are being raised with a strong foundation in Christ.

Cosette: "Aunt Kristin, did you know that I have TWO dads?"

Me: "Really? Who are they?"

Cosette: "Well, I have one on earth who takes care of me. He buys me food, and clothes, and takes care of my family. His name is Joel! Then, I have one who lives way up in heaven, but that's ok, because hes with me all the time anyway. Hes making sure that when I die, there is room for me to come live with him. His name is Jesus! Don't I have two really great Dads?"

Me: "Yes Cosette, you certainly do!"

...May Her Testimony Carry On...

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes.

There will be no more death or mourning

or crying or pain, for the old order of

things has passed away."

--- Revelation 21:4