Day 12 - A warm home

Today, the temperature dropped and the wind whipped and the SNOW swirled. It was a sure sign that winter is coming. After a long day, I felt so blessed to walk into our warm, cozy house. Especially when I realize it's been two years (and a day) since our closing date. It might not always seem like our dream home (there's always some project to do!), but I sure am thankful that we have a place of refuge and peace in which to raise our family.

Watching the news coverage of those who have lost everything they own in the Philippines, along with much more, I feel blessed to have a place to lay our head each night. I know there are many who are not so lucky, and so tonight I will relish in the coziness of our home and enjoy every moment, without letting my mind wander to the imperfections I tend to see in the day to day. 

"Home is where your story begins..."

Day 11 - Our Veterans

This morning, I had the privilege of watching 125 of the most adorable first graders sing patriotic songs to guests of honor - veterans. There were great-grandfathers, grandfathers, aunts, and uncles - and the look in every eye was the same - pride. Pride for the service they'd given, for the courage they'd demonstrated, for the selflessness they'd shared.

How easy it is, in the day to day, to forget about these courageous men and women who are busy risking their lives, in foreign lands, away from their families, so that we can go about our day to day life, worrying about silly things like our Facebook posts.

Today, and everyday, I am so thankful for the amazing veterans who make our life as we know it possible. The extent of their sacrifices is incomprehensible to someone like me, but I'm so grateful to have a day like today to stop and truly think about that selflessness.

Thank you veterans, for your valor, wisdom, and strength.