Giving Thanks Friday

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This week I am thankful for:


Having my husband home for the week of staycation.  We had play time (shopping, the beach, family barbecue and a Mexican fiesta), project time (cleaning the outside of the house and some paint touch-ups, a new garden bed complete with a rototiller mishap resulting in a bruised knee for my hubby that might or might not have been because I am not as strong as I don't look...) 


Another year of life.  July is my Birthday month and while not everything about getting older is great, (reading glasses, hot flashes, a memory that is not as good as it used to be - wait, what was I saying...) I am more than thankful to God that I get the chance to experience each stage as it comes.  And I pray I do it with grace.


People who speak the truth and do it in love, real love.  These are the ones who make a difference in a forever kind of way. 


The green in the garden.  The cherry tomatoes are big and green, the baby zucchini are a couple inches long and the cucumbers are just forming.  The first batch of spinich is finished and some lettuce is ready to pick again.  Miracles, every one, if you ask me. 


The two little mini's above (we are dog sitting this weekend) and their much loved owners (our daughter and son-in-law).  They are so full of adventure (the mini's and the owners)!



What are you thankful for?


May your weekend be filled with many reasons to give thanks!

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  1. RobynJuly 13, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    I knew that was your daughter the minute I saw the picture, Mindy - she looks so much like you, especially that charming smile!

    I am thankful for your gift of writing. It invokes feelings of warmth, laughter, empathy, gratitude, understanding, sentimentality and much more. Never stop - it's such a treasure for your readers!

    Enjoy your weekend. Hugs.

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    1. MindyJuly 17, 2013 at 9:43 AM

      Oh Robyn, I have said it before but you are way too kind!

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  2. StephanieJuly 13, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Such beautiful things to be thankful for :) And Happy Birthday (whichever day it might be). I hope you have/had a lovely birthday filled with many special blessings.

    I am thankful for the rain we got last night after weeks of no moisture. I am thankful for my husband who went and got firewood today so that we can stay warm in the wintertime, and I am for you :)

    Hugs!

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    1. MindyJuly 17, 2013 at 9:44 AM

      Thank you Stephanie - I had a great Birthday (it's July 2nd but we celebrate with family on the 4th). Thankful for your always encouraging words.

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  3. KarmenJuly 14, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    So thankful for you (you inspired me to do my own thankful list--now kicking myself I didn't send a link to your blog. Sorry! I will in the future!) Thankful I got to see your daughter and son-in-law and grand-doggies. Beautiful every. single. one of 'em!

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    1. MindyJuly 17, 2013 at 9:46 AM

      Karmen, I loved your list and I didn't even think about you adding a link silly girl! I think they are all pretty speical too : )

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  4. DawnJuly 15, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    what a week! and a fiesta?!?! my favorite!!!! and happy birthday :)

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    1. MindyJuly 17, 2013 at 9:46 AM

      Thank you Dawn! Life is never borning is it?!

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  5. UnknownJuly 18, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    Hey, that's us! The mini's are pretty thankful for you too :)

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