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Cleansing Through Giving Thanks

Life has a way of moving right along, whether you feel ready or not sometimes.  My kids just finished their first day of school and boy was I emotional.  As a mom, you just never know when the mighty maternal feelings within take over your body and you begin to sob uncontrollably.  Good, cleansing sobs.

This week I’m thankful for:

1.  An awesome weekend with my Hubby.  We celebrated 8 years of marriage and enjoyed a dinner in the city, watched the musical Wicked, had a quiet church visit, and enjoyed a nice lunch out.  I’ll remember this weekend for a long time!

2.  Hubby suggesting I take a day off to grieve our kids’ first day of school.  It had such a wonderful cleansing effect.

3.  Our kids did so well on their first day.  My son just went to his seat, sat down and didn’t cry.  He did better than I did!  When I picked him up, he came out of that room with a look I’ll never forget – a triumphant, shy look as if to say, “I AM a big boy.  It’s my turn to come out of the room, just like sister did.”

4.  The gift of music.  On my day off, I took extra time to sing and play my guitar which lifted my spirits and reminded me what a wonderful way to spend time with my God.

5.  An enduring relationship with my God.  Sometimes I forget just how loving He is, until I take the time to simply sit with Him and listen to His soft whispers of love for me.  The day my kids started their first day of school was the day my God lit my heart with His fire again.  And believe me, it’s different when He lights it :)

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  • Ruth

    Hi Jinnia, i’m so with you on the #5! Happy Thanksgiving Thursday!!

  • Mamaslittlechick

    What a great list Jinnia! happy anniversary again! My daughter started school yesterday also and I cried. I cried a lot! I have a really hard time letting go and trusting that she will OK when I am not there to protect her. Your husband is such a great man to understand the feelings you were having as a mom and to tell you to take a day off. I will add your link now. Have a great day my friend!

    Mama Hen

  • http://jcmfamily.blogspot.com casey

    What beautiful things of thanks! I’m glad your kids did well at school that is great news! I too am thankful for my enduring relationship with god! Hope you have a blessed day mama!

  • Eastlyn

    Beautifully stated, Jinnia. I love how freely you express your love for God and your husband. I’m glad your anniversary weekend went well. Congratulations to your kids on success on their first day of school.

  • http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

    Thanks, Ruth! You’re one of those bloggers whose expression to God inspires me :)

  • http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

    Aw, I totally understand crying a lot – it is hard letting go! I hope you have a time to grieve as well, and know she will be ok in God’s hands :) I need reminders of this a lot and I’m glad my husband remembers when I don’t. Thanks for adding my link! I love Thanksgiving Thursdays.

  • http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

    Thanks! I hope you have a blessed day too!

  • http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

    Eastlyn, you encouraged me in my expression to God and my hubby. There was a time I did not feel comfortable doing so. Thank you!

  • Anonymous

    Happy Anniversary :) And I love the idea of taking a day off – a great way to give yourself breathing space.

  • http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

    Thank you – yes it is :) Have a great weekend.