Sometimes I can feel a little sad with the start of a new week when Andrey goes back to work. It's mainly because I love having him around and the family time we have on the weekends and the welcome break I get not being the only one to care for and entertain Ella. It's just more fun to do it together.
But I know that feeling isn't one I should dwell on. This morning I am reminded of God's faithfulness and his new mercy. I am specifically thankful that my husband has work. Not just work but a dream job in many respects. How many people do we know that do not have work and are struggling to provide for their families? How many families do we know that are living apart due to financial constraints (husbands or wives living in another city because of work opportunities, this is very common in the Philippines)? And here we are with PLENTY and SO so much to be thankful for beyond just financial provision.
I am also thankful for the good health we enjoy. This is easy to remember when I think about our neighbors next door (who are also our good friends) who lost a wife/mother to cancer a few months ago.
I am thankful that I am able to stay home with Ella - that I'm not forced to work. What a privilege. I have realized (again) that attachment is a process and our girl is still very much bonding to us and our family. I'm so thankful I can be a constant presence for her.
Here are a few shots from our Monday morning - quite typical of weekday mornings around here.
But I know that feeling isn't one I should dwell on. This morning I am reminded of God's faithfulness and his new mercy. I am specifically thankful that my husband has work. Not just work but a dream job in many respects. How many people do we know that do not have work and are struggling to provide for their families? How many families do we know that are living apart due to financial constraints (husbands or wives living in another city because of work opportunities, this is very common in the Philippines)? And here we are with PLENTY and SO so much to be thankful for beyond just financial provision.
I am also thankful for the good health we enjoy. This is easy to remember when I think about our neighbors next door (who are also our good friends) who lost a wife/mother to cancer a few months ago.
I am thankful that I am able to stay home with Ella - that I'm not forced to work. What a privilege. I have realized (again) that attachment is a process and our girl is still very much bonding to us and our family. I'm so thankful I can be a constant presence for her.
Here are a few shots from our Monday morning - quite typical of weekday mornings around here.
Ella, still in her PJ's out for an early morning bike ride with some cereal in her basket to munch on.
The bees are having breakfast, too. Ella and Andrey regularly have morning walks together and they love to watch the bees.
It's a mobile breakfast this morning.
Another thing to be thankful for - our wonderful helper! It's not even 7 am and she's busy cleaning up the yard waste she chopped down from our crazy jungle garden last Friday. Love this woman!
And here a few moments from Friday afternoon.
With "Ate Rau Rau" (FYI 'Ate' is pronounced Ah-tay and means older sister) Ella loves her play time with Ate Rau2x on Friday afternoons.
One of Ella's favorite activities when Daddy comes home from work
What are you thankful for at the start of a new week?
2 comments:
Thanks so much for sharing your Monday morning thoughts. We do have so much to be thankful for. And that video of Ella and her daddy is priceless!
We too have so much to be thankful for. Our precious little boy is at the top of that list. Sometimes I forget how truely blessed we are. Thanks for the reminder! Ella is becoming more beautiful by the day. Her smile looks bigger, her eyes look brighter. She's a treasure too!
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