Multitude Monday

Willingly I will sacrifice to You:

I will give thanks to Your name,

O LORD, for it is good.

Psalm 54:6

306. Moisturizing lotion

307. Snow-covered hills, trees, mountains, streams - to see it's beauty

308. A decline in nausea

309. The blessing of giving

310. The hope of a full recovery

What are you thankful for today?

Saturday Strings

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The Shanghai Quartet

performing Beethoven

the 4th movement of Op. 18, No. 6

Update: Hand & Girls

Everything was going very well with my hand - only a little pain when I tried something, of which I would stop. I was finding that I could do more things without pain and discomfort. Yesterday My hand and fingers had become swollen again and even now. I hadn't had any swelling since the day of the surgery until yesterday. It's not painful or uncomfortable, but it's a little difficult locating my knuckles. :-)

My Mother-in-Law returned home Thursday after giving SO much help! My Mom has been coming over while Jeramy's been at work to help change diapers and help clean, which is still too painful to execute. :-D Meals are coming and I'm so thankful to everyone for all of the help! I'll go back to the doctor March 11 to remove the stitches.

There are new pictures of the girls from February in the right sidebar.

Our Anniversary at The Biltmore House

For our third year wedding anniversary Jeramy and I enjoyed two days touring the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina. The land is so beautiful, even in the dead of winter, and especially when it's covered in snow. We really had a wonderful time. If you ever have a chance to visit, you will enjoy the craftsmanship, quality, excellence, extravagance and the real humanity of the home and the Vanderbilts who lived there. What's it like to live in such a way that money is no object or barrier? Come see the Estate and you'll find out.

(Taking pictures inside the Home is prohibited.)

Multitude Monday

After having surgery, I have a lot to be thankful for:

286. Everything went smoothly, by God's grace.

287. By God's grace I was enabled to keep a smile and pleasant attitude.

288. Throughout the course of the morning, all anxiety was relieved and I could smile with peace.

289. All of my surgical team were very kind.

290. I didn't have any extra medication: no narcotics, anti-anxiety meds - only the lidocaine for the bier blocker.

291. I didn't vomit the entire morning!!! (That's huge!)

292. I haven't had much swelling or pain since Friday's surgery.

293. I am so thankful for Mom watching the girls for two nights.

294. I am so very thankful for my Mother-in-Law who is able to come and help-never complaining with always such a willing, "whatever you need" attitude.

295. The prayers of my church family.

296. The meals ministry of my church family.

297. My mother-in-law's vegetable soup.

298. The bunk beds my Mother bought - so that our house guests have a more comfortable place to sleep.

299. Pain lessening with each passing day.

300. The ability to type this list, with little to no pain.

301. Hearing the baby's heartbeat before and after surgery.

302. Being able to shower without getting my dressing wet.

303. Subway sandwich after surgery.

304. Quiet naps.

305. Calls and emails checking in on me.