Blessings Unlimited

So, I'm pretty sure I'm going to begin home sales with Blessings Unlimited. It's fairly risk free, I enjoy their product line and think many others in my life will too. I can do as much or as little as I want, can work around my family's schedule, and it will hopefully cover some of our unexpected expenses this fall (medical bills not covered by my insurance). I'm really looking forward to it, and hope that some of you out in blog world might host a party to help me get started!

I thought that with a name like Blessings Unlimited, I should reflect on what all my blessings are. It's been too long since I've dedicated a post to how Good GOD is. So, this is that post.

* Perhaps the most obvious blessing recently is Marc's new job. We are thrilled with how God has brought together Marc's love for English with our experience of hosting international students.

* Hope is healthy! Despite the concerns we had a few months ago, she is continuing to grow and is healthy from what we can see. She had another follow up appointment, but I expect her to be just fine!

* We don't have to move. While Marc and I do feel restless at times in GR, it would have been a lot of work in a short amount of time if we would have had to move for his job.

* We have parents who are involved in our kids lives. I'm grateful for that.

* I have AMAZING friends. Hearts of Gold surround me in them. I am encouraged, convicted, challenged and humbled by them.

* I have a full house. We leave for the airport to pick up Young in about 30 minutes. Our total will be up to 7 and I couldn't be more excited! Chuck is quiet and does stick to himself a bit, but just wait, we'll draw him out!

* We get new insurance starting today! Whoo Hoo! My insurance at church has changed 3 times in 4 years, and because of our latest & greatest, we have a few thousand dollars worth of medical bills that we have zero money for in the HSA. I'm ready to have better coverage and not to have to worry encountering the same thing in the future.

* We are blessed with an incredible home to live in. I am often in awe of the space we have - indoors and out. And we are blessed with the items in our home (although sometimes the kids toys feel more like a curse).

* We have a playground across the street. And a few blocks away. And a few blocks the other way.

* We are getting to know our neighbors more. I love this. This summer, I have met Chad, Liz, Robert and Cyndi. I've talked to a few others that I don't remember names of . :(

* We have a new road outside the house and a new roof on the house!

* Isaac is going to preschool, and he's really enjoying it! He's got great teachers and we get to walk to school!

* My husband is such a blessing. He is hard working, supportive, loving and caring. It's been an interesting transition to be on similar schedules again, but we are communicating through it all and celebrating our new found time together! It was a blessing to celebrate our 6th anniversary while camping at the Conference Grounds. The focus that week was on marriage, and we had some good conversations based on what the speakers said.

Well, I have to go get Young! :)