Thankful for food!!!

Thankful for all the yummy food...

Heart shaped muffins. Dr.Pepper. 5 Guys. Guacamole. Bacon. Cheese. Linda's Chocolate cake. Cookie cakes. Starbucks. Mesa. Wawa. Food Source. Sushi. Sarah's death balls. Mac & cheese. Water. Moe's burritos. Milkshakes. Blue moon. A good salad. Zebra Cakes. Chips (the rippled kind, I give the folded ones to sharpie). Lafrance luncheon, lunches. Mrs. Oneill's pancakes. Mom's stuffing. Mashed potatoes. Kildare's nachos. Purple parrot margartias. Strawberries.

My list could be endless. Comment your top 5 foods you are most thankful for!

bridesmaids

I am super thankful for all of these ladies who stood beside me on my wedding day. Each of them have helped me to grow in godliness and bring laughter to my days. I thank the Lord often for the gift they are to me.

Josie: Is my sister in-law. She is filled with the joy of the Lord. The thing that stands out to me the most is how helpful she is around the home. She will make an amazing wife and mother someday. Favorite memory of Josie- She was trying to figure out why our new email address was bowers.jerange and Josie was like what is a jerange... :) umm he is jer and i'm ange. Gotta love those Josie questions. (Josie... what does FBI stand for!?!?)

Maureen: My Moe. We grew up in the same church, but didn't become good friends till about 2 years ago. And she has affected my life greatly. She is thoughtful, compassionate, and strong in her faith. Favorite memory with Moe- This one time we were on an Alpha retreat, Moe saw dead people... :)

Steph: We go way back, lots of memories, growing together and big life moments. She is the life of the party wherever she goes. Steph has always been good at challenging me, asking the hard questions and bringing truth into my life. Favorite memory of Steph- shaving our legs in that tiny tub at YC and getting an odd look from Mrs. Harvey. :)

Meghan: Just drove down and surprised me today. I was shocked to open my door and have her standing there, balloon in hand! :) But that is just a small picture of Megs love for people, which I have often been the recipient of. Favorite memory of Megs- would have to be when we went to this market in Bolivia that was "like your ebay"...it was nothing like ebay. It was the Bolivian black market, filled with the best thieves/pick pockets in La Paz.

Traci: Traci did admin for the youth ministry while I was in it, and the early days of admin when I first joined the youth a-team. T is one of my favorite people to talk to, ever. She has such a gift of wisdom and insight and who I love to go to for advice. Not to mention she is just the definition of fun. Favorite memory of Traci- was NA '06 road trip, we stopped in Pittsburgh for the night, and Traci whips out this little finger puppets....

Sarah: Sharpie and I have been friends since junior high, we've been through it all together. She is so humble when it come to her own sin, and so helpful to draw me out about my own. Sarah has always encouraged me to pursue the Lord in all things and been faithful to pray for me. Favorite memory of Sharpie- Well this one time when we were loving others through the form of pranking, Sarah was the get-away driver (not sure whose idea that was) and when we drove pass the house we pranked someone yelled duck, and well everyone knows the driver shouldn't duck....she did.

Perspective

Please take the time to read...

http://albertmohler.com/blog_read.php?id=2715

rainboots

Today I am thankful for my jcrew rainboots. They make my heart happy, especially since I got them for $20 instead of the original $65. Everyone loves a good sale. So, today I am thankful for good finds, good sales and rainy days to wear my boots in. (it down poured 10 minutes after we took this picture, photo credit: kurt)

Rock the Vote

Today I am thankful for our country and the freedoms we have. Its easy to take it for granted, since I've never had to suffer to gain freedom. But many souls fought hard to make it easy for us to vote today. So, lets not take it lightly.

Today's election reminds me to be thankful for the ultimate ruler, over all creation. I'm thankful today, that my hope is in a God who is not shaken by an election, who already knows the outcome and who holds all things together.

Colossians 1: 15-17 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

Jer and I have a voting date tonight when he gets off work and before we head to cg. I'll try to snap a photo to post! Second time voting for presidential election for me, first time in Maryland!

5 things I'm thankful for today!!

1. The local church. Eric Simmons shared yesterday how the local church is proof that God's plan for salvation worked. How kind of God to allow us to be a part of His plan.

2. My new crocs. My slippers I wore to death needed replacement, figured crocs would be more durable. And who can resist 50% off!?

3. Tissues, cough drops, cough medicine, tea, hot showers and a warm comfy bed. The husband and I have had a cold for the last week and are thankful for small comforts. We were also thankful to be sick together, it wouldn't be fun to be sick alone.

4. Jesse Bowers. The best brother in-law...ever. We like to laugh a lot, and have heart to hearts, and talk about his naturally wavy hair, and what I should name his future nephews or nieces. His favorite right now is Jesse, so we can call "him" LJ...little jesse.

5. That Jeremy is half way through the Academy this week!!! How kind of the Lord to bring Jer thus far.

Gratitude Month Begins!!!

Things Jer and I are thankful for...

Ange:

-Autumn and my husband's cute butt.

Jer:

-COPS (the show)

Both:

-Pumpkins!