Every day we realize more how much we have to be thankful for ~ the simple, wonderful,
seemingly little things in our life way out here on this island that... seriously blow. our. minds.
There really isn't a more eloquent way to say it! This time here has been flying by {it'll be a
year already in July! how is that even possible?!} and we don't want to take a single day for
granted. God is SO good. We are utterly astounded by Him!
I'm linking this today to my lovely friend Sadie who has started writing down 1,000 things
she's thankful for ! by New Years. Here's a few of ours recently.. on an ever-growing list..
seemingly little things in our life way out here on this island that... seriously blow. our. minds.
There really isn't a more eloquent way to say it! This time here has been flying by {it'll be a
year already in July! how is that even possible?!} and we don't want to take a single day for
granted. God is SO good. We are utterly astounded by Him!
I'm linking this today to my lovely friend Sadie who has started writing down 1,000 things
she's thankful for ! by New Years. Here's a few of ours recently.. on an ever-growing list..
1. Waking up to this. It's the sight, and it's also the smell & the sound of the sea.
2. Lemon water. It's starting to get hotter than the blazes out here so this has become
our yummy refresher.
our yummy refresher.
3. he's going to make such an amazing daddy!
3. Morning run & swim! & where we went diving last weekend -- gorgeous!
4. The sun radiating on Moon Beach. Sometimes it's so beautiful it doesn't even seem real!
5. talking to the most wonderful man alive with a bottle {or two.. or three.....} of wine on our deck
6. getting ready to go to Hong Kong & Thailand this weekend!!!!
7. being able to call & skype with fam
8. Cam never leaving for work without waking me up with a kiss goodbye
9. good friends
10. to be continued..
7. being able to call & skype with fam
8. Cam never leaving for work without waking me up with a kiss goodbye
9. good friends
10. to be continued..
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Also: two very sweet women - Corey & Jenn - are going to send a box of printed emails & letters to Jenn's hubby & other marines who are currently deployed. They have opened it up to anyone who would like to say hi, thank you or send some encouragement or even your best jokes. Cam has told me before how much notes and letters mean when deployed - even from people you've never met. It can be such a boost to know they are appreciated for putting their lives on the line for us. If you'd like to, please send your message to operationletters@gmail.com.
They'll be printed & sent out in June!
They'll be printed & sent out in June!
I love this idea! Chatting with my boy over a bottle of wine is one of my very favorite afternoon or evening activities too :)
ReplyDeleteSo exciting that you're going to Thailand and Hong Kong!
xxx
Jenna
This is a beautiful list! What a great idea - I might give this a try too! :)
ReplyDeleteI recently found your blog and have been reading back through. It has become a necessary reminder right now to seize the days we have and be thankful for everything. Also, your pictures are amazing! Glad to find you! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the 1,000 gifts idea... I've seen a few others doing it. So neat! xoxo
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful list! I've got one too and it is so helpful in staying present and in the moment!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures too!
xoxo
it's unreal how much Cam and Kev are alike. Kev always kisses me every morning before he leaves for work. ahhh I just love it, and never care if it wakes me up...I just fall back asleep with a smile on my face.
ReplyDeletewe need to figure out how to get these 2 sweet birds to meet!
ahhhh THailand! SOOOO excited for you sweets...we have much to talk about when you get back! LOVE,
and ps- i'm sending you one more pic tonight cause all my other ones are SO outdated, heheheh! LOVE
I love reading your sweet blog! All the pictures are beyond gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteCan I just tell you that I am jealous of your life! You guys are so adorable, and I would LOVE to live overseas. What an awesome little family you have! Enjoy every minute:)
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wonderful images and so many things to be thankful about... need to make one of those lists as well. make you realize the many little wonderful things. xx
ReplyDeleteok that's it. forget spain. i'm moving to okinawa.
ReplyDeletemy heart just grew a little. love this. the little things, they are indefinitely the most important :)
ReplyDeleteyay! i'm up to almost 150 on my list! but girl, waking up to run and swim and then going to bed after wining and dining on that patio?! i mean... no words.
ReplyDeleteAwe...happy anniversary first and second...thanks for posting about operationletters! you are amazing!
ReplyDeletexoxo from Trinidad