Well…here I am in Kansas. I have no regrets about my quick decision to come. What a blessing to be here and spend time with lots of family and friends.
It has been a glorious day. Perfect weather…wonderful conversation…a few tears shed.
Oh, and all those family hugs I’d been needing? Got ’em. Lots of ’em. I’m sure we’ll get a few more in while I’m here.
I’m so grateful that God put it on my heart to come. I’m so glad Matt was kind enough to make do without me for a few days this week (and oh my word I hope he finds enough food in the fridge to eat while I’m gone). I’m thankful for a safe trip and that the boys traveled so well.
And I’m so thankful for this special time with people I love.
Join us for Gratituesday! Read the details here, then come link up with us. If you don’t have a blog, leave a comment letting us know what you’re thankful for!
**Mr. Linky ate too much at his Memorial Day cookout. Please leave your link in the comments section. I’ll try to continue to add your links as I can. :)
1. Amy @ Finer Things
2. Mother Hen
3. Hannah
4. It Feels Like Chaos
5. Patti
6. Gigi
7. Josette
8. The Happy Housewife
9. Jenn @ Beautiful Calling
10. Angie
11. Snow White
12. Jennifer
13. Kerry
14. Holly
15. Jody
16. A Simple Walk (family, freedom, food)
17. Myra
18. Mominin
19. Brianna @ Heart(h) Management (Unplugged and Plugged In)
20. Beth @ Not a Bow in Sight
21. Sarah
22. Jill Roper
23. Auntie Q
24. Alison at Hospitality Haven
25. Penny
26. Carrie at Blessed Chaos
27. Kelly
28. Emily at Barefoot in the Rain
29. Elizabeth at Heartfelt Homemaking
30. Elizabeth at Small Town Blessings
31. Jamie
32. Meg
I’m thankful that you made the trip, too! Can’t wait to get together tomorrow!
Here’s my link: http://amysfinerthings.com/the-best-is-yet-to-come
Hi Laura,
Thanks for hosting Gratituesday! Here’s my link.http://shipfullofpirates.com/2009/05/25/rabbit-cages/
Thanks,
Mother Hen
Have a safe and fun trip!
http://wisdomspupil.blogspot.com/2009/05/gratituesday_25.html
Glad the trip turned out well! Good for you for going!
Here is my Gratituesday link: http://itfeelslikechaos.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-to-entertain-2-little-kids.html
Aren’t those spontaneous trips the best? I’m so glad you decided to make the trip too, and I can’t wait to hear all the details of your exciting day tomorrow.
Here’s my post:
A Simple Walk (family, freedom, food)
http://asimplewalk.blogspot.com/2009/05/our-summer-has-officially-begun.html
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Glad you were able to spend time with family during this holiday! Be safe traveling!
I’m thankful for Sweet Family Times: http://happyhousewifelivinglife.blogspot.com/2009/05/sweet-family-times.html
I’m so grateful for the way God gently molds and shapes me! Thankful for “God’s chisel!”
thankful for all my friends. They help to encourage me to “fight the good fight”.
http://catholicmommy-josette.blogspot.com/
Are you getting together with Amy? I turn off my computer for the weekend and there is a bloggy meet up!!! I am jealous!
Toni
http://thehappyhousewife.com/service/
The Greatest Change
http://www.beautifulcalling.ca/2009/05/theres-been-great-change.html
I am so glad that you were able to visit your family we had a family celebration of sorts at my home as well. Here is my post to this wonderful gratituesday http://shopannies.blogspot.com/2009/05/gratituesday_26.html
What a blessing to spend time with family… those trips are rare treasures.
Here’s my gratituesday post — http://changingreflection.blogspot.com/2009/05/gratituesday_26.html
This is my first Gratituesday post, but I’m so thankful I have to participate! I’m going to be an aunt!!!
http://savingandgiving.blogspot.com/2009/05/gratituesday-im-going-to-be-aunt.html
I’m grateful for the sunshine this week. It’s been pouring almost day and night, and we are so glad to go outside and play!!!
http://dardenhomeschool.blogspot.com/2009/05/sunshine.html
So glad you are enjoying your getaway!
Here is my link:
http://mommysblessings.blogspot.com/2009/05/gratituesdaythe-little-blessings.html
Enjoy the kisses and hugs!
http://oneblessedmamaofboys.blogspot.com/2009/05/back-in-swing-of-things.html
Glad you got to spend much needed time with family! Here is mine:
http://mominin-thepeerreview.blogspot.com/2009/05/gratituesday_26.html
I hope you have an absolutely wonderful time with your family.
Brianna @ Heart(h) Management (Unplugged and Plugged In)
http://www.hearthmanagement.com/2009/05/unplugged-and-plugged-in.html
Darn that Mr. Linky!
http://notabowinsight.blogspot.com/2009/05/he-didnt-want-bike.html
You are brave! I have still not ever traveled by myself with my kids. I am so glad you have so many hugs there.
My link is http://sarahlscott.blogspot.com/2009/05/gratituesday-where-jesus-lives.html
Thanks for hosting Gratituesday! I am thankful for my family and a little extra sleep!
http://pennypinchingpenguin.blogspot.com/2009/05/gratituesday-family-and-sleep.html
Poor Mr.Linky lol!
My link is http://godblessmyboys.blogspot.com/2009/05/gratituesday_26.html
Hugs are good, Laura.
Have Fun! My post is up http://theoldmasonjar.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/gratituesday-on-loan/
Sharing my gratitude today:
http://hammsandcheeses.blogspot.com/2009/05/gratituesday_26.html
LOVE you blog. I found it last week …
I just read your post about your couins this morning- I know it’s been a year, but I am still so sorry.
What happened to their dog-kids? I hope they found happy homes!
I’m glad you’re enjoying your time with family!
http://alison.blogsome.com/2009/05/26/gratituesday-3/
After living so far away from family I have truly come to appreciate every precious moment I can spend with family no matter how brief.
This week I am grateful for our church family even though we are moving and have to say goodbye to them. Here is the link to the story…
http://ourblessedchaos.blogspot.com/2009/05/sad-day.html
I’m grateful for so much, but this week it has to be fore green plants ant tarps. Here is the link for my post.
http://heartfelthomemaking.blogspot.com/2009/05/gratituesday-green-plants-tarp.html
I’m so glad you made it safe and sound and that you’re having a terrific visit :)
Here’s my post: http://smalltownblessings.blogspot.com/2009/05/gratituesday-freedom.html
Sorry, I forgot to add mine yesterday.
Visit me at:
http://thisisthedayletusrejoice.blogspot.com
I’m grateful for bathtub swimming! :)
http://megdickey.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/gratituesday-9/
I’m glad the Lord is blessing you with this trip!! Sounds like you needed it!! :D
I just got back from a spontanious trip too. What a blessing it was and how much I missed my sweet husband! I’m glad to be home again. Maybe I’ll actually get with it enough to blog about it. :)