I’m thankful for…these are the only words that come to me today. God must really be telling me to reflect. Take time and breath. I had other posts planned for today. But that is ok. I think I am also a little inspired by my new friend’s blog and the way she starts each week. With a grateful heart. (Check her out at she is precious, sweet and kind) And she inspires others to start their week the same way. I’m a little behind, but better late than never. Here are a few things that I am thankful for today…
This is our house…I am beyond grateful/thankful/joyful about it…
We have two gigantic Blackberry bushes in our garden. I am thankful for the fact that they are COVERED in promise. Green, red and some ripe black berries are literally all over the place. I know the yummy fun to come when my kids get to pick buckets full of berries. They adore our garden.
Then there is our lush grapevine, drooping with the weight of baby grape clumps. We had a ton of grapes last year, but I didn’t know what to do with them. They were heavy on seeds. This year, I am more prepared and plan on making jelly. I’m thankful for how beautiful they are and that experience has taught me to plan better.
My heart is always thankful for our Magnolia tree. We live in the South, but not in an area they do very well. Our tree is old and looses half it’s leaves this time each year. I keep thinking we are going to loose it, but it fills back out and never stops showing off with it’s flamboyant big white flowers.
Beautiful pictures! you have to help me garden when we move!
I would love that! Can’t wait to see you new place…
Beautiful pictures to start this gloomy looking day with. I can’t wait to see what you do with that wood! I’m thankful for CBS that brought us together as friends.
you know me well..I have a few ideas in mind 🙂 I agree, so grateful for CBS and your friendship
love this! needed to read it today!
I needed to write it. I literally couldn’t do anything else until I did!
I LOVE Emily….she is a beautiful person inside and out and so wise beyond her years. I am seriously dying to go to Nashville just to meet her in person. Sorry about your tree…but please tell me you saved some of it and are going to build something amazing to use in your house!! HAve a super day…hope we are going to get together soon.
I know! roadtrip!!?? She is absolutely the cutest thing ever. I have some wood set aside…
What a beautiful house in a gorgeous setting. Love all of the trees!
Sorry about that one tree that had to come down.
Thanks for the reminder to be thankful and grateful for all of the amazing people and things God has placed in our lives.
Hope you have a wonderful day today~
Melanie
thank you Melanie. e have a hole in our landscape now, but I know it will fill in soon. Hope your day is great as well!
That tree is amazing! Those are some great photos!
Thanks Cassie…I was sad to see the giant go 🙁 We have been putting it off for a long time now. My husband said last night he slept like a baby through the storms we had because he didn’t have to worry about waking up to that tree on our house!
🙂 This entire post of yours makes me smile. I love that God is encouraging you to rest in all of the good things. The wood from that tree is beautiful, Kim! Is there something you can do with it? Some type of craft to keep in your home?!
🙂 thank you. I have a few things in mind for projects, we will see…thanks for your encouragement!
Aw your home is so beautiful! Those blackberries look delicious– I’m jealous you have them growing just feet from your kitchen!
I love your heart! And, I love how all your readers know that something great will come of that wood! Can’t wait to see what you do! Let’s get together soon!