Thankful

Sometimes it is so nice to hear only the click of the keyboard and the moist shrug of the Keurig machine as I sit down after work. My feet hurt and my face is sweaty feeling as I kept forgetting to adjust the heater in my classroom. My students now call me "Mrs. Culby" and I am a bit ridiculous in my love-dovey "newly married" frame of mind right now -- I get that. My life feels precious and sweet and freeing and soft...like freshly washed sheets that are the just right amount of cold when you get in. I won't pretend that I haven't had my own share of struggles -- I certainly have. But, there are days when things align and your spirit, and emotions, and body feel so well-connected that it just makes me want to run, or organize, or...write. Maybe even all 3.

So, here's a thankful list. My first one since getting married...maybe it will look different.

My husband (woop, there it is)

My little home (the cutest little place in the fall!)

Grace and forgiveness 

Understanding

LOVE

My hope chest turned coffee table 

My in-laws

My nieces!

Attending a church where I hear God's love for me EVERY SINGLE WEEK (so important for me)

Seeing my husband walk in from work with a smile on his face

My wooden cutting board

My glass pitcher

Holding my strong husband's hand

My new school and students

HOPE

FREEDOM

JOY

Mountains

Spatulas

Trips with the hubs

Having a husband who plans fun, creative dates

Seeing my friends get married and have babies

My sister, my "Little One"

My brother and sis-in law

Parents who are supportive, helpful, and always ready to listen

Friends who are faithful, helpful, and loving in the most beautiful way

Memories of a sweet wedding, and smiling at the future I know God has planned.

The HOPE and UTTER JOY that comes from knowing that God's best for my husband and me is YET TO COME.