November 13, 2013
Today I am thankful for cars. Not just any cars, but our cars in particular. I am thankful that we have vehicles to get our kids to and from school, carry my groceries in, go to church in, and visit friends and family in. I am thankful that, while we are not the best stewards of the vehicles we own, we have been able to use them to bless people. One day, hopefully, I'll be thankful for a bigger vehicle, but for now I am thankful that we have 2 cars that work.
Living this crazy life the Robles way. It's not always easy, but it's always worth it.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Thankful November-Day 12
November 12, 2013
Today I am thankful for warm weather. As the temperature dropped all day and I was cold whether I was inside or outside, all I could do was check my weather app to see when it would warm up again. Most people hate the Texas heat, but this girl, this girl loves it! I mean, what isn't nice about sweet cotton shirts or tank tops and shorts and flip flops? And tans, who doesn't love a good tan. Instead I am stuck in cold weather in an itchy sweater. Also, when it's warmer I can BBQ and enjoy it. You can go swimming in a pool or at the beach.
Thank God for warm weather in this Great State!
Today I am thankful for warm weather. As the temperature dropped all day and I was cold whether I was inside or outside, all I could do was check my weather app to see when it would warm up again. Most people hate the Texas heat, but this girl, this girl loves it! I mean, what isn't nice about sweet cotton shirts or tank tops and shorts and flip flops? And tans, who doesn't love a good tan. Instead I am stuck in cold weather in an itchy sweater. Also, when it's warmer I can BBQ and enjoy it. You can go swimming in a pool or at the beach.
Thank God for warm weather in this Great State!
Monday, November 11, 2013
Thankful November- Day 11
Today I am thankful for all of the Veterans who have served this great nation. Thank you to the men and women of the USMC, Navy, Army and Air Force who have selflessly given up their lives and freedom, some to the point of death, so that we can live our lives freely. Freedom is not free or cheap, so thank you. I am blessed to be surrounded by men and women who have selflessly served the good ole USA and could not be more proud of them and thankful for them.
So to all the Veterans out there, Thank you! May God bless you in all that you do. And to my most favorite Veteran, I love you, Elias! Thank you for being so great!
So to all the Veterans out there, Thank you! May God bless you in all that you do. And to my most favorite Veteran, I love you, Elias! Thank you for being so great!
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Thankful November-Day 10
November 10, 2013
Today I am thankful for the United States Marine Corps. I am thankful for the 238 years of service that they have done for our country. And while I tease Elias for it quite a bit, I am thankful that they understand just how awesome they are;) I am thankful that their dress blues cannot be rivaled and that they are Always Faithful. If you've ever met a Marine, you will see quality play out. I am thankful to be a part of this family/community. The Few. The Proud. The Marines. Semper Fi!
Today I am thankful for the United States Marine Corps. I am thankful for the 238 years of service that they have done for our country. And while I tease Elias for it quite a bit, I am thankful that they understand just how awesome they are;) I am thankful that their dress blues cannot be rivaled and that they are Always Faithful. If you've ever met a Marine, you will see quality play out. I am thankful to be a part of this family/community. The Few. The Proud. The Marines. Semper Fi!
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Thankful November-Day 9
November 9, 2013
Today I am thankful for my church, The Austin Stone Community Church. I am thankful for the people who listened to God and came to Austin. When I was in college, my junior year, I was struggling with finding a body of believers to worship with and could not figure out what was missing. I was going to skip my Phi Lamb meeting to go to a basketball game (gasp!) and one morning I got on the bus and one of my sisters in Christ told me to go to the meeting because Chris Tomlin was going to be there. I went to be able to worship with Chris Tomlin and I remember him and Matt Carter telling us that they had started a church and were hoping to reach out to the UT campus. Almost 11 years later I dropped my baby off in the nursery that I served in for almost 6 years. I drop my kids off at classes where I can trust that they are speaking the Truth to them. I am thankful that The Stone isn't just the cool place to go to church but instead it's a Church that calls us to love a life that aligns with the Word of God. That I walk away from each Sunday with a new insight of who Jesus is. That I sit in a courtroom filled with people who love Him and it shows because they are there supporting adoption. It shows to the point that a stranger leans over and asks who we are and what church we go to because she has never seen support of adoption like this before. I am so blessed to worship my Savior with a body of believers who are serving God and making His name known.
Thank you Jesus for the Austin Stone.
Today I am thankful for my church, The Austin Stone Community Church. I am thankful for the people who listened to God and came to Austin. When I was in college, my junior year, I was struggling with finding a body of believers to worship with and could not figure out what was missing. I was going to skip my Phi Lamb meeting to go to a basketball game (gasp!) and one morning I got on the bus and one of my sisters in Christ told me to go to the meeting because Chris Tomlin was going to be there. I went to be able to worship with Chris Tomlin and I remember him and Matt Carter telling us that they had started a church and were hoping to reach out to the UT campus. Almost 11 years later I dropped my baby off in the nursery that I served in for almost 6 years. I drop my kids off at classes where I can trust that they are speaking the Truth to them. I am thankful that The Stone isn't just the cool place to go to church but instead it's a Church that calls us to love a life that aligns with the Word of God. That I walk away from each Sunday with a new insight of who Jesus is. That I sit in a courtroom filled with people who love Him and it shows because they are there supporting adoption. It shows to the point that a stranger leans over and asks who we are and what church we go to because she has never seen support of adoption like this before. I am so blessed to worship my Savior with a body of believers who are serving God and making His name known.
Thank you Jesus for the Austin Stone.
Thankful November-Day 8
November 8, 2013
Today I am thankful for my home. I am thankful that God out is where we are at for a reason. I did have a problem with being content with my house but today I don't struggle with that. I am thankful that I live in a neighborhood that has kids that are the same ages as my kids. I am thankful that I have neighbors that became friends. I am thankful that I have neighbors who didn't speak more than a hello to me before Colty died but when he died they noticed and embraced me and my family. They banded together to help us and sent us notes. I'm thankful my kids have a place to sleep every night. That they have a constant here on earth.
Thank you Jesus for making my house a home.
Today I am thankful for my home. I am thankful that God out is where we are at for a reason. I did have a problem with being content with my house but today I don't struggle with that. I am thankful that I live in a neighborhood that has kids that are the same ages as my kids. I am thankful that I have neighbors that became friends. I am thankful that I have neighbors who didn't speak more than a hello to me before Colty died but when he died they noticed and embraced me and my family. They banded together to help us and sent us notes. I'm thankful my kids have a place to sleep every night. That they have a constant here on earth.
Thank you Jesus for making my house a home.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Thankful November-Day 7
November 7, 2013
Today I'm thankful for adoption. Today was National Adoption Day. I got to sit in a courtroom with about 100 other people or so and watch as my friend and her 2 boys became a Forever Family. I listened to 2 teenage boys say that they wanted her to be their mom. Then , after celebrating, I went to pick up my son. My son. My forever son. And we got home and he helped me unload my car and I went to the kitchen and I watched him play with his baby sister in her car seat and then take her out and then ask if he could feed her. His baby sister. Then I opened the door for my daughter. My precious first born. And I thought to myself , I am so thankful that my baby girl has Kristina and Christian as her big sister and big brother. Forever. I am beyond thankful that God has called our family to adopt. I could not imagine my life without my kids.
Thank You Jesus for adopting me into Your family so I could adopt my kids.
Today I'm thankful for adoption. Today was National Adoption Day. I got to sit in a courtroom with about 100 other people or so and watch as my friend and her 2 boys became a Forever Family. I listened to 2 teenage boys say that they wanted her to be their mom. Then , after celebrating, I went to pick up my son. My son. My forever son. And we got home and he helped me unload my car and I went to the kitchen and I watched him play with his baby sister in her car seat and then take her out and then ask if he could feed her. His baby sister. Then I opened the door for my daughter. My precious first born. And I thought to myself , I am so thankful that my baby girl has Kristina and Christian as her big sister and big brother. Forever. I am beyond thankful that God has called our family to adopt. I could not imagine my life without my kids.
Thank You Jesus for adopting me into Your family so I could adopt my kids.
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