Multitude Monday

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It's been a tiring, rough week but I've seen God's hand in our move to a new home in so many ways. It has been amazing to me to see how everything worked out beautifully. We are truly blessed by a wonderful church family!

This week, I'm thankful for Blessings #286-303

♥ Being able to donate a few pieces of furniture to people who had need of it.

♥ A gift of an early dismissal because of snow which gave me an unplanned afternoon to pack.

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♥ A dinner delivered by a friend the night before the move.

♥ 17 friends who showed up with trucks and manpower on Saturday.

♥ Two friends who helped me with last minute packing.

♥ Lunch provided for the movers by two different people at church.

♥ Soaring birds.

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♥ A friend who stayed after everyone left to help me arrange some furniture.

♥ A man who came back later in the afternoon to pray for our family.

♥ An older couple from church who showed up with dinner and prayed for our family as well.

♥ Someone who showed up with a can of coffee.

♥ Being able to bless two people who are also moving with empty boxes.

♥ Gaining an hour on Sunday mornings by moving next to the church.

♥ Being able to walk to church. ;-)

♥ A potluck after church yesterday which meant I didn't have to cook.

♥ Arriving at church to discover that arrangements had been made to give us gifts of freezer meals during the week.

♥ A wonderful Sunday afternoon for my children exploring the woods around the property.

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and finally...

♥ A beautiful sunset from my kitchen window.

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Comments

  1. ElizabethdMarch 28, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Terri, you are truly blessed with your church family. I'm so glad you are safely in your new home.

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  2. Karen TwomblyMarch 28, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    What a blessing to read of how well you church family is taking care of you all!! :) God is good!!

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  3. Drucilla's StitchesMarch 28, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I love to read your Monday blessings! I have just joined and posted my own today for the first time. Thank you for sharing.

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  4. Kelly HallahanMarch 28, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    how good to see God's people truly being the church to you! we're about to move too- half way round the world... not looking forward to the logistics of it all- but grateful He is the One who calls us and carries us!

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  5. ReneeMarch 28, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    What a lovely list :) Not many things make me feel more loved than when my church family and friends have come alongside in support - and 17 moving helpers is some good support! :) I'm praying for you and your sweet family as you settle into your new home.

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  6. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Here from Ann's... this is a beautiful post! Especially encouraging to see the Body of Christ at work!

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  7. Shaunie @ Up the SunbeamMarch 28, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I'm not sure I've ever been a part of a church family that functioned with such helpful hands and loving hearts. It's a blessing to know that they exist!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    A lot to be thankful for there Terri. So glad you got moved in ok, and your church family were there for you. xx

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  9. Cora from Hidden RichesMarch 28, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    You are #1 on Ann's list today, so you are first on my reading of lists of gratitudes! I'm so glad I came here first thing! Isn't it wonderful when friends are REALLY friends and help with the packing, moving, meals, AND. . . a can of coffee!!!! Can't get any better than that. But your last picture said it all ---- HOME! A picture from your window. God is so good, isn't He????

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  10. LynnMarch 28, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    How I wish I belonged to your church :)
    Terri I am so glad everything has gone well for your move. I have not slept so well of late and when I don't sleep I fill those wee small hours with prayer and you and yours were right on up there in my prayer requests :)
    Sending you much love and happiness for you new home. Are you on Spring break this week? I hope so, then you can empty boxes and settle in. Remember to take lots of tea breaks.
    Much love.
    L.x.

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  11. Kay KMarch 28, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    What a wonderful church family !!! thanks for shairng your thankfulness and blessings ...so glad to that we can share our blessings

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  12. CraigMarch 28, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    I heart Mondays now, and I’m here from Ann’s, and a tiring week that ended well – yay ƪ(◠‿◠)╯- and my favorite from your list today… actually no numbers - just all the people loving you like the church is supposed to love – I pick all of those as my faves.

    God Bless and keep you
    May His face shine upon you…
    and all of yours.

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  13. NadineMarch 28, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I am so happy to hear that your move has gone well for you and your family!!!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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  14. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Terri, You are certainly blessed with a wonderful circle of friends. I am so happy the move is behind you. I am also wondering when you have spring break??? Take care and don't work too hard unpacking.

    Debbi

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  15. The Woman with the issue of bloodMarch 28, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Hello, I just found your blog today and you have blessed my socks off this Monday !! thank you.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    What a BEAUTIFUL sunset photo! I love the contrast...

    (Just visiting from Ann's...)

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  17. DianneMarch 29, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Now, you have blessed me for I have been praying for this move and a lot of the things listed are things that I have prayed for for you. I love getting answers to my prayers...that is my blessing!

    Welcome to your new home, Terri!

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  18. JennyMarch 30, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I dream of being able to walk to Church...but I love living in the country too much ;)

    You list of gratitude reveals His Divine fingerprint everywhere. He blesses abundantly!

    I am a new follower, please stop by and consider returning the favor.

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