How to be Grateful in an Imperfect House
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- How to be grateful in an imperfect house - that can be hard sometimes, believe me! I hope today's post is an encouragement to you. It was a good reminder for me especially!
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I read somewhere something that has stayed with me - “How would you feel if you woke up tomorrow without everything that you didn’t give thanks for the night before ?” Helps me to keep things in perspective - Blessings to all 🥰🙏
That's for sure. Nothing is guaranteed in life and it's scary!
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That gave me chills. So true!
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Needed this video this morning. I'm downsizing from my 4,000sq ft home we built in '94. I raised my family here, but my husband left and I can't afford this big house on my own. I've been crying like crazy for months and months. But I'm so grateful I got to build a house. I'm so grateful I got to have my family here. It has been filled with laughter over the years. I'm praying the new family has as much fun and love as mine did. I'm just going to concentrate on making my small rental home a lovely cozy female space until I find my small dream home. I'm thankful for my past & hoping to move forward with grace. My son keeps teasing me about pink tablecloths and pink throw cushions on the sofa, but I'm grateful for the opportunity to do a white space with pink accents. All the best to you and your lovely home.
All the best to you as you discover who your new self is! I went through a divorce as well and it's not fun...BUT I make all my own decorating decisions now and I love that lol.
I completely understand why you would be emotional, thinking of all the memories, but I am so happy you get to build your forever home and decorate it exactly how you want to! I pray it all comes together perfectly for you!
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ms annette...we never understand how or why...but life teaches. Although it feels like things are falling apart...they're actually falling into place...may your sadness turn to joy
I’m so sorry for the pain you’re going through
When I went through my divorce many years ago I worried until I was almost physically sick about if I would have enough money to live in a decent place. I bought an older small home and I know where you're coming from. I made changes that I could do myself like take down wallpaper and paint. There were so many things I wanted to change but couldn't afford to but I was always so extremely grateful for my home. Fast forward to the present. A few years ago I saw my neighborhood deteriorating and decided to sell. I crunched numbers because I would be retiring soon. I told myself it's not the end of the world if I have a house payment in retirement. With a lot of creative financial planning prior to my retirement I was able to have a new home built! I've never taken things for granted my whole life even though I've yearned for this and that but I will tell you that I cried when I moved into my new home because when I went through the divorce never did I think I could have a brand new home built in a nicer area! I am truly blessed.
That is so wonderful!!
So happy for you!!
That is so exciting! Congratulations on being able to build your home and I hope you love it!
You are right, many people would give anything to have a house, that's why we have to be grateful for what we have
Volunteer work and travels have taken me to parts of the world where having a home is a luxury many people will never experience. I've been in Uganda where an entire family lived in a mud hut, obviously with no electricity or running water. I've been to Hong Kong, where a family of five lived in one room 9'x12'. At night they slept on mats on the floor and the mats were rolled up in the daytime. The mother cooked meals on a sterno burner on a tiny balcony the size of a baby's play pen. The bathroom was down the hall and serviced 12 families. So if you have a home, rented or owned, if you have an apartment, or condo, you are more fortunate than so many in our world.
I lived in rentals for decades. Feeling safe anywhere is so important. I made every space as warm and welcoming as I could for me and my daughter. Now I own my home and hers. I always feel like my home deserves to be improved to thank it for my shelter❤️
God has reminded me just this week that I've been so blessed over the course of my life. There's so much about our house that need to be done but you know what? I have heat, air, lots of stuff, food and clothing! My daughter in laws parents lost every single possession they had this summer and now her mother has terminal cancer. I stood in the shower Monday night and just sobbed my eyes out and had to repent of my whining. Every word you spoke today is truth! I have children and grandchildren that are my world. I am a daughter of the most high God who loves me a Sons worth! What more do any of us need? I pray God blesses you good!!😘
So glad you are speaking of this. Too often I see/hear influencers being very critical of a home they have as they share their renovations- calling things ugly, horrible, “what were they thinking “, etc. There could very well be a subscriber viewing who has that very thing and make them feel bad or embarrassed or that their home isn’t worthy to invite people over. It’s okay to want to change things to your own taste- but, carefully watch what we say. The thing is, styles are constantly changing and eventually everything is out of style at some point. I’m quite confident God does not care if we have old cabinets instead of open shelving. I’m grateful for my upper kitchen cabinets that have food in them. 😉
One of the things that helps me is looking at real estate listings because I’ve never seen ANYTHING on the market in my price range that is anywhere close to as charming as what I have. That’s when I start looking for ways to tweak what I have to make it better.
You are absolutely right ~ it brings to mind the verse Hebrews 13:5a ‘Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have’. Granted I’m older, so I’ve had plenty of time to learn this 😊… and ‘this too shall pass’ is another phrase I think on, when I can’t have something or something done immediately, sometimes, after the fact, I realize I’m better off without it. People want bigger and better and strive for more and more, I’m thankful for a roof over my head, a comfortable bed, and food enough to eat. Lastly, the more you have the more you’re responsible for.. less responsibility leaves precious time to be spent with our loved ones 💕
I am always grateful for my clean bed to sleep in at night. And I know I’m safe enough to sleep.
I remember my father telling me once....when you are wishing for what someone else has, others are wishing they had what you have...those words have helped me remain grateful for what I have😁
This came at just the right time! We just made a huge move from NY to TN, and we decided to rent for a year while we get settled. The house is beautiful and spacious, but it hasn't been updated in 15 years, the pantry is lacking, among other things. I'm trying to be thankful and content while we settle into the area. I'm making it beautiful.
You are absolutely right. I live in a 71 year old home. The rooms are not large to accommodate a lot of people for gatherings. It has a lot of quirks, but I love it. We bought it when I was 18 years old and expecting our first child. If the walls could talk, they could tell you some stories...lol. We've had good times and bad, but weathered it all as a family for the last 47 years in this home. We need to remember that family IS the most important thing. While it's not a mansion, when I turn the door knob...I'm home.
A former pastor once told our church , in America we are so blessed that we're stressed and it's true, sometimes we just have to stop and realize how blessed we are and what we take so much forgranit that others only wish they had.
its funny when you talk of your orange hardwood floors. I would kill for those floors. I have old, worn bunched up carpet and cant afford to replace them. I am 70 and live alone so have no one to help with any projects . I am sure your are grateful for the amazing man you married who makes your visions come true. What a blessing. And as for your cramped quarters, thats to be expected with an expanding family. And those 4 boys will continue to grow and need more space. But you have a guy who can add a bunk room at some point to accommodate for your beautiful family. My dream is hardwood floors, an arched doorway, french doors , a house full of love and laughter. You are truly blessed.
Great video Andrea, you have been such a blessing to so many women with what I call spiritual wisdom, we all need reminding on being grateful and for many of us it has come at a good time, thank you for sharing. BLESSINGS to you and to your family…
So true
What a well said & needed video for us all! Thank you so much for this! I too have divorced & had to down size big time! You find you really can live with less! I moved near my daughter & could not afford a house but was able to find a condo! My condo is full of sunshine through out the day! Which I'm so grateful for! Space here is very limited & I'll probably have to get rid of more stuff, cause I don't like clutter! But I'm okay with that! It's just me & I'm a very low key person. Sure I can find things to grumble about but I chose not to! Life dealt me a situation that hurt beyond measure but I do have so much to be grateful for! It's all in the attitude you choose!!! Love, love, love your videos! They give me such joy!
Andrea, this is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your heart about our common struggles as home makers. You've refreshed my perspective on the blessings right in front of me. And, yes, this concept carries over to other areas too. This stood out to me as a single girl longing to marry - for many years I heard wives complain about the habits of their husbands. I would've been thrilled to pick up those dirty socks & muddy boots! This is a lesson I hope to carry through every day of the wonderful marriage God has given. It is true. Others ARE praying for what you may have! How good God is to us all the time! Thank you so much for sharing, Andrea! ☺️
Thank you for sharing. I totally understand what your saying Andrea. My husband and I grew up poor and I guess I never realized that I was poor. I felt blessed but I did not have my own room till I was 17. I slept on the sofa for a long time. My husband and I worked hard for a lot of things we have had but we have had some really tough times and there were times I could not shop and yet I did not need anything . I just got used to be able to shop and now that I look back God taught me that I was totally fine and all my needs were supplied in those times and I was not always not happy . I just truly remember that. God has blessed us so much. We have a lot materially in our life now than some times in our past but truly I know that stuff does not bring Happiness. I know you know that too. My true Joy comes in my relationship with God and my husband and the list goes on. I just know I have times too when I look at other homes and I say wow that is a huge house or wow they have such talent and I dont in that. Yet we as humans can say stuff to ourselves that is not true because when Our negativity takes over sometimes it can run a muck in us . So I agree we have to be thankful for little things and then we do begin to realize that what may be bothering us does not bother us as much. I need to stop talking so much but thank you Andrea. Your a blessing.
You are truly a beautiful woman/wife/mother. I love your values. Raise your children the way you were as you spread positions peace. Thank you Andrea. Keep the spirit! Love. Javachickennurse in rural Florida
WE moved to Ohio a few yrs ago. We are blessed with farms nearby and open fields. On the first morning here we awoke to Canada geese flying overhead and several train whistles in the air. This reminds me to be thankful for some of God's "music."
Perfect timing with this episode. I want to paint my livingroom in my very old Victorian home. Back problems are stopping me right now. Maybe need surgery. Getting older. But I love the idea of gratitude. Grateful every day, roof over my head, good food, comfortable bed, comfortable shoes. Learned that from an elderly woman. Thank you for reminding me of being grateful!🥰
I'd like to have more space where I live with my family but I am grateful that God has allowed my bed to be right close to the window so that if I wanted I could leave the blinds open at night, and wake up to the beautiful sunrise. ❤
Just something little that brings me joy.
Beautiful!...Praise God from whom ALL Blessings flow.....
Smart girl! There are so many people that have nothing.
Thank you for those encouraging words! So grateful the Lord put that on your heart to share with us. Count all our blessings big and small.
What a lovely reminder as we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday! We recently downsized to an older home that needs updating. It's easy to fixate on the things you would like to change. Our new home is in a great location and very close to our other family members. Having this time with our loved ones means so much more than fancy finishes and big rooms. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
That is amazing you are close to family, that is so special. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!
I love your floors. they are warm and inviting
THANK YOU for this video. We purchased my husband’s grandparents home 29 years ago. The home is a Sears kit home from the 1930’s. Through the years we have updated and remodel. I have come to love our home. This home is where my father in law was born and our daughters being raised. I can’t imagine living anywhere else. It took me years to get here but I praise God for my blessings. ❤️
Wow, that is so incredibly special. I love the history, what a special home!!
You are such a light to this dark world. Thank you for this post and especially at Thanksgiving.
Thankful to see this first this this morning. What a beautiful reminder from an equally beautiful soul! God's blessing to you and your loved ones during this season Andrea!
❤ thank you! I'm grateful that you are here to speak God's word.
We always recognize how lucky we are to have a roof over our heads and food on the table. I do think you are perfect. You burst my bubble😩.
Yes, I know we all have hard days , but you do focus on the good and it shows in you children and the pride you have for your family. God bless!
Thank you so much. I have been reminding my kids that we are fortunate to have a home and food. We do take things for granted, but when we look at the big picture we have all been blessed in many ways.
Beautiful thoughts. Everybody needs to hear that.❤️🙏
I really needed this today. My home is small and not fancy at all. But I take pride in what I have. ❤️
I love those orange floors! So vintage.
Thank you so much! I have been having so many negative thoughts about our home & how I want it to look (I really love it) . I am going to use your post to remind myself that it doesn't have to be perfect - just loved!!!
I have been writing down 5 things that I am thankful for each day for several years. When I first started it was easy. But I don't write down the same thing twice , so some days it can be challenging. It has caused me to really look at every blessing, large or small.
You are so great full and gracious,this is how you come across to me. Such true words! Your boys are just adorable! We are retired and I have those days! I get it. You are such a dear.
Needed to hear this! We are moving in a couple weeks, and even though it's actually less of a fixer upper than where we are now, there are still things I'd like to change. We've been here 6 years and I've slowly made changes, and now I have to start over again. I'm excited, but need the reminder that things take time and not everything will get done at once.
I really needed to hear this today 💙
Like you Andrea I am a creator and I love to change my spaces, move furniture,etc. but how I deal with wanting new or additional rooms is to try to create what it is about the space I want . For example if i say I want a home office. Do I really need a whole room for it? Maybe I just need a desk in an area that will be all my stuff. No room for a desk ? Then maybe getting some baskets that I can use to keep receipts I need, coupons I clip, invitations to events. So the bottom line is I try to “ create”: what it is I am wanting the space for. P.S. I think your basement is looking phenomenal. Absolutely gorgeous !
What a lovely reminder to us all Andrea! Thank you!!
Thank you!people love gratefulness in others!harder for ourselves to get ahold of
Your floors are beautiful!!
Agree. Greatfulness creates joy. Both are contagious. Greatfulness is a type of mindfulness that can be made into a habit with practice. Sometimes all it takes is purposefully setting aside a few moments just to think about what we are grateful for and to just be calm with those thoughts. A good tool is to establish a trigger as a reminder to think about gratitude. I used doing dishes. At first I had to put a Post-It note on my sink to remind me, then the feeling of the water on my hands would remind me. I remember that I always started with being grateful for clean water that we don't even have to boil for it to be safe to drink. Doing dishes and cleaning up the kitchen is rich with ideas for things to be grateful for: food, dishes, family, electric lights, a gas range, a clean home, etc. Steering my thoughts while doing dishes works for me, but someone else may have too many competing distractions and alone time in the shower may work better. Again, I start with being grateful for clean warm water, etc. Being grateful for a shiny toilet seat makes me look forward to wiping it down every day. Cleaning integrates with gratitude for me because cleaning keeps the every day experiences special. And decorating for Christmas makes things even more special. Gratefulness becomes interwoven with feeling cozy and content and loving and feeling loved. ❤🎄❤☕
My mom uses post it notes too, now she write them out a little neater. She posts verses too ❤️
Your floors are beautiful! You really need to see mine. But I practice gratefulness and simply look beyond them. I have to, otherwise I would always be negative and I'd be miserable.This is not my "dream house", but it is my forever home, so I am slowly, very slowly, making changes to it and making my dream home. I appreciate this post.
You have a beautiful home, I love those floors
Some days during a grump fest, I remember God inhabits the praises of his people🤗, And keep the praise worship music 🎶 going. Thankfully yours, Elizabeth
Sometimes our vulnerable human side gets nudged by the devil! He enjoys planting doubt whenever he can and in some cases he comes out the winner! I thank God every day for my home because I know all of the shelters are full and I am one lucky woman not to be one of those shelter residents!!! If I see something I want to change I only hope that it's something I can do myself. I live on social security and I 'm a widow so either I do it or it doesn't get done. When my husband was alive he was like your husband and he could do any and every project. It's different feel now, but I also find that now that I'm older I don't need as much as I thought I once did. You are a inspiration to so many honey. Keep on complaining it will get done in God's timing. Love you!
I recall someone saying, "Clean is free." When I am in a funk, I find that cleaning what I have lifts my spirits.
Oh my goodness… You have to remind yourself how blessed you are???
Don’t get me wrong, there is so much to do at my house but when I start hating where I live or really disliking my house I’ve learnt it’s because I’m not happy inside and I take it out on my house with negative thoughts 💭 The realisation that I actually do this was a giant step forward for me. Acknowledging the unhappiness is my next step and then sitting with myself quietly I ask myself “How can I make life happier”?I work at what I can do to change what’s making me unhappy and where possible make those changes and then I finish with positive and grateful thoughts 💭
Your video came on my newsfeed just now, which is I see was posted a year ago. Praise God for how timely your message is! I was looking for a video like this during the last year and wasn’t having much luck. But as I reflect back, I wander if I would have had the same heart posture that I do now to receive this message with a heart of gratitude? Thank you so much for this, Andrea! Your video is a reminder to be grateful for my new home despite the many imperfections and repairs that still need to take place. I’m grateful that God not only gifted me with a beautiful home but also how he entrusted me with this new home in this season. 💛🙏🏼
That saying, "when mama ain't happy . . . just took on a new light for me (thanks to you).
Thank you for the reminder to be grateful. My family of 5 has been living with my in-laws for over 2 years and is very easy to get frustrated and even angry at times. That being said my husband and I have our own room and my 3 kids have their own room. We have a bathroom for our family. We also have a sunroom to homeschool in. Guarding my mind and my tongue is so true. When I start complaining it just makes it worse.
It is so true isn't it?! Focusing on gratefulness isn't always easy and this was a reminder to myself as well. ❤
I am thankful I have a home. When I feel discontented I realize that my focus is on the wrong things. But when I focus on Jesus who gave His life for me I can't help but feel greatful, thankful and contented. Heaven is my real home and this earth is so temporary. When I feel bad about my home here on earth I remember that I have a perfect home waiting for me in heaven. God bless you and your sweet family.
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Your decor is so pretty I never noticed the floor
Thank you for the beautiful message. I needed to hear that today! ❤
I’m just binge watching all your videos , I just recently found you . Your story about showing your boys the sunrise made me cry . I could imagine such a precious moment , that within minutes was gone , because the sunrises changes so quickly, but you took the time to appreciate and share it . My children are grown and when we chat about them growing up , I’m amazed at what they remember compared to what I thought they would remember . Follow your heart while raising your children , it won’t steer you wrong as long as your grateful , joyful, hopeful and filled Gods love ❤️
Your home is beautiful. I would never move. A larger home means there is more space between you and your family members. A love cozy homes. Big homes lose that coziness.
We need to be most grateful for family, health, love, kindness…..all those things you can’t see but can feel with your heart!
So timely. We sold our large, Victorian style home 3 years ago and moved into our modest ranch home about 2.5 years ago. We had big plans. Renovate the kitchen. Refinish the floors. Paint. Siding. Yard. Gazebo. Shed. Lol. We bought our home "as is" knowing it smelled of cigarette smoke and later finding out the cooktop didn't work, dishwasher was broken, microwave ( from the 80s) on its last legs, flooding on the basement and dead trees that need removal. We have big plans that have taken waaay longer than we thought, not just pandemic related but time constraints as well. When I think about the to-do list compared to the tah-dah list I can get overwhelmed. But then we talk about how much we've changed this home, and we need to be humbly proud of where we are through God's grace. We redid our kitchen opening it up just a little and used salvaged cabinetry to make it beautiful and functional. We are still using electric burners to cook and just bought a good counter-top oven because the induction range we purchased won't be here until next year, but I love a good challenge and I think I've done well baking over the last year when the oven gave out with just a toaster oven.. We painted all the first floor rooms and have eradicated the smell. We've reworked the bathroom a bit. We still have several first floor projects to finish before getting to the basement and spring & summer keep us busy outside. It's time to thrive whether our home is done or not. In fact, as I listened to this vlog I was making a grocery list for dinner as I've invited friends over to dine. And family on Sunday. It doesn't have to be perfect. The new interior doors are stacked in the hall and I need to stash my husband's door tool kit so I can vacuum but being grateful for what we have and have accomplished helps the doldrums of its not enough to be tamped down.
Time to embrace the journey, not fret over it.
You really touched my heart with the perspective of someone else praying for what I have. I always hated living in apartments and I finally got my dream house in the country, surrounded by nature and silence.
I have since been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and lupus and I often think how unfortunate I am to have those diseases that keep me from properly managing my home and it makes me feel miserable. But then I think that if I didn't have my often messy house, I'd still be sick and stuck in an enclosed space, instead of being able to enjoy the sky and the trees around. And that acknowledgement makes me stronger and willing to be better.
So I try to motivate myself, watching inspiring people such as you, doing what I can actually do, and mostly acting on my wishes: I have an Instagram account for my home that helps me feel proud of every achievement and thankful for every little corner of my space. Thank you for help me keep the focus on what is truly important.
I found such value in this video. I’m 72 and have been greatly blessed all of my life! In the past couple of years, I’ve had a few health issues that have affected my nearly perfect and spoiled life! Haha. But as I struggled to accept some of these negative things I realized just how blessed I still am! My gratefulness has come with my trials! Sometimes I find myself being grateful for the very trials that made me sad to begin with. God always knows what’s best for us!
I used to think everything had to be perfect. I saw pics and read an article about a nicely decorated and cozy home. The homeowner said she only furnishes and decorates with items that can sustain wear and tear of everyday living. It changed my whole perspective. My priorities have certainly changed over the years. Thank you for sharing; we all can be hypercritical of ourselves and our possessions.
I'm just grateful i have a roof over my head and my family is healthy GOD BLESS and thank you..
So needed this today Andrea!!! Thank you!!!
Thank you for sharing your heart on this subject. I find myself being ungrateful for my home...I think we all do at some point. But then I have to refocus and look at the good things as you said.
So many wise words. Thank you so much for this beautiful video and message.
Amen!!! ❤ Thank you for your sweet spirit... a lovely reminder to just be grateful..
Needed this today! 😊🙏🏼 Thank you!
Thank you Andrea, I needed to hear this today. 💕💕
Thank you, Andrea! God is so good to provide us with so many blessings. ❤️
I read years ago someone's blog post about the blessings of limitation (sadly don't recall who for credit). Bottom line, she wrote to homeschooling families about the need to appreciate how much our families learned from not having the funds to do more. Ex the joy of praising God for fall leaves collected and placed in a bowl on the table vs. a plane trip to Aspen for skiing. Having fewer options allows us to lean on Him, grow our faith and creativity, and savor life's beautiful simplicity without the stress and anxiety of overwhelming choices that honestly don't satisfy deeply. Blessings to all 🍃🍂🍁
You radiate warmth and kindness and this is such a great message!!
Andrea, thank you so much for this video. God has blessed my family and myself so much, but I found myself complaining so much about my home and the things I want to do but can't at this point. I truly needed to hear this.
Touché Andrea… Touché. I am grateful for our big beautiful windows, we are blessed with the most beautiful sunsets.
Thank you, Andrea! I have soooo many things to be grateful for!
You are such a blessing to us all! I’m so excited to see each new video! You bring out all the little things in life ….that make life richer in love!
Very timely. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. I struggle with this but when I’m heading down that road I remember what a gift our home was to get after 7 long years of waiting to be back into our own place.
I’ve been in this house for 28 years and so many things need to be redone, but I am grateful every day. I grew up in a suburb of New York City so it was super crowded now I have a house with a fireplace that I always wanted and pine trees all over my yard. It sounds silly but those were things I always wanted when I was little 🥰
Not silly at all, that is very special ❤️
This has been my number one struggle! I'm very impatient when it comes to seeing my house remodel plans come to fruition, and in the past I'd get so upset. But I was reminded recently that the Lord really wants us to be content in everything He's given us. This is after all, a temporary state we are in, and we can't take our homes up to heaven. I'm reminded of the Israelites in the desert, and how their discontentment cost them the promise land. So cultivating contentment is hard, and It's a process, but we can get there! ☺️
Thank you, so encouraging!
To be grateful is to change your life for the better. It helps you have peace from with in your self. Thank you for reminding us. God bless.
Absolutely true!
I've heard of you through other TH-cam channels, so tonight I decided to check out your channel. I am so thankful that I chose this particular episode! I have too often given in to grumbling and complaining about my home. My home has many flaws , so many things that need fixing and improving that it gets overwhelming to think about. I could tell you all about it but , instead I need to tell you that this is an answer to prayer, " God, help me to be grateful for what I do have." I also pray for wisdom as I care for our home, clear out clutter and reorganize the spaces. Thank you for these helpful suggestions. The one that hit home the most was thinking that there is someone out there that is praying for a house like this. Truly it is very humble but, yes, it is a roof over our heads and walls that keep the heat in ( or the cool in) reasonably well. We all have beds to sleep in ...I really could make a very long list of our blessings! ~ Heather ~
I needed this!!!
I needed to hear this. I moved in with my fiancée and it’s a tiny house that I don’t care for. But I am so thankful that I get to live with him while we start our journey and save for a bigger home. ❤️
Amen absolutely true let’s all stay grounded ❤️❤️❤️❤️
It’s all about celebrating fractional achievements. Thanks for reminding me to do this.
It is awesome that your talking about gratefulness. My ladies luncheon and small devotional time at church was about gratefulness. So this must be what God wants me to hear.
Amen to this!!!
I understand completely!!I'm much older than you and sometimes I get frustrated with a few things I'd like bnb to still change after being in this home for so many years!!!Then I focus more on what improvements we have made and how grateful I am!!!Your home may be small to you because your family has grown so but it is absolutely adorable and remember its filled with lots of love!!!!You are still young so you still might be able to make more changes at a later time!!!Enjoy everything!!!!😁❤
You are absolutely right!!😍😍
I feel peace in my heart when you give those beautiful messages that bring so much hope in our lives ... thank you 😍
You spoke to my heart today. 💕
What a beautiful reminder for all of us. I love your channel.
Great reminder!