Countdown to Thanksgiving:day 18-Bible study/small group

Today was the last official meeting for the Bible study I've been a part of for the past few months. We've been going through the "Gospel Growth" series, and it's been so good to have a safe place to learn, reflect, and share with other ladies. I m so thankful for their open hearts and non-judgment attitude. Even when I've shared some deep, disturbing struggles, they are there encouraging me, and never come across as pious or having all the answers. I look forward to our time together every week, and this last meeting had a good sense of closure. I hope to be able to participate again next spring!

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Day 9-Church

A couple things come to mind when I think about how thankful I am for church. One, that Adara is already learning wonderful songs during the first part of the service. She loves to sing along, even when there is only music and no one else is singing. Today at nap time she asked to sing "Amazing Grace" because we sang it at church today.

I'm also thankful that the people in our church are willing and eager to support even their new members (namely, us). They are throwing us a baby shower next week, and I feel so blessed that they have taken the time to put this together for us.