IrishOboe

Things I’m thankful for in some particular order:

1. Our nephew who is 8 years-old today!
2. People who speak hard things into my life (and invest in me so much it’s easier to listen to them when they decide to speak hard things in my life)
3. Pepperoni – I’ve finally found a Swiss substitute!  Lidl sells Feurika Salami and it’s quite a treat!
4. Red roses
5. Having no car: The other day we took a trip and it reminded me how uncomfortable it is to sit in a car while eight months pregnant.  I mostly walk everywhere now.  I’m so thankful that we’re within an easy walk (defined by 20 minutes or less) of: two farms, the train station, church, five grocery stores, a mall, an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, furniture and appliance stores, a walking path along a river, several playgrounds, a small animal park (free), the library, the toy library, the pediatrician, Stephan’s work, a drug store, and more I’m forgetting or haven’t discovered yet.  What a blessing!
6. Hagels!  Growing up we were occasionally spoiled with Hagels (such much more than just any chocolate sprinkle) and I loved them.  The other day I saw them in the grocery store with a sticker claiming they were requested by customers.  I couldn’t resist spending a little of my treat budget on them.  Yum yum!  The packaging says it all: “Because, every day, De Ruijter makes you enjoy tasty and qualitative products!”
7. Nine hours of sleep.  The other day I went to bed with Joseph at 10pm and he didn’t need me again until 7am.  What a luxury.  I hesitate to be thankful out loud for this since I know at least two ladies whose baby’s are not letting them sleep, but they are gracious and besides, I’ll soon have a newborn taking all that stored sleep away from me!