Counting Blessings

Been feeling a bit anxious lately, thus here I am… counting my blessings in hopes of gaining some perspective.  It also gives me a chance to post a few pictures!

I am thankful for a roof over my head and a place to call home.  I am thankful for a closet full of clothes, food at every meal, and little luxuries that make life comfortable. Here’s a glimpse into our home, which I took one day to practice shooting: Home2009

I am thankful we could celebrate Christmas with my family this year!  I am thankful for the birth of Jesus.Christmas

I am thankful for 2 years of marriage to my WONDERFUL husband!!  We celebrated by driving around & enjoying the island last Saturday.  I am thankful for year-round warm weather!RoundIsland

And last night, on our actual anniversary, we ate our wedding cake from 2 years ago… it was surprisingly good!!!  I am thankful to my parents for saving it in their freezer for us, and thankful for fun times & good memories with my hubby!
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Finally, I am thankful for Scripture and its relevance:  Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!  Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. [Philippians 4]

Happy New Year, friends!!  May your heart be full of thankfulness as we close 2009 and enter 2010.

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4 Comments

  1. Abe, Jenny, and Isaac said . . .

    We want Dole Whip too!

    Miss you guys! Happy New Year!

    Posted December 31, 2009 at 12:51 pm | Permalink
  2. em said . . .

    haha i think i’m the only one who would say the picture of the cabinet knobs is one of my favorites :P (it’s all about the little subtleties of home!) but i also like the sandy hand picture too – happy new year, happy 2 years, happy many years to come!

    Posted January 1, 2010 at 12:50 pm | Permalink
  3. jenchilee said . . .

    thanks for sharing these pictures jen. now that i am back in LA, i wish i had asked you to come driving around the island with me and to take some pictures of home for me to remember. oh well! it is nice to see hawaii vicariously through your blog. i don’t know why, but the picture of the koolaus brings tears to my eyes. happy new year, jen and eric.

    Posted January 2, 2010 at 9:47 pm | Permalink
  4. eric said . . .

    em,
    i’m glad you like the sand art. i think that will be a part time gig i’ll take up in the new year. new clients welcome anytime!
    e

    Posted January 3, 2010 at 4:54 pm | Permalink

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