The Simple Joys of Life

 
 

Our celebrations are always kept simple.  We don't buy gifts, whether it be for birthdays, Christmas, or anniversaries!  We want our kids to enjoy the simplicity of being together as a family without looking at what they can GET.  And over the years, I have noticed -

 THEY ARE GRATEFUL! 

THEY HAVE COME TO APPRECIATE THE SIMPLE JOYS OF LIFE! 

 

They appreciate the World Missionary Fellowship "prayer warriors" from College Avenue Baptist Church in San Diego who ALWAYS mail them cards with their beautiful signatures and well wishes.  We do notice that the names are getting fewer and fewer.  We so appreciate them.  This year, their birthday cake was baked by one of the sisters in our church who is just learning to bake. She did a wonderful job with this carrot cake and cream cheese frosting.  The kids enjoyed every bite.  Yes, we also used "recycled" candles and again, my kids appreciated the fun of whatever number we had to place on top of their birthday cake.  Each of them had a homemade card from Dad.  Each of them received one gift from their youth fellowship group leader.  Again, they were so appreciative as the leader wrapped the gift and picked out a gift that was perfect for them.  Isaiah got a DVD and CD of a worship band. Abby got a wooden "JOY" note holder in a color that matched her room and decorated with a piano keyboard and music notes.  Just to see them carefully opening their gift and card I can tell they thought they were having the best birthday celebration.  Not a word of complaint why they didn't get more!  As you can tell from the pictures above, they were all smile. 

 

What a blessing to be raising kids who are appreciative of the simple joys of life.

 

Seek Him First!