Today, I’m thankful for small dirty hands, and sofa smudges.
For stepping on legos, and tripping on dump trucks.
For laundry piles and dirty dishes. Bedtime struggles and potty training drama.
For beautiful creations, and innocent imaginations.
The weary world rejoices.
Anna says
My sentiments exactly. I love your kids’ little manger scene. That is so sweet.
JT says
There really are no words, are there? Sorrow and thankfulness come to mind. Praying for those families and it definitely makes you think.
Layla K says
Yes. I love the little manger! So sweet!
Suzanne says
My sentiments exactly. What a beautiful post. Thank you.
Centsational Girl says
Amen.
Diane@InMyOwnStyle says
Great post Ashley – Bless all the children – they make life worth living. The handmade manger with smiling happy people is so cute, way better than any store bought one 🙂
ashley @ the handmade home says
Thank you, sweet friend. Apparently a couple of polar bears, a cadbury egg, ninja and cyclops were also in attendance. They’re my very favorite. ;} Oh, and Mary’s cousin, according to Emmy.
michelle @ this little light says
Yes, yes, and yes.
And I love that Nativity set…melted my heart.
Sandra @Beneath this Roof, Within these Walls says
We should all be grateful for those blessings. That is about the sweetest Nativity I have ever seen!
Michelle @ Ten June says
Beautiful post. I am thankful for so much of the same. We are all so very blessed!
Debbie says
So well put, I know everyone is holding their families just a little tighter.
Rhonda says
Love it. I said something eerily similar yesterday… I think mothers everywhere are hurting.
Georgica Pond BLog says
Very touching.
brenda says
There are so many “helpers” in our world…but so much incredible destruction and heart wrenching sadness can occur in seconds by one out of millions. Yes, incredible thankfulness for all things small and delightful…all the small but wonderful things.
but I fear so many are simply “blocking IT out”and moving on with their lives.
We need REAL change…how?
Jill K says
Thank you