Today I'm grateful for...

FRIDAY! I'm grateful to have this busy work week almost behind me and an exciting weekend ahead of me!

A couple things that have brought me joy this week include:

1. A night of music, park and Shake Shack with good friends on Wednesday night. Definite highlight - getting precious smiles from Baby Leo!!

2. A chance to work with new clients at work who are passionate about their organization and the positive impact it is making nationally.

3. Wine + Pizza dinner combo (My favorite) and watching old Friends DVDs with the hubby to unwind after a long day.

4. Falling asleep to the rain outside our window last night. 

5. A morning devotional that leads me to verses that we read in our wedding. Grateful for that sweet day, our wedding vows and a sweet and Godly husband who is better than any man I could have ever dreamed for.

"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil, cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12: 9 -12

6. Anticipation and excitement for a fun reunion weekend with KP! So EXCITED to spend time with her and get to show her a little bit of my world here in the big apple! 

It's been a busy week, but there is sure a lot to be thankful for amidst the craziness!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!

Today I'm grateful for...

This view from a roof-top bar after a 13 hour work day yesterday.... not a bad reward :-)

And for the fact that today is a brand new day! I love this catchy Joshua Radin song!

As I prepare to tackle this busy day before me, I pray for a heart of joy and thanksgiving!

"Shout for JOY to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with GLADNESS; come before him with joyful SONGS. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are HIS; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with THANKSGIVING and his courts with PRAISE; give THANKS to him and PRAISE his name. For the Lord is GOOD and his love endures FOREVER; his faithfulness continues through all generations."

-Psalm 100

Today I'm grateful for...

Sweet songs & for dancing in the kitchen before breakfast.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gs3fg_WsEg

Today I'm grateful for...

Central Park and lazy Sundays with my best friend!

Today I'm grateful for...

I've thought about starting a blog for over a year now, but every time I've thought about starting a post I've gotten intimidated by the thought that I would need to write the perfect post each time. Well, that's never going to happen, so I'm biting the bullet and starting to blog with one simple thought in mind - that this is going to be a place where I can reflect on something that I'm particularly grateful for on a certain day. Life seems to move at a million miles/hour here in the city and I find it so easy to get caught up in the hustle-bustle, that I miss the blessings (both big and small) that God's providing each day. I'm hoping that this forum will be an encouragement and reminder to myself and any readers of His goodness.

This weekend I'm particularly grateful for community and a fun girls' brunch at a friends' apartment on Saturday morning. It's so nice to have friends who want to know your heart and walk through life together. Plus, mimosas and chocolate, strawberry paninis aren't a bad plus either :-) I'm grateful for silly girl talk, yummy food, cozy NYC apartments and good friends.

Our friends truly have become our family up here, when our own families seem far away. We love our families so very much and always want them to be a priority no matter what geographic distance separates us during certain life phases!

Here's a pic of my family down in Florida last weekend celebrating my Grandad's 86th birthday! Such a special reunion weekend! Weekends like that are such sweet reminders of the importance of love and family.

Have a blessed day!

Maggs