- An awesome roommate
- Prayer
- Sugar cookies
- Good books
- Down blankets :)
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Jessica is Grateful for:
- Redemption - even though it hurts
- Honesty - even though it hurts
- Protective Heavenly Father
- Jesus will wipe every tear from our eye
- Grace for time off
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Mark is Grateful for:
- God's provision and timing
- Music. Drums. King's Kaleidoscope.
- 15 minutes left of sarcasm
Shane is Grateful for...
- The opportunity to work
- A team that loves google docs
- A great night with my Community Group last night
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- An amazing weekend with evidences of God's grace & love at camp.
- For Justin being so much fun.
- Conversation with the women in CG this week. Lots to learn from others' sharing!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Listening to sermons online
- A cozy rainy day - yes, I said it
- The approaching (busy!) fall season
- Crossing things off my to-do list
Friday, August 27, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Getting to watch the US Amateur golf championship this weekend.
- 57 days until Natalie and I lives converge.
- The weekend!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- The finance team at Mars Hill, who are committed to Jesus and the mission and vision of the church.
- Worship. It's everything we do.
- Forgiveness.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Having friends and family who support me.
- Having a team at work who support me.
- Having a God who carries me.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Great message from Pastor Dave Bruskas on Tuesday.
- Fun with MH Staff and a sunny afternoon.
- Generous donors supporting UDistrict.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- Awesome sermon on Greatness yesterday! Grateful that God is the greatest :)
- Time with friends at Rattlesnake Lake, baking in the sun
- A refreshing weekend
Jarrod is Grateful for:
A.J. is Grateful for:
- Great date night with Carol for her Birthday
- Great babysitters! :)
- Good family time
Friday, August 13, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for:
- Beautiful sunny morning
- Biking into work
- Meteor shower last night...saw two before going to bed :)
Thursday, August 12, 2010
A.J. is Grateful for:
- Sunshine!
- Wife back home- She spent a couple days with her girl friends
- Crushing
Danelle is Grateful For
- Ladies night out last night
- Real conversation about real life
- Summer returned yesterday
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for:
- Community group last night - meeting neighbors
- For God's grace; He is so generous
- For the final book in the Harry Potter series - very entertaining
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Jesus. His Grace. Knowing that I am not defined by my mistakes.
- Jesus. His Sovereignty. Knowing that it is His plan.
- Jesus. His Glory. Bringing him everything that we do. Inspires.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Ellen is grateful for:
- Reading and discussing the Bible with Justin
- Two mornings of good commutes
- Family home safe from vacations
- Homemade scones - yummy :)
Monday, August 9, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Time at home with the Family.
- Being able to work remotely is such a huge blessing, definitely being in proximity to my family has been refreshing. Been focused on the tasks at hand.
- Being held to an above reproach standard. This audit is key.
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Fun and relaxing weekend
- God's incredible grace and provision
- Having my family close by
- Shark Week on Discovery Channel!
A.J. is Grateful for:
- A good time with extended family
- A good message at church
- Knowing that God is always there
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Dine-in Movie Theater - Central Cinema.
- Crepes for breakfast.
- Sarcastic Thursdays :-)
Friday, August 6, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for:
- Justin is home safe from a week of travel!
- No headache this afternoon :)
- Hanging out with one of my core group gals last night!
A.J. is Grateful for:
- Spending time with wife
- Looking forward to a weekend visiting extended family
- waterskiing
Danelle is Grateful for
- Scripture, especially Psalm 91
- hearing my 3 year old sing his own rendition of "praise God" with arms raised in his bed last night, so precious!
- the power of prayer
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Fruit, like fresh cherries.
- Game night with family.
- Swimming on a summer day.
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Trip home to see family.
- Tired. Grateful for sleep.
- Not being defined by how large my to-do list is.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Food. Natalie and I's wedding reception food tasting.
- The Blue Angels. Nothing screams summer more here in Seattle.
- Friendships. Good talks, good friends, good times.
Lanna is Grateful for...
- a wonderful night's sleep!
- spending time with a good friend tomorrow
- no mortgage payment :)
A.J. is Grateful for:
- Great dinner with extended family
- Seeing son stand on his own for the first time
- Another sunny day
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Baseball. Headed to the Mariners Game tonight.
- Community. Transparency and reflecting on the glory of Jesus.
- Moon. He is crushing.
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Tought-provoking sermon on Sunday.
- Desserts out tonight with girlfriends.
- Yet another sunny day!
- That I get to be the auntie of a baby girl in December!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- The weekend.
- Natalie and I's first pre-marriage class.
- Excited for this weekend. Headed to Ohio.
Danelle is Grateful for
- Fruit (went and picked blueberries w/my family yesterday)
- Living in a beautiful part of the country where berries grow (see previous grateful)
- That Jesus never gives up on us
Friday, July 30, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- Dido on the Jolly Roger!
- Having good friends over tonight - for a thank you card writing party!
- God answering prayers to fix Justin's jeep!
Jarrod is Grateful For:
- 85 days until Marriage. Natalie is such a good teammate.
- Jolly Roger today. A ton of fun.
- Friendship. Awesome week of being intentional with friends.
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Outdoor movie night.
- Working with people with a passion for Jesus.
- Unscheduled weekends.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Family BBQ this weekend
- Great Bible study last night and challenging talk with the ladies
- Looking forward to finally having our own place :)
- the sunny weather - still!
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Working out. Great workout yesterday.
- Intentionality. Meetings with Brady, Dylan, Adam, and William over the past 48 hours.
- Jesus. He is King!
Danelle is Grateful For
- 1:1s w/Ellen
- Sugar-free hazlenut lattes
- My boys who are so happy in the mornings
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Danelle is Grateful For
- Dinner out tonight w/adults only (no Red Robin!)
- Outdoor outlets so I can work outside
- Church family
Jarrod is Grateful For:
- Wedding Planning -- Most of the big pieces lined up.
- Rest -- Feeling weary lately, but have been getting great rest.
- My toe -- Almost back to normal! No pain, all gain!
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Ladies' Bible study tonight - both the ladies and the study
- A lovely walk yesterday at Green Lake
- BBQ'ing summer dinners
Ellen is Grateful for...
- Getting to know new people at CG
- That I remembered to blog my thanks ;)
- Sunshine
- Family wedding over the weekend
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Danelle is Grateful For
- Beach day with my boys
- Sun
- Reading to my boys about God's awesome covenant of protection (Psalm 91)
Jarrod is Grateful For:
- Community Group. Great group. All in for Jesus.
- Rest. It is a commandment.
- Technology. Makes the audit easier.
- Our team. Learning a lot. We are becoming a lot smarter and more efficient.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful For:
- Sunshine. What a gorgeous weekend.
- The Cross. The sacrifice.
- A fun team to work with!
Friday, July 23, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful For:
- Bowling with the team was so much fun.
- Laughing with the team! So much fun.
- Getting to relax last night at home. Go Mariners!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- Community - such a blessing to be around so many Jesus worshippers
- Having friends over for dinner last night
- Kids and the laughter & joy they have
Danelle is Grateful For
- Pruning. God is not done w/me & hubby
- Clarifying words from the HS
- New season on the horizon for my boys
A.J. is Grateful for:
- Visiting with old friends
- Waffles for breakfast
- Laughter and great conversations
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- My Cousin Craig. Drives into Seattle Tonight.
- Friendship. Natalie and I are best friends.
- Camaraderie. Getting to work with a great team.
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Yet another Mighty-O doughnut breakfast date.
- C.S. Lewis' "Screwtape Letters." Good reading.
- Hebrews and what it tells us about our High Priest.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- TV series Bones..much entertainment has been received
- Safe travels for in-laws
- Exercise
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Jesus. King.
- Surgery to correct my bummed toe!
- Family. Who love me.
- Friends. Who support me.
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Scripture
- Matt Chandler's sermons on Hebrews
- Long enough commute to listen to a whole sermon
Monday, July 19, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- Relaxing and productive weekend
- Time to hang out with Justin
- Sermon on Sunday - hunger & thirst for Jesus!
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Vacation.
- vAcation.
- vaCation.
- vacAtion.
- vacaTion.
- vacatIion.
- vacatiOn.
- vacatioN.
- Anyway you spell it.
Danelle is Grateful For
- Safe ride for my hubby this weekend on the STP!
- Faith, it's a gift
- That I get to work for my church
Friday, July 16, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Fantastic weather.
- Walking by the water in the evening.
- Community Group guys.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Danelle is Grateful For
- Park days/fellowship w/CG ladies
- Working from home outside on the deck w/laptop
- God filling the vacancies in our rentals, thank you Jesus!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Danelle is Grateful For
- Coupon deals! I scored free paper and stapler at Office Depot last night
- Jesus
- My family (immediate, extended, and church varieties)
Monday, July 12, 2010
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Our house sale closing on Thursday!
- One year anniversary on Saturday - marriage is an awesome gift.
- Surprise anniversary celebration
- Sisters in Christ and their timely encouragement
Danelle is Grateful
- that the "normal" christian life includes miracles
- that my son Ryan tells me, "you look pretty mama" every morning
- for the lesson that provision comes from God, faithbuilding
Friday, July 9, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Finance team. Love you guys.
- Vacation. Much needed.
- Weather. Hot. 98 degrees, awesome band.
- Golf! Ready to hit the pill around.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Heat. It's what's for dinner.
- Jesus. Realizing the weight of sin, and knowing that I do not have to carry it. Knowing we have a God who carried it, crushed it, and lives to tell about it.
- Not finding my identity in where LeBron James ends up choosing to play basketball.
Danelle is Grateful For
- Quiet nights at home when the rest of the house is sleeping
- Airconditioning
- Coffee
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- Friends getting married..another one today
- Justin making phone calls for me that I don't want to make :)
- Sun and warmth...woohooo
Danelle is Grateful For
- My CG ladies, walking this mom road w/others who love Jesus
- My mother who continues to pray for me daily
- Coffee - the nectar of the gods
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Working in Finance. Love this team.
- Sun. What is that globe of awesomeness?
- Experience with the Audit. Helping mitigate the uncertainty.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Danelle is Grateful For
- I'm logged in from home, yippee!
- At least small slivers of sunshine today
- Boys that are old enough to walk by themselves, we're shedding the "baby gear" stage
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Ultimate - Playing Potlatch this weekend!
- Pho? - Dinner with Natalie.
- Soft Serve - McDonalds is the best soft serve until I try RedMango.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Time off next week
- Great Bible study and dinner last night with friends
- God's relentless pursuit of us as our Rescuer
Danelle is Grateful For
- I finally planted all my plants that I bought like a month ago (check one off the to-do list)
- House remodel is coming together and my space is conforming to my vision
- Anticipation for a season of outdoor fun in the sun (today's weather not withstanding)
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Time reading books together with Amanda.
- Videos with lots of humor.
- Fresh fruit.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- God teaching me
- Great time with family on Sunday
- Awesome date night Sat at the Gold Class Theater in Redmond!
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Replications. Our group just replicated! Awesome!
- Growth. God is Growing Me!!!
- Natalie. She and I are learning very much about one another every minute!
- Wedding Planning. Excited!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Health - finishing a half-marathon (even though worst time ever).
- Friends
- Food
- Family
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Awesome testimony at Ballard yesterday
- That Jesus makes us clean (sermon yesterday)
- Sitting on the porch with my husband last night - good talks
- Sun today!
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Sandy Jaquish (Natalie's Mom). What a gem.
- Dress Shopping with Natalie and Sandy. It was a classic time. Lots of laughs as a dude.
- Replication. Difficult season. For a reason.
Danelle is Grateful For
- Waking to health and strength for tasks at hand
- Ecclesiastes, keeps it simple ya know: eat, drink, work
- There is still more sun to be had around here, I believe!
Friday, June 25, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- The commandment of sleep (bible)
- The ability to respond to the commandment above (12 hours).
- Repenting from pushing too hard and not stewarding my time/energy well (confession).
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Saturday game night with friends
- Sun - duh!
- Morning Bible time learning about God's Tabernacle.
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Gathering with good friends.
- Sun peeking around the clouds.
- Looking forward to running 13 miles :-)
Danelle is Grateful For
- God is good today
- God was good yesterday
- God will be good tomorrow
- Full-on view of Mt. Rainier on the commute down from Lynn'hood this AM
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Friendship. Fun time last night waiting for iPhone 4 with CG members.
- Idolizing Him, not technology. Jesus you are king.
- Soccer. World Cup.
- Tennis. Wimbledon.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Jesus. That is all you need.
- 1-0. That is all you need.
- 91 Minutes. That is all you need.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Eating lunch in the sun.
- The closing date of the house sale moved up to July 15th.
- My husband agreeing to come to the gym with me tonight :)
Danelle is Grateful For
- Day off tomorrow
- Warm House
- Boys sleeping in this morning, house to myself for precious minutes
Monday, June 21, 2010
Jackson is Grateful for:
- 9 mile run in the rain - glad I finished.
- Two-year old who runs toward me when I have food (but runs away if I do not have food).
- Caffeine in the morning.
Danelle is Grateful For
- New family member; my SIL is expecting a baby next Spring
- New perspective after vacation
- Family time
A.J. is Grateful for:
- Dungeneous Crab
- Having fun with family
- Having a productive weekend
- The World Cup
- Strength from Jesus
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Natalie. Great fridayte.
- Belltown. Green and Clean on Saturday was great.
- Watching Golf. Impossible to know how difficult pebble was this year.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Lanna is Grateful for...
A BUYER FOR OUR HOUSE!!! Still have to get an inspection and appraisal, but the deal should be done by mid-July. Praise and glory to God, our Provider!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Lanna is Grateful...
- That God's ways are so high above me that I can't understand them
- for spending time with my dear friend and her new daughter
- for a Mighty-O doughnut breakfast date :) Best $7 date there is!
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Natalie: Taking me to Tilth for my birthday. She is amazing.
- Taste profiles: Organic food.
- The Discipline of Sleep: Am exhausted.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Jesus. For bringing me into this world. For loving me when I didn't love him.
- My Parents. For giving birth 27 years ago.
- Natalie. For taking me to Kooza (Cirque du Soleil) as a surprise last night.
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Running a 5k this morning in less than 30 minutes (Rock and Roll is in 10 days).
- Inspiring movies.
- Leaders Who Last.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Family - Community Group
- Queen Anne - Awesome place to live
- Marshall (natalie's brother) in town.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- Sunny weekend
- Camping & hiking with Justin
- Peter raising the dead thru power of HS in Acts...wow!
Jackson is Grateful for:
- First sunburn of the year.
- Running for an hour and getting a small 'runner's high'.
- Caffeine in the morning.
Lanna is Grateful for...
- God's constant pursuing my heart.
- The Psalms.
- A really comfortable memory foam bed...looking forward to crashing early!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Fridays
- Natalie's brother coming into town.
- Birthday Party on Saturday! B-Day! Next wed!
- Family
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Proverbs - love that stuff!
- Prayer.
- The basics that we all take for granted: food, shelter, etc.
- Amanda.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Friendship. Breakfast with my buddy Jesse - Working his tail off on the CFA. Awesome dude.
- Challenge. I feel challenged at work and outside of work. Growth.
- Not needing an iPhone4.
Lanna is Grateful for...
- That someone is interested in the house and talking with their bank - Praying!
- Mighty-O breakfast doughnut dates
- Biographies, currently reading about George Whitefield
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Danelle is Grateful For
- A handy husband (yeh fridge is functional)
- Psalm 91
- That God is good yesterday, today, and will be tomorrow
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Grace. Graceful team.
- Humility. Other's interest > My own.
- Joy in Suffering. James 1:2.
- Slow to anger. James 1:19
Lanna is Grateful for...
- That God's mercies are new every morning and that He supplies our daily bread
- Bible study that reminds me of these things
- A wise and brave husband who is willing to make decisions in faith
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Health - hoping to run a half-marathon in a couple of weeks, yikes.
- Sun.
- Brownies with peanut butter chunks.
- Hanging out with Amanda, watching movies.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- Sunny days
- God's glory displayed through His creation
- Acts - God's word spreading like fire amidst persecution
Danelle is Grateful For
- Words from the Holy Spirit daily
- Godly parents
- Sanctification: God has a better story for my life
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Baptisms. We had a CG member at DT get baptized on Sunday. Praise!
- Community. We had a great CG discussion last night. Sower!
- Natalie. We were able to connect after group. Awesome!
- Pruning. God is pruning me, day after day. Humility!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Wedding Registries and the differences between guys and gals.
- Ultimate Frisbee.
- Team work.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- Weddings - God bringing two to one, so awesome!
- Pastor James preachin' the gospel at the wedding.
- Being a friend & having friends.
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Jesus
- The weekend.
- The team we have been gifted with.
- The Word.
- Dinner with Natalie
Danelle is Grateful For
- New ways to understand sanctification
- Holy Spirit
- Stuff Christians Like book, seriously hilarious
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Music. Lusine, Sigur Ros, and Discovery (Bands).
- Nehemiah. Sing!
- Leadership.
- Jesus. The King!
- Seeing Ken Griffey Jr.'s Final Hit
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Proverbs
- James (the 'NT Proverbs')
- Summer in Seattle
- Lives changing for Christ
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Great Bible study last night
- Learning Romans from John Piper
- Friends' new baby Nicole!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
(today)
- Visiting new community groups
- Woman at the well - what a worshiper
- The Holy Spirit & his power to change hearts!
- Desiring to worship God better & not be judgemental
Ellen is Grateful for...
(Tuesday)
- An extra day off :)
- My Sister - her b-day was yesterday.
- Hanging with family...lots of it over weekend
- Friends
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Teams.
- College Ultimate.
- Warm Weather.
- Sun.
- A place to peacefully proclaim Jesus.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Leadership.
- Jesus.
- James 1 verse 2.
- Memorial Day WEEKEND!!!
- Excitement! Adrenaline!
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Amanda.
- Breakfast sandwiches.
- Direct feedback.
- Orange stickies and highlighters.
- Sunny days.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Danelle is Grateful For
- Conviction of the Holy Spirit
- Mars Hill Church
- My sons' sweet faces in the morning
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Natalie's Cooking. Bomb.
- Patience. Learned more about Lost than I ever wanted to know. Interesting show concept.
- His sovereignty. Seeing him work in a lot of people lately. As usual. So encouraging!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- Smooth payroll
- Getting some online CC access...woohoo
- Watched the legalism/sabbath sermon on Sunday & it was hilarious! Praise for the new covenant!
Lanna is Grateful for...
- My husband's heart for volunteers and wanting to teach them about Jesus
- Two new volunteers for income - they're great!
- A new Bible study on the tabernacle and God's desire to dwell with us
- Our house in Marysville...even though we're trying to get rid of it!
- Vacation in 5 weeks
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Putt Putt with my community Group.
- Coffee with Natalie.
- ProMax Protein Bars
- Microsoft Excel!
- Report C - Does a department good.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- God healing my back Fri night :)
- Bridal shower at the house yesterday
- productive weekend
- God's grace
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Swing Music: http://bit.ly/anouEp
- My Health
- Music: Caribou : Swim / Music: Apparat : Walls
- DeskTask is an awesome program.
- Teamwork.
Danelle is Grateful For
- New perspective on move to Lynnwood (it's been 1 year!)
- Great preaching @MHC
- Being part of a team
Jackson is Grateful for:
- (almost) winning at Texas Hold'em.
- Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage seminar with Amanda and her parents.
- House hunting with mother-in-law.
- Learning more about communication.
- Sun.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- And...Griffey, bottom of the ninth, game winning RBI!! Players rush Griffey...brought me back to '95!
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Bottom of the ninth, game gets tied 3-3, Ken Griffey Jr. comes up to the plate, crowd goes wild, Jr. drops the ball in deep right field, Mariner's clear the bench to celebrate! Ellen gives double high-five to everyone around :-)
- $2 hotdog while watching the Mariner's with Team Finance.
- Watching a squirrel scurry across a powerline two stories up... Squirrel!
- Family in town - blessing to have great in-laws.
- Lots of sun yesterday even though it was supposed to rain all day.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Friendships. Great friends.
- Rick Battershell. Great conversation.
- Training. Frawd.
- Sun and Rain. Need both.
- Accounting. I love it.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Vacation in 6 weeks
- 1-year anniversary in 8 weeks
- Women's worship night last Friday
- Starting a new ladies' Bible study tomorrow night!
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Continuing to learn and grow.
- God keeping me humble.
- Good Friday 2010 music: click here!
- Mercy & grace.
- Power tie with jeans.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Danelle is Grateful For
- Girlfriends who take me out to lunch and pedi for my b-day
- Brothers (my "little" bro is 32 today)
- Sons who remind me to sing "Jesus song" at bedtime every night
Friday, May 14, 2010
Jackson is Grateful for:
- 'Crepes Friday' with Amanda.
- New life being born - Gavin Sheffield: healthy. happy, good eater, and super pooper.
- Sun, sun sun.
- Jamming to music.
- Dinner with good friends this weekend.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Vacation in 6 weeks!
- Sunshine, duh.
- My brother's law school graduation tomorrow.
- For a husband that knows how to build a fence in his sleep, and praying that it helps us sell the house!
Ellen is Grateful for...
- My college bible study girls
- Lots of friends getting married this summer
- Sun, again...love it!
Danelle is Grateful for:
- New kitchen countertops today, yipeee!!!
- Hubby at home so I don't have to supervise new countertops install
- Sunshine
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Guy's Bible study.
- Being real.
- Getting accountability.
- Providing accountability.
- Praying for each other.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Lanna is Grateful for...
A new volunteer! Suzanne will start next Tuesday to help with processing the stack. Thank you, Jesus for answering prayer.
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Spontaneously deciding to go to a Mariner's game with Amanda.
- Mariner's deciding to win (in fact, winning 8-1!).
- Sun, sun, sun all weekend long.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Sunny days.
- Fruitful meetings.
- Wonderful wife.
- Crock pots.
- Tools to get the job done.
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Extra help from Team Finance while I get up and running on income.
- 11 hours of sleep last night. Yep, 11.
- Two whole days off and that they are supposed to be sunny.
- Weekly Thursday Mighty-O breakfast-dates with my husband, and the French Toast doughnut I ate.
Danelle is grateful for
- that God is immutable, good, and therefore trustworthy
- that he communicates with us in stories
- that he is master Author
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- Date night at Gameworks last night :)
- God and all He's done for us!
- Check signers today - thanks Fred & Rick
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Sleeping in.
- Goodwill hunting (hunting at the store, and the '90s movie).
- Discovery Park.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Day off in the middle of the week (with nothing scheduled).
- Mike and Ike candy
- Amanda's cooking (rocking the crock pot)
- Clarity
- Scripture
Danelle is grateful for
- Entire businesses geared for little boys to run out their energy (Pump it Up - Lynnwood)
- A people mover of an SUV that can also haul an entire pallet of laminate flooring (1800 lbs) with room left over
- Sunshine
Ellen is Grateful for...
- Time and motivation to organize at home.
- Garbage/recycling services not being on strike anymore!
- Hugs from Justin :)
- Sunday's sermon & the Centurians faith
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Sun. I actually need sunglasses.
- Vision. Having the Holy Spirit and His ability to convict and help develop plans is awesome.
- Community. Knowing that God is bigger than any individual.
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Fun date night at Serious Pie.
- Reading "This Momentary Marriage" by John Piper with my husband.
- A sunny morning.
- Spinning class tonight at the gym...hopefully.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Weekends. I need rest and regeneration with the Holy Spirit.
- Date Night. I am looking forward to a date night with Natalie.
- Team Work. I am excited for our team work over the last couple of weeks.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- Sleeping like a rock last night
- My Chiropractor...again
- Insurance
- Family
- Bible discussions
Lanna is Grateful for...
- A good night's sleep.
- Date night on Saturday.
- Explosions in the Sky on Pandora.
- Getting to see some old friends tomorrow.
- The Psalms.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- Seattle Restaurant Week = Cheap Salties dinner!
- Women's prayer day, great study!
- Wedding pics came in and are amazing!
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Kutless concert.
- Hard work paying off.
- Red stapler. :-)
- Excel spreadsheets - geeky, I know.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Lanna is Grateful for...
- A sunny drive to work
- Encouraging Scriptures
- My husband that praying over me
- That God is determined to make me more like Jesus
Ellen is Grateful for...
- Protection in car accident Sat
- Chiropractors
- Movies
- Reese's peanut butter chips - make some excellent cookies!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Double-sized room on the 43rd floor of the Westin... $75.
- Parking for Tom to visit... $12 (plus $20 of scam tax).
- Playing Texas Hold'em with great friends while overlooking Seattle... Priceless.
A.J. is Grateful for:
- Opening Day of Fishing
- Catching small trout
- Having a great time with the guys while fishing
Friday, April 23, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Financial Peace University (FPU).
- Being debt-free.
- The God-given desire to help people.
Ellen is Grateful for...
- Trader Joe's, they help dinners be fast, good, easy, and cheap
- Label printer = fast, easy organization
- Pivot tables
Lanna is Grateful for...
- my husband being a good planner
- Mighty-O Doughnut Thursdays
- That Thursdays are my Fridays
Danelle is Grateful fo
- The Japanese Maple in my front yard, it's glorious
- Colors
- The show Parenthood, actors are amazing
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- Lake City letting a non-prof use their building this Sat
- Dark Chocolate
- My college small group
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Team. I am grateful for our team in the finance department.
- Training. AICPA Annual Update for Controllers.
- Technology. The ability to have instant access to technical information makes learning so easy and affordable.
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Really moving John Piper sermon I listented to in the car this morning
- Getting our own space for a week while house sitting for my parents!
- A quiet rainy day.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- A relaxful weekend.
- Spartacus the TV show, very entertaining, kinda gruesome
- Justin, he makes me laugh, smile, etc.
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Jesus. Prayed over a new Christian in our group yesterday! Praise!
- Training. Getting trained in Bellevue.
- Friends. Fellowship is so important in my life.
Danelle is Grateful For
- Warm spring days
- 4 Hours of relaxation @Habitude yesterday
- Living Social and Groupon (see previous bullet point)
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Testing out a study that shows that morning goodbye kissing husbands (link) live five years longer than their less romantic counterparts. (Homemade, April, 1990)
- Weekend 'getaway' (Westin downtown) with Amanda this coming weekend.
- Wireless keyboard.
- Men's bible study - holding each other accountable.
- Monster energy drinks.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Jesus. Awesome fellowship weekend with the dudes. Whidbey island.
- Intentionality. Friends who care.
- Natalie. She is amazing friend, and fiancee'.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Friendship. Fellowship. Going to Whidbey Island with the dudes this weekend.
- Grace. Knowing that in Him we are free.
- Natalie. Knowing and being a teammate with such an awesome person.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Commitment. All in for Jesus.
- Communication. Crisp. Concise. Loving. Direct. Using communication effectively.
- Clarity. Defined paths.
A.J. is Grateful for:
- Don't have to deal with personal income taxes for another year!
- Sunny Days
- Healthy family
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Learning about prayer. Currently reading "A Praying Life."
- The forthcoming weekend.
- Sunny mornings.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- The sunny day!
- Last nights dinner - Salmon, asparagus, & mashed potatoes!
- Time to relax last night.
Kristin is Grateful for:
- the show Parenthood
- oatmeal in the morning
- getting to see my Husband everyday at work
- the sunshine
- vacations
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Getting to have lunch with my husband
- Good Bible reading time last night/this morning
- A mother-in-law that sends me encouraging emails
- Vampire Weekend on Pandora
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Jesus. I can let go of my image, to be in His image. He covers us.
- Friendship.
- Teamwork. Team finance!
Danelle is Grateful For
- A husband who is handy around the house and has helped remodel two places I call/have called home
- The adorable way my 2 yr old says "humongeous", that's right, 3 syllables!
- Great friends who enrich my life more than money
Monday, April 12, 2010
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Playing games with friends
- Quiet time at home
- A God who has a plan even though I don't know what it is
- A clean car, thanks to my husband!
Ellen is Grateful for...
- Productive weekend of getting organized
- Restful weekend
- the Monday craze that makes the day fly by
- Yesterday's sermon & church service
Danelle is grateful for
- sunny weekend
- seeing new places/travel
- old friends (as in known a long time, not geriatric)
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Weekends. Had a gorgeous one.
- Masters. Love watching golf on a perfectly manicured golf course. Augusta!
- Leadership. Loved Pastor Mark's message last weekend.
- Ultimate. Love throwing plastic. Love chasing after it.
Jackson is Grateful for:
- A clean desk.
- The tools I need to 'Crush'.
- Music (Pandora, Gooveshark, iTunes, etc.).
- Bright lights for work environment.
- Making breakfast for Amanda this morning.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Looking at real estate with Amanda.
- Professionals - people who really know their field.
- Yummy food.
- Sunny days.
- Walking around the park.
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Accounting. Love that debits equal credits.
- Finishing well. Finished the deaconship support. Awaiting report.
- Leadership Team. Awesome.
Ellen is Grateful for...
- The sunny day
- Friday - looking forward to a restful and productive weekend
- Seasoned Carne Asada at TJ's - muy bueno fajitas!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Ellen is Grateful for...
- My college Bible study group
- Discussing God's word with believers
- Good communication - makes such a big difference
- Water - it's clean, we don't walk miles for it, and it makes me feel great
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Learning from leaders at other churches.
- Working with Tim Beltz - love hanging with him.
- Facebook - never thought I would say that.
- Still enjoying the iPad.
- Being part of a 'Think Tank'.
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Technology. iPhone 4.0 comes out. Multi-Tasking
- Natalie. She is an incredible planner and GTD'er.
- Our team clean up: A clean office is an happy office.
- Rally: Our team rallies.
Danelle is Grateful for
- Prayer time and honest sharing @CG
- Living the mystery that our life is hidden in Him
- Health and strength for another day
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Leisurely breakfast this morning with my husband
- Leisurely breakfast occurring at Mighty-O Doughnuts
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Jesus. He is the King.
- Humility. I am not the King.
- Truth. He speaks. We try to listen.
- Lies. We try to listen.
- Love. Is forever.
Ellen is Grateful for...
- My mom & dad - they rock, talked to both last night
- My sister - she rocks too and always cracks me up! :)
- Different projects to work on at MHC, fun to have variety.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Lanna is Grateful for...
- Learning new things at work
- Carpooling to work with my husband
- A book stipend - reading "A Praying Life"
- Belonging to a God who hears our prayers
- A worshipful Easter weekend!
Ellen is Grateful for...
- Book - Feminine Appeal, it's got a lot of good insight.
- Music - at work & in the car.
- When campus staff drop by to say hi (and ask questions too :)) - good to see ya THurst.
- Staff Appreciation - thanks for the 2 year gift!
- Randomly running into friends - three times yesterday, woohoo!
Kristin is Grateful for:
- My Mom who loves the Lord and is a great inspiration
- My husband for telling the baby about Jesus on Easter
- the peaches and cottage cheese I am eating to keep from getting queezy
- Heaters!!!
Danelle is Grateful for
- Sisters (mine has a bday today)
- Chocolate (must be dark, 68-70%, milk chocolate need not apply)
- Coffee (strong then girlied up with cream and sugar)
- ...the trifecta of coping strategies.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Jackson is Grateful for:
- "Who's on First" video (found here).
- Amazing weekend with Good Friday and Easter.
- Playing with new technology.
Ellen is Grateful for...
- All the kids baptized at WS
- The testimonies of God's great work at church & through campus blogs
- 19,000 Easter online viewers
- Jesus is alive & reigning!
- Good Friday service - the video, communion (sins paid in full!)
- Entertainment - saw Clash of the Titans this weekend, hoping it'll be shown at Film & Theology.
- My new name in the MHC Global address :) Workin' on the name change!
- Marriage - it rocks!!
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- 376 Baptisms : 2 From our Community Group [Matt and Adam]
- Good Friday : Thankful for the cross. Thankful for every insult.
- Easter: Thankful that the tomb was empty!
- Natalie: The way God is orchestrating our relationship.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Grace. I put Jesus on the Cross.
- Thanks. Jesus is my atonesment.
- Praise. Jesus rose.
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Good Friday.
- Dance music.
- Eating crepes with Amanda on a lazy Friday morning.
- Learning more about real estate.
- Dreaming about buying our first home.
Ellen is Grateful for...
- Some time to relax & watch a movie last night after moving this week
- Jesus' sacrifice - looking forward to the Good Friday service tonight
- Conversations with co-workers this week after being gone for a couple weeks
- Finding the fast route to work from WS
Thursday, April 1, 2010
AJ is Grateful for:
- Having a car
- Having a car that runs
- Having a car that is not on fire! :)
- Catching it all on video- Priceless!
Danelle is Grateful For
- My CG ladies and their kids
- Craig List (makes cleaning out the garage profitable)
- My MIL who takes such good care of my boys that they LOVE being dropped off @her house
Ellen is Grateful for...
- The finance team - for making transition back to work smooth and stress-free!
- For being married - woot woot, I'm loving it!
- An amazing honeymoon - tons of fun, beautiful scenary, time to relax.
- All finished moving as of 3/31!
- Family and friends for helping with pre & post wedding stuff.
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Tea with caffeine in the morning.
- Dave Ramsey's 'Financial Peace University'.
- Orange sticky notes and orange highlighters.
- Wonderful friends.
- Supportive community centered around Jesus.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Sunshine.
- Team Finance.
- Pizza parties.
- Donuts.
- Walking around the block in nice weather.
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- The decrease of interruptions this week, which leads to the ability to focus.
- My friend Matt Powell's membership interview last night!
- Two people from our CG are getting baptized on Sunday.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Grace, as I put Jesus on the cross.
- Love, as I feel supported and on the same team as my fiance'.
- Teamwork, which is growing in our department.
- Friendship, which has been growing in our community.
- Service, to hear that queen anne is putting in anti-graffit paint in counterbalance park. Awesome.
Danelle is Grateful for
- Fun blogs that make me laugh
- Friends who come over for dinner and give me decor advice
- Easter
Monday, March 29, 2010
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Cowboy hat that make me look over seven feet tall.
- Walking around barefoot Saturday afternoon.
- Yummy fruit.
- My red stapler.
- Singing songs in the car.
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Jesus! Who is teaching me to "Be" first then "Do", rather than "Do" then "Be"!
- Top Pot Doughnuts and Cafe' Vita Coffee!
- Playing Ultimate in 40 degrees, wind, and rain. It's not really "Ultimate"!
- Conversations with the parents with regards to Wedding Planning!
- My Fiancee'!
A.J. is Grateful for:
- William's first Birthday!
- Birthday cake!
- William attacking the cake with both hands!
- Cake all over William! :)
- William smiles over his accomplishment and artwork! :)
Friday, March 26, 2010
Jackson is Grateful for:
- The HBO show "Band of Brothers".
- Orange juice... with pulp.
- Amanda taking care of me.
- Taking care of Amanda.
- The excitement Amanda has for spontaneously deciding to go see George Strait in concert tomorrow.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Kristin is Grateful!
- Getting to see the baby's heartbeat today and seeing the little bugger!
- new bigger home!
- I am so grateful for naps!
- I am grateful that we get to go to the movie next week and dinner! yahoo!
Danelle is Grateful for
- Jesus
- Husband who is funny, faithful and hard-working
- Two healthy darling boys who delight and exasperate me daily
- Being on a team (fun), being on a team that loves Jesus (awesome!)
A.J. is Grateful for:
- Husky Basketball!
- Husky Football!
- Anything to do with the University of Washington! :)
Jackson is Grateful for:
- Sleeping in until noon on occasion.
- Warm bed to sleep in.
- The ability to seek God's wisdom at any time, at any place, under any circumstances.
- Dave Kraft's book "Leader Who Last".
- Amanda knowing my favorites and constantly blessing me... "that counts."
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Jarrod is Grateful for:
- Jesus and the Cross.
- Identity not in my career.
- Ability to work hard, out of my identity in Jesus.
- Teamwork. I love teams.
- Friendships. Gotta have them.
Jackson is Grateful for:
- The Trunk Monkey - I hope this makes the HR email, 'Just for Fun' link (click the link for good laughs).
- Discovering new and meaningful aspects of a scripture that I have already read many times.
- Fantastic wedding last Friday.
- Ferry trips to Bainbridge Island.
- Dancing to 'Cotton Eyed Joe' :-)
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Jackson is Grateful for:
- The start of Spring - what is that yellow orb in the sky?
- My loving wife.
- Sharing withholds with Amanda and coming closer together.
- Team Finance, we know how to party :-)
- Giving kids hi-fives!
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