Beautiful Somethings

One of my most fun memories of summer is listening to the radio while driving around town. It became my tradition that when the Newsboys' "Something Beautiful" came on the radio, I'd crank up the volume and sing along. It was even better if I happened to be driving through the country during this song, as then I'd have the added benefit of rolling down my window, inhaling the fresh air, and letting the wind blow through my hair! This song just makes me happy and causes me to reflect on all the sweet and undeserved blessings God has poured out on me.

Today I find myself giving thanks for these specific beautiful "somethings" in my life:

The faithful, protective love of my husband, best friend, and soul mate who can read me like a book. Over the years, he's studied me and learned me. He knows when I need a bit of encouragement and he selflessly gives of himself to make it happen. Something beautiful...

He surprised me with these today:

A son who can be found, in a variety of poses, reading books all over the house. Something beautiful...


This same son was expressing his thanks and gratitude to me earlier today, declaring that if it weren't for me, the men in this family would eat only brats and hamburgers. Something beautiful...

A son who knows every MLB stat and fact and comes home covered in dirt and grass stains after a night at the baseball diamond with his dad and brothers; the same son who finds joy in making music, and diligently applies himself to learning how to play. Something beautiful...


Another son who is growing by leaps and bounds and keeps me regularly thanking God for his growing maturity, sense of responsibility, and hunger for God. Something beautiful...


[I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify Him with thanksgiving.] Psalm 69:30