Wordless Wednesday/Thankful Thursday- November 7/8

I didn't have much in me to have a post up for Wednesday morning.  Along with more than half of the nation, I was deeply saddened by what took place on Tuesday.  In fact, I was finding myself in utter despair-- not only for the loss of our nation as we know and love her, but for our children and what will face them in the years ahead.  And then, I read this in an email, "With the sad outcomes of this election a very dark night has descended over our country. Our Christian Faith, marriage and family and the very sanctity of life is under attack but we must NOT BE AFRAID- GOD WILL BE VICTORIOUS!"  I still am saddened beyond words, but have trust and hope in the Lord and am grateful for all of the gifts that He has bestowed upon me.  And, as I look again at the popular vote map, it gives me hope, as well.  I still grieve, I still feel ill, but we must turn to Him and praise Him in good times and bad and that with His strength, we will get through this.....No matter who is President, Jesus is still our King!

So, on this Thankful Thursday, I am grateful for:

a wonderful Italian lesson yesterday.  My children (and I) are learning so much and are having fun doing it!

a fun, laid back morning that started with Kiddos #1 and 2 taking their online class

while Kiddos #3 and 4 did their math.  Of course, Kiddo #4 set up school for her dolls.  :-)

it started to snow today and I just loved the look in my children's eyes at the discovery.  Of course, they had to go outside in it.  They raked leaves and cleaned up the last of the hurricane debris (branches, etc.).

Linking up with: Judy H-J's Thoughts, Mama to 4 Blessings, Create with Joy, NOBH, Musings from a Stay at Home Mom, Tina's Wordless Wednesday,Judy @ CoffeeJitters and Wordless Wednesday at Wordless ,Lisa at The Army Chap's Wife, NOBH , A Thankful Woman's Book of Blessings, Spilled Milkshake, Miscellany Monday, Women Living Well Wednesday and Raising Homemakers.

P.S.  My blog was nominated in 2 categories in the 2012 Homeschool blog awards.  I would much appreciate your vote and support.  Here are the links:

For best homeschool mom blog and best photos.  Thank you!  :-)