Eucharisteo

I wrote here about my first summer read called "One Thousand Gifts" where the author encourages us to give thanks in everything...literally everything. To understand that every joy in life (even the littlest things) are gifts from God and by giving thanks always we learn to be content and (dare I say) joyful! The bible mentions the greek word "eucharisteo" many, many times meaning "to be thankful." 

Yesterday was a really great summer day. I had so much to be thankful for. Cinnamon Girl Cupcakes (my cupcake business) had it's first catering gig for a wedding, the sun was out, and Truman had the day off. My heart was bursting with thanks and I couldn't help but continue to add "gifts" to my journal all day. I felt so happy and loved yesterday--basking in all of God's sweet glory.

 After we delivered cupcakes, we found this adorable little hole-in-the-wall in Firth, NE called Homestead. Pretty good food, too!

 We are so weird.

 The Mill on 48th and Prescott in Lincoln is our favorite spot. We miss this place so much. Omaha has nothing compared to it. We spent the entire evening drinking coffee and relaxing on the front patio. Watching the sun go down and feeling the slight summer breeze float in was the perfect ending to the day.

 Had to make a quick stop at Sunken Gardens.

 Tried to take a picture together...didn't work.

A few "gifts" from my day...

53. Green, fluffy fields

54. Perfect rows of fields

55. Sun creating a "fog" over the hills

56. Humid summer evening

57. Small town charm

58. Windows rolled down

59. Damp skin

61. When he rubs my back in public

63. Imperfections

65. Coffee shop patio

66. Unexpected meeting of a friend

67. Casual conversation

69. A familiar feeling of home

72. Knee slapping songs

How do you live out eucharisteo?

J.