Saying Our Thank You Fors
October 15, 2007
Before Rocky left, she hid things around the house and left notes for the kids. She also left a jar filled with “thank you fors.”
At our dinner table, instead of grace, we say our “thank you fors.” We do this every night. Each of us simply takes turns saying what we are thankful for that day. Rocky left a jar filled with her thank you fors for us to read while she was in Africa. So, she’s been with us at the dinner table each night. I know this is her blog, but I couldn’t resist sharing this.
This one was picked out of the jar the other night:
We’re thankful she is too.
Every time you tell me about Rocky she becomes more and more perfect in my eyes. Holy Cow! A jar of “thank you fors”…..she’s so freaking creative. You are a lucky man.
Jeff and ROCKY,
I have been reading Rocky’s blog and keeping up on her adventures in Kenya…. she is a brave brave woman with a loving loving heart.
Jeff you and the kids are so lucky to have her, but you already know that.
Rocky is amazing and I am glad that you shared her “thank you fors” jar with us. That is the best idea ever. She has been with you every night at the dinner table and I think that is awesome!
It is so cool that she hid stuff around the house.
Fran and Ines…
I am indeed a very lucky man and my children are very lucky children.
She just called before going to bed for her last night in Kenya. She hops on a plane for London in the morning and will stay overnight in London before returning home. She was in tears and unable to contain her sadness in leaving. I know the trip has given her much inspiration and I can’t wait to see her, hold her, talk to her, and help her achieve her vision for Mothers Fighting For Others.
Africa may have her heart, but she has mine.
Myla… the first night the kids were taken on a “treasure hunt” via one of her notes. They had to run from place to place in the house to find the next clue. It really helped ease the tension of her being gone.
I don’t know what else to say… Travel home safe.. A jar of “thank you’s” You are amazing
What a sweet and creative idea! I pray for a safe journey home for Rocky! I am excited…sooooo excited to talk to her after she settles in. My heart does feel sad for her too…I know she is going to have a hard time leaving Kenya. But I bet her heart is bursting at the seams with love and hugs for you…her kids and family!
Wow, I always new you were amazing Roc’s,thanks for the great idea. My thank you for tonight is that the boys (and my other three) and of course myself have you in our lives. You have opened my eyes to so much. Have a safe trip home, and we love you very much!!!!!!
Rocky is truly and amazing woman and has inspired me so much! As well as helped break my heart for all the children left alone or hurting in our world!
God- I pray for safety on her trip home and that she comes home to inspire us all further and to love her family even more so than before! Thank you for allowing this woman to come into all of our lives in one way or another to give us something to fight for! Be with Rocky and her heart as she has to face being away from those girls, and comfort her and the girls in this time. Be with her family as they get to embrace their wife and mother again!
Amen
**holding hand high**
Ahem…I think you guys need to adopt another *child*. I volunteer.
You and Rocky have created an amazing family. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Amen.
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