Thanksgiving thoughts

As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, I am reminded of several things to be thankful for ... my family, my health, the roof over my head, the new roof that will be over my head after Christmas (if everything goes according to plan!), ... Mostly, and most importantly, I am thankful for the faithfulness, love, and guidance of my God. This year has been full of changes, and He has brought us to each of them, and through each of them. Avery joined our family in March, healthy as can be. She is happy and loving, and has not taken after her sister in most ways (which is a BIG blessing to me!). She is her own person, and we love it! The baby that didn't join our family is cradled in heaven's arms now, and that is a blessing too - who could ask for more? Our marriage turned 5 this year, and that is a blessing too - we are still surviving and still love each other! Erin turned 4, which brought some trial, but not anything that has killed us yet. David's Bronco has finally been totalled, and now salvaged with a title transfer to Shane, and we are a 1-vehicle family for now. God is good, all the time ... He has gifted us, protected us, guided us, provided for us, and been faithful to His promises. I'm sure David will post about this latest display of God's divine timing soon, as we are preparing close on our first home! I hope you enjoy your time of thankful reflecting this year, as you recall how God has blessed your life, even if it didn't seem like it at the time :)

Thank you, Father, for your constant love, that never fades or changes. Thank You, for Your faithfulness to your word, that you will always provide for us, have our best interest in mind, and will never leave us or forsake us. Thank You, for the gift of Your Son, that You gave in my place, so that I would know Your love and live with You forever. Thank You for the gift of forgiveness, and allowing us to come into Your presence to ask for it. We deserve nothing but pain and strife, yet You give us life abundantly! I love You, Lord.