Thanks

O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting. I Chronicles 16:34


Thanksgiving Day has come and gone and I did alot of thinking about all that I am thankful for. This list could go on and on and on and on..........


I am thankful for my Lord Jesus Christ. That He chose me as His child long, long ago!


I am thankful for my salvation. That Christ came and walked this earth to pay the price for my sin. Salvation is something I do not deserve, but has been given to me from a Father who loves me unconditionally. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23


I am thankful for my amazing husband. He is my best friend, my support, my provider, and an amazing father to our children. I am ashamed to say that it has taken me many, many years to really see just how amazing he is. I think as a wife it takes a certain level of maturity to get past ourselves and our selfishness and see our husbands as the Godly men they are trying so hard to be. I am so fortunate that God blessed me with a husband who wants to serve the Lord and live a life of integrity in all he says and does. He understands that he will have to one day stand with me before the Lord and take responsibity for us. This is not a responsibility I would want! I love watching the faces of our children absolutely light up when he walks through the door and says hello. There are few things in this world to match this pure joy. They know daddy loves them, and will always take care of them. I know this feeling.


I am thankful for my children. I am thankful for every diagnosis, doctor appointement, therapy session, and piece of medical equipement that has come our way. I know that every obsticle we face only serves to make us stronger and helps to build our testimony. I am thankful for the smiles that are beautiful beyond description. The bright eyes that sparkle with wonder and excitement. The littel hands, some steady and some not, that are so soft and have the ability to communicate needs. I am thankful for every little squeal that comes from their mouths. My heart melts every time I hear "ah la ya ya ya" which translates to "I love you mommy".

I am thankful for my family. My mom and (step) dad are amazing, generous people. At this moment, I have no direct family living anywhere near me. I am dependent on my in-laws and friends to give me a sense of family. I have been able to develop several close friendships and these wonderful women are sisters to me. Not by blood but from the heart. This part of my family is so special to me because there is a closeness that we have chosen and developed, not simply because of our last name. I am so thankful the God has surrounded me with love.

I look around at my home, the pantry in my kitchen, my closet, my cars in the garage, the living room floor covered with toys and I am filled with gratitude and thanksgiving that God has gone above and beyond my family's basic needs.

I am thankful to live in a country that allows me to practice my religious beliefs free of persecution.

I deserve none of this. I am so thankful for God's love, grace, and forgiveness. It is easy to see His love everywhere I look in my blessed life. And I am thankful.