Thanks

Is it just me or is Christmas overtaking Thanksgiving? I’m not opposed to celebrating Christmas. In fact, I love it but I don’t want to forget about Thanksgiving. So….drum roll please…..in honor of giving thanks, here is my list short list of things I am thankful for….

• An understand and loving God
• Grace and Mercy
• Forgiveness
• My husband
• Soft hum of a child
• Our children who have all accepted Christ
• Seeing glimpses of God working in lives of family and friends
• Soft snores and loud snores from said husband
• Memories that will live on
• My 82 year old dad
• Years I had with my mom who is now with the Lord 
• Grandpas (both Grandmas are with the Lord)
• Extended family
• Supportive friends who love me despite myself…they have to put up with a lot. I really, really appreciate them!!
• Jobs in this time of such turmoil
• My dishwasher! Yes, materialistic but so true!!

My list could go on and on but you get the point. Trust me, there are days I am not feeling very thankful. I get down right whinny...just ask my supportive friends. But I just discovered (I'm a slow learner) making a list whether on paper or in your mind really helps.

"Hallelujah! I give thanks to God with everything I've got..." Psalm 111:1 (a)

 What are you thankful for today?