Thanksgiving

Looking back over these last several years I am awed at what the Lord has done for my family and myself. There are many things I do not understand, many that grieve me deeply to the core but even in the midst of the ugly I have felt held. At times only by a string -- but I've been held.

I am thankful for my husband who works so hard and tirelessly to provide for us, even when he is not feeling well. Even in times of unemployment he has sought work, sought the Lord and went through doors.

I am thankful for my children...they are respectful, obedient and they do love each other, even though I don't always understand the way boys show that love! (Kapow!!!) And they truly treasure their little sister. They do love the Lord, and I am praying they will become bolder in their faith.

I'm thankful for my Mom who has shown me, through her actions in the ugly, what it means to truly be the hands and feet of Jesus.

I'm thankful that the Lord is the same yesterday, today and forever. That HE sees the big picture. That HE is safe to trust. That HE loves me more than I will ever know.

Thankful, thankful, thankful for the many blessings HE has given to us.