This year we have all experienced some kind of hardship, whether from gas prices (with the exception of recent months), job uncertaintity, family concerns, health, etc. We've seen some scary times in this last year, but that just means that God has given us the opportunity (for us to see) to recognize all that we DO have, to know all the blessings He provides.
Things I am thankful for this year (in no particular order):
1. My wonderful family: Jake, Rilyn, mom, dad, Dean, Jen, Emma, Eli, Eryn, Wes, Suzie, Tanya, Brian, Jacee, all aunts and uncles, grandparents, and cousins-all family, even my three dogs!
2. The blessing of timing: I believe things worked out as they should with our new home in Goehner; my uncertainty of my future at Concordia-when I wasn't sure about teaching, God gave me the opportunity to teach a course at Concordia this year, and when we found out Concordia was in difficult times and we'd be experiencing a loss in pay, I was grateful for the opportunity to teach as it brought in a little extra income.
3. All of my friends (even though it becomes difficult to stay in touch), who I love dearly and miss.
4. To have the opportunity to watch Rilyn grow and learn so much everyday!
5. For my parents and Jake's parents for all that they do for us, whether it be to watch Rilyn on short notice, for making curtains, for helping us move, for to continual support and love (and the list could go on and on).
6. For my sisters, Jen and Tanya who always have a listening ear!
7. For a patient hairstylist!! ha ha!
8. For great coworkers!
9. For an awesome husband who puts up with all my craziness (like this morning, when I called him out of bed to look at a bug-he was already awakened once though by the dogs just minutes before)
10. For a group of great students who I've learned a lot from by teaching my first class.
The list could go on and on, but some of those are random enough! But I'm most grateful for
God's greatest blessing of all -the gift of eternal life in heaven. Our world around us may appear dismal at times, but what a joy it will be to some day share in God's heavenly, everlasting treasures. With faith and trust, and His assurance, guidance and love, nothing can defeat us. I pray that everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving and that each and everyone of you is able to reflect on the greatest blessing of all-Jesus Christ!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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