Thanksgiving

Bright and early tomorrow morning I am hitting the road to join the rest of my family in Searcy, AR. The next few days will be full of food, conversation, and relaxation. Just what I am in need of at this point in the year! But, see, there is more to the next few days than just food, conversation, and relaxation. There is a reason why we call it "Thanksgiving," right?

I was walking Rori yesterday and once again praying for the Lord to take away the pain in my heart. As I'm praying, I was overcome with the thought that I needed to spend some time thinking about what I have to be thankful for. Hmmm...okay, God, I think you might be trying to give me some perspective! So, I am thankful for...

• Health
• Godly parents with whom I now I have a wonderful friendship/mentorship type relationship
• A wonderful 1st grade class this year
• An excellent school
• An amazing teaching team including two very strong Christians to share and pray with
• Food
• Water
• A nice apartment
• A very playful, loving puppy
• Authentic, Christ-like friendships
• Other people's children who ease my "baby bug" for the time being
• Clothes
• Sunshine
• Rainbows
• Butterflies
• Singing on the praise team
• Being a part of a wonderful congregation
• My sister
• My grandparents
• Holiday breaks from school
• And I could go on and on and on and on

There is so much to be thankful for. Yes, I am in a season of pain and healing. But, the Lord will continue to shower me with blessings...sometimes I just have to be reminded to open my eyes and see them! Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in ALL circumstances, for this is God's will in Christ Jesus."
1 Thess. 5:17