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My THANKSgiving

My 25 THANKS-givings in 2011:

1.  I am thankful for the opportunity to serve the Lord in a way that challenges me in an area of my passion.
2.  I am thankful that life was not supposed to turn out the way I had planned it.
3.  I am thankful for a husband who knows me AND...loves me unconditionally, challenges me graciously, leads me humbly, and holds my hand through everything.
4.  I am thankful for parents who love and support me no matter what.
5.  I am thankful for siblings are truly are 3 of my closest friends in the whole world.
6.  I am thankful to have a job, to have shelter, to have food and a surplus of clothing when many struggle with at least one of these basic needs.
7.  I am thankful for the freedom to worship and believe as I do.
8.  I am thankful for the blessings God pours into my life without my even asking.
9.  I am thankful for friendship that transcends time and space...those kindred spirits you know you will always share.
10.  I am thankful for each one of the girls who have lived at our house since we moved here.  Each one has taught me something, and each one is a beautiful creation with marvelous potential.
11.  I am thankful for a wonderful group of prayer warriors and brothers and sisters in Christ who lift me up and provide Godly encouragement and hope.
12.  I am thankful for a fantastic system of support on our campus - people who love the Lord, care about His work and His children, and constantly encourage us and lift us up.
13.  I am thankful for hope on the days overshadowed by the things I am not thankful for.
14.  I am thankful for God's Word, which have tremendous power over my spirit for encouragement and life.
15.  I am thankful for FCYM, who I still consider my "family" in so many ways.  You all are still such a blessing to me, and gave me 3 of the best years of my life.  I am so thankful for all God is doing in and through you!
16.  I am thankful that each of my days is full of new adventure and new things to learn.
17.  I am thankful for the beauty in nature and all of God's Creation.  It is such a constant reminder to me of God's love.
18.  I am thankful for the ability to communicate with family and friends over the miles with all of the gifts of modern technology.
19.  I am thankful for the miracles God has shown me since moving to Barton: the progress in the girls' lives, the unthinkable, unexpected things that only God could do in their hearts, the stories we have lived.
20.  I am thankful for role models and mentors who show me what it means to live a Christ-centered existence.
21.  I am thankful for Sonic Happy Hour from 2-4pm.
22.  I am thankful for music and what it does to my soul.
23.  I am thankful for the safety, acceptance, and grace that is found in my relationship with Jesus Christ.
24.  I am thankful for rest and Sabbath time.
25.  I am thankful for even the "trials" with the girls, because I know they are growing and stretching me, and I know they are growing and stretching them, and I know that it will work toward the completion of God's Work!

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  1. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    You're awesome, Bets. Love you and miss you more than you know.

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