So, this post is going to be a
reminder—a tribute, if you will, that regardless of the many things “wrong”
with our world, we can indeed look on the bright side and focus on
what is “right” in our lives! Will it be balanced? Only each reader can determine that, but I’d
like to believe, regardless of the depth of despair we encounter, when we have
God in our lives, we can (and must) be thankful!
That said, first and foremost, I am
thankful for God, the Giver of all things who created the universe and cares
about each creation, large and small across the globe, and especially His
creation of humanity. He also offers
mercy, grace and forgiveness, and as a human who is forever making mistakes, I
have another reason to be thankful!
My family is also at the top of my list. When I consider the wealth of love I have
through my husband, children and grandchildren, how can I not feel
blessed? We have a home, adequate food, clean
water to drink, clothes to wear and shoes for our feet. We have an education, enabling us to follow
our dreams to become whatever it is we desire. We have the means of
transportation to take us wherever we choose to travel. And we have the comfort of pets who want
nothing more than to be fed and loved.
Along with my God and family I have
friends that surround my life all across America--and even across the ocean. I have several church families since we have
the opportunity to travel. Each of these special people embrace us even as weeks and sometimes months pass between
visits. This is the kind of friendship
that lasts a lifetime, and for that I am extremely grateful!
As Americans, we live in a country
where freedoms are still protected, while every day we see history changing as
technology continues to radicalize the way we think and see our ever changing
world. Additionally, I am grateful to
the men and women across the centuries who have served in the military to
protect those freedoms, even as there is the constant threat from those who
want to see our country crushed.
Additionally I am thankful for
you! I am grateful that each of you are
willing to take a few moments of your very busy days, and read the thoughts I
put on paper (or computer!). And
I
am delighted when someone takes the time to share their thoughts on a given
blog.
So, I wonder if you would share one
or more things for which you are grateful.
God is so good and even when we have bad days, weeks, months or even
years, it’s so good to know He is in control.
For that I am also grateful! So
share your heart……and thank you! Thank
you for being YOU!
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