We Give THANKS

"From the rising of the sun to its going down, the Lord's name is to be praised." Psalm 113:3

As another busy, rich, fast-paced year is coming to an end, Again, I cannot help but pause...
In this world of uncertain times that we live and in this season of thankfulness I remember: the upside downs, surprises, devastating announcements and sweet memories...but through it all: even if our year has had no right-side-ups I would have to say I am richly blessed beyond measure.  What an amazing, personal, intimately loving God we serve. With that in mind I wanted to take a few moments to reflect on that which we are grateful for...tomorrow I could make another list just as long but I will begin....possibly without an end in sight :)

...I am thankful for God's provision, more than we could ask or imagine
...I am thankful for the way others become the hands and feet of God to us, without ever knowing it
...for my husband's love and dedication: to God, his family, his beliefs, and our well-being.
...for surgeons and medical advances
...for my mother's strength
...for His mercies that are new every morning
...for moments captured instead of forgotten
...for priorities realized and spoken before it was too late
...for opportunities seized instead of lost, (like an unplanned lunch with a loved one over sushi, or a stolen week with a friend at my house :)
...for forgiveness and second chances
...for true friendships that remain...even though they have not been tended or watered for some time.
...for a family that is not across the seas, but close to my heart and a short drive away
...that God can take our broken pieces and make them whole.
...for God's healing power and comfort in times we do not understand
...that I don't have to have life figured out and tied up in a tidy bow to come before the throne room, I get to come as I am...in fact, the less I know the better and I even get to participate
...that God has a plan for our children's lives that includes us but is not solely dependent on our performance!
 ...that His grace is sufficient for thee. 2 Cor 12:9
In a week were I wore my underwear inside out two different times (scary isn't it?!) haha. I am grateful I can live on God's grace, ability and strength alone! I am absolutely hopeless without Him as a mother, wife, daughter and friend.  Thankfully He will not leave me or forsake me......and for that we thank YOU! :)