Thursday, November 22, 2007

What I am thankful for...

The day after Thanksgiving in Thailand with an absolutely incredibly loving family of missionary friends, singles, and families...I am thinking of ALL the things I have to be thankful for...here is a short list and not in order, just as I think of them -
I am thankful for...family (whether near or far, blood or friends adopted in), love that has no boundaries both from my sweet Abba and from those who are around me that pour it on me revealing the great Father's love, being content in the hardest of places because of God's grace, being forgiven and given new mercies each day, delicious food shared with new friends, a day when we can say what we are thankful for, my family in Texas and Colorado, mountains and beauty which reveals Abba's face and nature, birds chirping, fans blowing cool air, rains that come and ease the heat during the "cool" season, coffee, $2 haircuts, journaling, internet that allows connection even across so great a distance, the Father's great love for me to bring me here and hold me as I squirm and fight because He knows what is ahead and wants me to get it, and so much more.

I want you all to know how much I love you and am thankful for you. Especially for those who are partnering with me now or will in the days to come as I am blessed to have this opportunity to serve the Lord in a country such as Thailand. I am not aware of all that is happening as my mind is finite and easily distracted...but I do know that God is good and He is at work. So thank you!!!! Blessings on you as you celebrate with your families!!!

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