Thankfulness

In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday we celebrate tomorrow, I thought I would document some of the things we are thankful for. A biggie this year is the fact that Scott is now back in full-time ministry and loving his role as lead pastor of a wonderful church. We are thankful to be done with Seminary. We are thankful for smooth adjustments for our family after a big move. We are thankful for sunshine in November. I was even thankful that I had to mow the lawn the other day (and that it wasn't covered with white, cold stuff!) . We're thankful for new friendships. We're thankful for cars that still work even with many, many miles on them. We're thankful for friendly neighbors. We're thankful for soccer teams. We're thankful for great Christian schools to be a part of. We're thankful for a wonderful staff at church that likes to have fun and support each other. We're thankful for a family from church who is including us in their Thanksgiving celebration (and even letting Scott deep-fry the turkey). We're thankful for a loving God who is always with us. We're thankful for many family and friends. We're thankful for a safe journey to Israel this fall. We're thankful to be done with Seminary. (Oops, I think I already mentioned that!) Anyway, Scott and I are very thankful for the relationship that God has blessed us with and that we have some pretty awesome kids! We are thankful for...

Katelyn Joy~

and the way she works hard in school, performs on the stage with dramatic flair, makes friends easily, tears up the soccer field, has improved in her driving ability, shows her love for God through her singing and worship, and does it all with a smile.

Kamryn Elise~

and the way she works for justice, asks the tough questions, likes a good laugh, loves a good book (or two at the same time), reminds me that she's "in that awkward stage", is a good friend to others in her class even though she is "the new kid", still asks me to do her hair in the mornings.

Troy William~

and the way he is "all boy", has to read his minutes at night "because the teacher said so", keeps his card from "getting changed" at school, plays hard at recess and always comes home with grass stains, still likes to cuddle with his mom or dad, tries to take advantage of being "the baby", makes friends easily, and sings his heart out with the praise songs at church.

Thank you God!