I guess I am starting to wax philosophical in my old age. The innudation of all of the Christmas advertisements an black Friday sales are not bad within themselves, but I have come to the point of absolute distaste for any of those commercials, or even frequenting any of the merchants who are having black Friday sales.
One would wonder if I have become the infamous Bob Marley in the old Christmas movie. I prefer to think I am more like Jimmy Stewart character in its a wonderful life.
By that I mean circumstances of the year have made me truly realize those things that are important and how really we should all be greatful for the life we have. It is a life made safer by a wonderful group of men and women, who sacrifice their lives each day. These are they who lay their lives on the line for the great United States that we live in. Something I wish everyone could pick up on......keeping these folks in high honor, for we owe them a debt of gratitude.
I want to take the time on this day to think on those things that I am most thankful for. First and foremost a God that is so incredibly patient, way beyond what most of us deserve. That He was so kind to see that I was placed in the family I have I will praise Him forever for making that happen.
My father is my best buddy. He is older now, but I am telling you this man never ceases to amaze me. His spirit is such that I just love him to death. He likes to laugh, and I like to laugh, and he makes me laugh. I think right now he is a great blessing to my life.
My mother- just a wondeful wonderful woman. She has a character of the godly woman spoke of in the Psalms. If I miss talking with her even one day, its like my day isn't complete. She is going through a lot right now, but I look at her and I know that if there is a job to be done, she will see it through.
My sister...as many know she is fighting cancer, and I look at this kid through the eyes I used to look at her when we were kids. I want to take on the cancer fight for her. But it's like my very dear friend Dave said, "we cannot chose who gets stricken" Only God can make that choice. When I look at her, I think she is even more beautiful that ever. You who know me know that I can read people fairly well. I know she is ill, but I look at her countenance, and listen to her talk and right now all I sense is peace. It's that peace that passes understanding.
My brother-how do you call a 6ft 4 man a kid? My brother is so smart, and so funny, and so wise all at the same time. I still see the little baby in my minds eye. When I look at Mark, I am sooooooo proud. He picked an amazing wife, and he has really grown into one of my heroes over the years.
Stephanie-thank you my Stephanie for being such a pandora's box of everything. You are so sensitive, and yet you get this thing where its like don't mess with me. You know why I love all of it? Because God made you very very special, and you will always have my heart (even on the days you want me to butt out) LOL. And also, thank you for giving me my little buddy Aidan, who makes me laugh just by being in this world. Thank you also for being smart enough to find a daddy who can help you grow Aidan up into a wonderful human being.
Amy- thank you Amy just for being. I love how you like to talk. I adore and respect how much time you spend with your kidlets.... No matter what else you may do, raising those girls is the most important task you will every have on this earth. I love that you love people. I love your faithfulness to your mother under these difficult circumstances. I'm glad you are there to watch her back.
Dennis, I know you are going to probably freak because I put you on here, but I have to. This Thanksgiving season, I am so glad that you are in our lives. I am glad you are there for Paula, for she needs you. You indeed are a blessing.
So many things to be thankful for. I am thankful that I am working. I am working in a position that I am passionate about, and I am thankful for each encounter I have with the people in this position. It is because I know each opportunity is one more way to show Jesus. Which some days I fail miserably, but today I am just thankful for those opportunities.
I am thankful for in-laws that have taught me without a doubt what God's grace looks like.
I am also thankful for WCF, and the Bible teaching there, even if sometimes it makes me take a long hard look at myself.
Mostly I am thankful to Jesus. One of these days, I want to be able to say thank you over and over and over....for someone like me who does not deserve it, Jesus took my place on Calvary, and I praise and thank Him for loving me enough. He is Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. He is all we need,
but let us remember to be thankful......
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