A dear friend recently told me "update your blog!" (Yes, J.M. I'm talking about you!) So here's our update.
Today is Thanksgiving, a day to give thanks for everything there is to be thankful for. I think this year my list is nearly infinite, but I'll try to sum it up:
1. For a God who loves me deeply, passionately and completely, and never expects me to be anything I'm not. And you know what? When all is said and done, I get to spend eternity with Him, this God who created me and loves me so perfectly.
2. For my husband, a man who I am blessed to share life with.
3. For my children, two incredibly special boys who are the joys of my life (okay, so not 100% of the time, but we're being thankful, remember?).
4. For my family (both sides) who supported us when we lived in Colorado and who are still supportive today.
5. For my friends, both near and far, who are a bunch of incredible women. I never dreamed that friendships could be like this.
6. For my church. This one probably should have been higher on the list. What an incredible place. It is an honor to be part of the LCBC church community.
7. For my LIFEGroup. I love you guys so stinkin' much. 'Nuff said.
8. For my sweet Christian Egyptian friend, Triza Habashy, who lives down the alley. She has opened my eyes to so many things.
9. For my house, the labor of love that it is. What a cool project.
10. For our two vehicles that have more miles on them than I ever thought they could.
11. For God's Creation. The mountains, the ocean, the autumn leaves, the stars, the clouds, the sunset, the sunrise, the birds, the flowers, the rivers, the tigers, the horses...
12. Speaking of animals, for my pets. Otis (our nine-year-old Greater Swiss Mountain Dog who has surpassed the average breed life expectancy of eight. I always knew he was above average), Molson (our slightly deranged Australian Shepherd who is loyal to us in so many ways), and Callie (my sweet kitty who seems to know exactly when I need snuggles).
From here on, they are no particular order...just a stream of thoughts.
13. For books like "Captivating" and "Fresh Brewed Life" and "Evangelism Without Additives" - books that challenge me to move and grow.
14. For music. Man oh man, do I love music. Nearly all of it.
15. For my computer - my window to the world. Oh, and technology in general. Do you realize how much fun stuff God has given us to play with?
16. For my journal. My verbal vomit masterpiece.
17. For hobbies - scrapbooking, reading, crocheting, tennis, biking, hiking...
18. For Penn State. Seriously.
19. For Christian counselors. I could go on and on about the value of this one...
20. For quiet spots with time to talk to Jesus.
Okay, so that's just 20. Just a sampling. But it's me. What are you thankful for?
Love to all,
Cindy
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