thankful

Just wanted to mention how much I have to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.

I am thankful for God... who pursues me and speaks truth to my heart.

He tenderly confronts my sin and selfishness.
He calls me to forsake it and follow Him, 

and lose myself that I might find true life. 

He brings life, healing, and joy where there once was death and despair.

I am so thankful to know him.

I am thankful for my husband, who grows more beautiful in my sight everyday.

He is an amazing man and it is a gift to be his wife.

He's my best friend, and I love the adventure of our life.

Trevor, it has been a hard year, but you have never turned away from

pursuing me, just like Jesus. You always honor me and

love me. Thank you for working so hard sweetheart.

I am thankful for my spirited little girl.

She is an amazing little person :)

Her life is a gift and being her mom is a source of tremendous joy.

I am thankful God gave me the gift of being a mother.

I love our family life and the places we will go and things we will do...

the times we will share together.

I am thankful for my extended family.

You guys are crazy and wonderful and I love you.

I am thankful for my church, and the nourishment God brings to my soul

through the people, music, theology, sacraments, and liturgy.

I am amazed at God's specific and careful direction

in bringing us to such a special church.

I am thankful to be part of it.

There are so many more things...

but lastly, I am thankful for the hope of a change in our life.

It isn't a new baby, and it may not happen the way we want,

but I am eager to see how God's plans for us unfold.

We are hoping and praying for a small miracle to come in January.

It involves a move to a farm here in Athens. 

If it doesn't work out, it will be because God has

other plans for us.

but I am quietly hopeful.

And prayerful.

Hope you all have a sweet Thanksgiving.

love to you

xo