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Happy Thanksgiving!
Oh how I wish it was cool outside. I wish I was beginning my day, after sleeping in, with the parade followed by Charlie Brown (maybe this time Lucy won’t pull the ball away) – all the while smelling the turkey cooking. I wish I had the day off to stuff myself with cranberry sauce, deviled eggs, mashed potatoes, broccoli with cheese, and pumpkin pie. I wish I was lying on a couch with a full tummy watching football, football, football. I wish we were there to see our families even if it meant eating more than one big meal today. (Oh the sacrifices!)
But. Today is not Wishgiving. It’s Thanksgiving. And I am thankful.
I’m thankful for God most of all Who has given me a life far away from emptiness and darkness, filled with hope of eternal life with Him.
I’m thankful for the most wonderful husband in the whole world. (Sorry, ladies.)
I’m thankful for the opportunity to carry a baby and start a family.
I’m thankful for my parents who have gotten me to the place I am today and shaped me into the person I am today. Although they didn’t raise a perfect person (who does?) they did a pretty good job I’d say (I was there to see the challenges they faced but didn’t realize at the time I was causing them.) and I’m grateful for the many memories and traditions I gained throughout my childhood.
I’m grateful that God has kept me healthy even here and while pregnant. I’m grateful God has kept the baby healthy even when I could barely take care of myself. I’m grateful God has kept Jonathan healthy through the transition to life in Africa.
I’m grateful for our many, many friends who make us feel loved and connected even when we’re miles away.
I’m grateful for the opportunity to spend Christmas at home and then to give birth in a safe environment, sharing the experience with friends and family.
I’m grateful for the provision of God. He has provided everything we have needed – in ways we couldn’t have imagined!
I’m grateful for all this and more. So even though I’m missing the Macy’s Day Parade (tell me if anything changes), turkey, and football I’m beyond thankful! I hope you are too. 