Psalm 118:1

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever."

Psalm 118:1

Today, my heart is thankful.

Yes, for the big, most obvious-  forgiveness, grace, mercy, peace, love, joy, health, and more.

But also the small things.

Everyday things.

Normal things.

For example....

I am thankful for the friends who gave me their Thanksgiving turkey carcass. Strange, I know. For some reason, I prefer leftover turkey in soup rather than the freshly baked variety. My plate on Thanksgiving had all the "normal" fare, except turkey. No one made me put it on my plate, so I didn't! My friends' offering came with several large drumsticks just perfect for making soup! Thank you, Susan and Katie!

I am very thankful for another friend and downstairs neighbor who gladly lent me an egg, after I scrambled all mine for breakfast, forgetting in order to make homemade egg noodles, one must actually have eggs! Thank you, Grace!

I am thankful for my mom who showed me that noodles don't just come from a bag at the grocery store. I still don't make mine as good as hers, but I will keep trying. Maybe one of these days. Thank you, Mom!

I am so thankful for a husband that not only loves me, but helps me in areas that I am not too good at, such as hanging up Christmas lights and stockings! Thanks, honey!

I am thankful for a son and daughter who willingly and joyfully assemble our tree each year! Thanks, Jacob and Abbi!

And very, very thankful that in less than two weeks, two more children will be home to help put the rest of the ornaments on our family tree.  Thank you, Nick and Ben! I can't wait!

My list could go on and on. 

But, there is still one more thing I am extremely thankful for...

You!

I am thankful for our friends and family who support us through their words of encouragement  and faithful prayers It is these things that carry us through the difficult and lonely times. Thank you for "holding our rope"!

May God's blessings and love become evident to you through this season of thankfulness and celebration!