a post by Jenni {aka Mom}
Over on my personal blog I've posted my 2012 list of thankfulness. This year I lovingly copied a friend and used the alphabet as my guide to think of 26 things to be thankful for. I've copied "C" through "G" below:
Caleb ~ I’m
thankful for my youngest son. For his sense of humor, his laugh, his
impersonations, and his tender heart. I’m thankful for how he covers me
with a blanket on the occasion I fall asleep on the sofa. I’m thankful
for his dry, sarcastic, wit. I’m thankful for his love for the Lord, his
compassionate prayers for others, and his hunger for God’s Word. I’m
thankful for his creativity, and the photography and other artistic
things we do together. I’m thankful for his love of nature, and our
mutual love of cooking.
Desserts ~ God
didn’t have to give us taste buds, or the ability to enjoy the food we
consume for energy. He didn’t have to give us honey or other treats, but
He saw fit to do so. I’m thankful that enjoyment, when used rightly, is
a precious gift that we can praise God for.
Electricity ~
The extended power outage this past summer helped remind me that things
like this shouldn’t be taken for granted! I’m blessed to live in this
age in a wealthy country like America, and I’m thankful for the modern
inventions, tools, and conveniences that come with it. I have
electricity, lots of clean water, hot water, appliances for cooking and
cleaning, electric lights…our blessings are truly overflowing!
Farmers ~ I’m
thankful that, despite ‘Big Ag’ and all that comes with it, there are
still small, local farmers in America who proudly provide us with
healthy meat, milk, eggs, and produce. I’m thankful to live so near
local farms that I can spend the better part of my grocery budget there
directly, and know right where our food comes from.
Genuine friendship
~ I’m thankful for the handful of friends God has blessed me with who
are genuine, faithful, godly, loyal, and true. Those who love me despite
my warts, whom I can trust implicitly, who share their hearts and lives
with me, and who pray for me and point me ever towards Christ. What a
rare, precious gift!
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