Thankful.

Thankful for Jesus Christ, and the Holy Trinity, forgiveness, redemption, and freedom to worship my Lord.  May my words be few.
Thankful for David, our marriage, our friendship, and his commitment to the Lord, to me, and to our family.  I love you so much.  There are no words.
Thankful for sweet Levi, his laugh, his smile, the joy he has brought to us and so many around us, and the wonder of being a parent.  You are my smile.
Thankful for my health, and the health of my family.

Thankful for my family, their journeys in life, the lessons they have taught me (without even knowing it), their love, and their love for God.  I pray that each of you draw nearer to Him every day.

Thankful for my friends, their vulnerable hearts to the Lord and to me, their love that they have shown me and my family, and the joy they have brought to my life.  I have learned so much from you.

Thankful for the gift of staying home with our son, and taking care of this home and family that God has given to us.
Thankful for the resources we have, our home and even the city that it is in, Dave's job, our church, the clothes on our backs, and the food in our bellies.
Thankful for music.
Thankful for coffee.
Thankful for creativity.
Thankful for nature.
Thankful for jokes.
Thankful for food.  And all the glorious ways to cook it.

Thankful for Thanksgiving day to share with others our gratitude and love for each other.


What are you thankful for this year?

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
1 Thessalonians 5:28

Breakfast at Deetjens, in Big Sur, California.
I love you two with my whole life.

Big Sur, California.
I'm thankful we were able to see such beauty and stay for a week.

Asleep after a good read.

We all woke up to the view of a majestic redwood forest.

That's just one of the whales we saw on our trip!

That's the Levite and me...waiting for a whale to breach!