Well, it's been a few weeks
life's been busy!
my wife and I travelled to Missouri to celebrate Mother's Day with our daughter and her family
little did we know that a surprise was in store for us
when we got there on Friday evening, both of our daughters came walking out of the house!
our younger daughter who lives in Louisiana drove up with her husband to spend the weekend with us
what a special blessing that was
I'm thankful for the joy that brought to my wife
I'm thankful too for the time we were able to spend together, building relationships, encouraging each other, laughing together
I'm so grateful for the family God has blessed me with
just like in any family, we have our moments
but I'm able to see God's hand drawing us together, bringing healing and growth
I'm thankful He is patient with me and never abandons me
thankful God continues to teach me as a husband and father
my Missouri daughter and her family had just moved into a new house just before we went out
she had a wish list of projects for me to work on
I'm thankful for that opportunity to serve them
I love doing that kind of thing, using the gifts and skills God has blessed me with to bless others
and I'm thankful she felt comfortable asking me for help
the biggest project was replacing and unsafe railing system around the large stairwell opening in their main room. It was a group effort, and it turned out beautifully
I'm thankful for God's help with that project
I'm thankful for the time to invest in our kids and grandkids
thankful too for safety in our travels
we put a lot of miles on the car, and through no fault of my own, we made it there and back without incident
I'm thankful for God's artistic ability
we've been enjoying evenings in our back yard admiring the beautiful sunsets
it always amazes me how each day brings something different
God is a God of variety; He's built it into all of creation
I'm thankful for eyes to be able to see the beauty He's created
and thankful for time to share it with my wife
I'm thankful for quiet moments to reflect on my Savior and His love for me and all mankind
I'm thankful God is generous
thankful He gives out of His abundance and not grudgingly
I'm tired--I fell asleep at the dinner table this evening
so I'l wrap this up and let my head find the pillow
I'm thankful God is good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in lovingkindness and truth!
