Thanksgiving

Well on this Thanksgiving day, I thought I should write a blog about what I am thankful for. Let me preface my list by saying this: Being so far away from home on a holiday like Thanksgiving is harder than I ever thought possible. Thanksgiving is an American holiday, so most people here in Korea have no clue what Thanksgiving even is. As I explain it to my children I am reminded why we celebrate. We celebrate to thank God for all of His many blessings, and to thank Him for bringing us through another year.

So what am I thankful for?

1. I am thankful for the freedom I have to worship God, the freedom that has been fought so hard for and that is still being fought for this very day.

2. I am thankful for the love God has for me and that He never gives up on me despite my constant failures.

3. I am thankful for my family. They mean the world to me, and being the world away has helped open my eyes even more to how amazing they are.

4. I am thankful for my many friends, both old and new. My friends are precious gifts who have impacted my life in countless ways.

5. I am thankful for the internet. Being so far away is difficult, but the internet helps me stay connected with all the ones that I love so much.

6. I am thankful for Love and Relationships. As I love others and receive love I find myself a better person because of the people in my life.

7. I am thankful for good food, and even though I haven't had the traditional thanksgiving food today, I anticipate it in the future and look forward to it.

8. I am thankful for pictures, when I haven't seen peoples faces in so long, I look at my pictures and remember the good times.

9. I am thankful for God's provision. Whenever I seem to doubt my supply I am reminded that God is ever faithful to provide for my needs.

10. I am thankful for sunny days.