Thankful

Everyday things, we see them so often we fail to appreciate--the trees, the flowers, our family, and even the really simple things in life. Today and every day I am thankful for this life I have been given.

For star-filled skies---I am in awe of our God who who placed the tiniest of details in our lives for our enjoyment. I am thankful to live in the country where I enjoy the stars and am thankful for the opportunity to spend time at our summer "house" on the lake where there are even more stars that fill the skies. There is nothing more beautiful or restful.

For good health---I work with so many with ills and resulting stress in their life. I am thankful we have sustained good health. Cariyana's health has done nothing but improve each year. I am thankful.

For family--you are who made me who I am today. Thank you for the love and care during the difficult days of then and now. Thank you.

For a loving husband and father-- who does not mind going to work each day. I cannot ask for a better provider. Steve spends more time working than I with who I teasingly call his "other wife", Mrs. John Deere. He works the awful hours of 4 am to 2:30 and more often than not gets shorted on sleep. Why? For the love of his family so that I can stay home with the kids lest we leave them unattended or miss an activity. I likely don't thank you often enough, thanks honey!

For my dear friends--who attentively listen to my tales of whoa. Tehy accept my flaws, listen to understand, and share in our joys and sorrows. You know who you are... thank you!

For my children--each and every one who fills my days with lots of activities and who are growing each day to be the individuals we want them to be. My biggest challenge is letting you go to fly on your own!

For the silence--I must have at the end of each day to face the next days chaos.

For the four seasons--I love teh anticipation of each season of change. This time of year we anticipate snowfall, sledding, and days home from school and work together in our jammies. Yes, I am thankful for the changing seasons of Iowa.

For Jerry and Joann--our work weeks would be much more hectic without you! We try to say it every day THANK YOU!

And last of all I am thankful for the love of God who made this wonderful life. You sacrificed your life for mine. We poor peasants still seek to understand your goodness.

Psalm 107:1
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever!"