Thankful(l).

As the turkey and pumpkin pie settles in our stomachs, it’s important to take a look back and remember God’s faithfulness.

What I’m Thankful For:

1. God’s Provision- Just as He clothes the lilies of the field,  He’s always provided for me.
2. Family- No matter what, we’re there for each other.
3. Friends who truly care- Sometimes a person who listens unconditionally is all it takes.
4. The gift of time to spend with older relatives- We never know how much time we have left.
5. A college education- So many in the world never have the chance to further their studies.
6. Employment- After looking for over two months, God provided me with a steady paycheck.

So many times throughout the year we grow calloused to the idea of God providing, and we take for granted that his mercies are new everyday. May you and I never forget His Love.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

In this season of Thanksgiving, let us not forget to thank our Lord for the many  blessings He gives us everyday. This year has been one filled with new life learning experiences for me- from paying my first real bills to living on my own. I’ve definitely learned I need to appreciate the little things a bit more.

Usually my family and I spend the Thanksgiving holiday with my dad’s family in Wichita, KS. However, because of my job (another blessing), we were unable to make the trip this year, so we celebrated Thanksgiving Day at my parent’s house in Oswego, KS.  We thought back, and this is possibly only the second time we’ve shared a Thanksgiving meal as only our immediate family. While we of course missed getting to see our other relatives (and the more opportune Black Friday shopping!), it was a nice change to spend a quiet evening at home.

I thought I’d share some pictures from our feast.

and all together:

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