This past year has made quite a memory... Just reminiscing over it reminds us HOW MUCH we have to be thankful for!
We are thankful for:
Moving closer to the church and family
Cleaning and painting help from church family
The Coopers move from Georgia, close to us :)
Provision through the business
Anna- Frances' safe delivery
Protection while driving
Health
Being able to minister to others
Our daily bread
Friendly neighbors
Alayna's horse, and safety while riding her
The love of the brethren
The church's excellent leadership
New dishwasher and washing machine for a great price
Godly Grandparents
Encouraging fellowship with friends
Much needed table and chairs
Thrift store finds
Fourteen hay bales
A camera to capture the everyday moments {which I failed to do yesterday...}
Evan's truck {used *every* day for the business:}
Sibling relationships
A meat calf provided by a family from the church
Growth of the Church
Vacation for a few of us
Wood stove to keep us warm on cold nights
Violin lessons
Bunk beds in the making
Fun geography board games [that are NOT boring:)]
Puppy's to teach us patience...:)
A new printer
Anna- Frances' joy that is *contagious!!!*
Caroling to friends and family
Baby shower decorating
Daddy's ordination as deacon
The start of my Etsy shop
Gardening
A new milk shed that was built by Bompa
School work... {well, some of us have learned to be thankful for this... :):) }
Fun games of kickball
Good books
And God's word.
The list could go on and on...
The Lord has certainly been good to us, not only this past year, but every year!
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| Thanks, O God, for boundless mercy, from Thy gracious throne above |
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| Thanks for ev'ry need provided, from the fullness of Thy love! |
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| Thanks for daily toil and labor, and for rest when shadows fall; |
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| Thanks for love of friend and neighbor, and Thy goodness unto all! Happy Thanksgiving!
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth forever!
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