thanksgiving

how odd

to have one day of the year

devoted to giving thanks

when really we should

give thanks in everything

every hour

every day

every week

of every year

not that I mind the reminder...

this year

the tip of the iceberg

of my thankful list

includes:

God's unfailing love

His faithfulness

His grace

the love and esteem

of a godly man

the ways he surprises me

the way we are friends

my sweet little boys

their smiles and cuddles

and even the tantrums and traumas

my dear parents

friends, encouragers

givers of good

Benjamin's family

his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles

his siblings who make me feel less like a lonely only child

my wonderful friends

we rejoice together

and bear one another's burdens

my cozy home

complete with a "new" kitchen

a work of love

(and the wood stove that helps keep us warm)

music, laughter, art

joy, hope, peace

the list could go on and on