- Jesus, our Savior, who loved us more than we can imagine and died on the cross so we can live forever with Him!
- Safety~all of us are home. Safe and sound. We had a long journey back from Ann Arbor. Left by 1530 and crawled along hwy 23 for over an hour. Turns out, there was an accident. Thankful we weren't part of it! Even on the interstate, there were periods of heavy traffic. We finally arrived home at 1930. Two hours longer than expected! I was going to cook dinner before Sarah got home, but it turned out that Jeff and Sarah cooked dinner for us. Another Thanks!
- Our Country~Home of the Brave and the Free. No other country has so much. We are thankful for our military for keeping us from harm's way.
- Our Home~ with heat and food in the fridge. Baked some muffins, next are the pies and then the bird. Watching the parade on TV is a luxury to some. We have clothes to wear shoes/boots for our feet. Snow in the forecast. We will see!
- Our Church~a place were we can not only worship God, but serve Him with ministry, music and fellowship. I know that church is not the only place we can do this, but it is where we refuel each week (my dad's analogy) hearing God's Word and receiving the sacraments.
- Employment~in this time of economic troubles, we are thankful for our jobs. I love caring for my patient eventhough the paperwork drives me crazy. Jeff continues to maintain a busy schedule, preaching and teaching and lots of preparation! His Air Force comittments keep him busy as well. Looks like he won't be travelling until 2011. I am so proud of him!
- Children~ Our kids are learning and excelling in school. Sarah is just a year away from being able to step out with a career in Athletic Training. It is amazing how far she has come and hear all of her medical knowledge. Mary is finishing up her first semester at U of M, working on campus and using her talent in singing in the Women's Glee Club. Matthew is thriving as a junior in high school, inducted in NHS and enjoying the excitement as a crew/techie for the theatre. Proud and Thankful!
- Health~Jeff avoided cervical neck fusion in October. God relieved his symptoms just days before the procedure. We are so thankful. I also am thankful that I am healthy and my leg/foot is doing great. I can keep up walking on campus and not lag behind! Sarah is healthy and keeping her Raynaud's in check in chilly Holland. Mary is staying healthy at school, exercising with friends as much as possible. Matthew's blood work continues to be "normal" after his appendix was found to have a small tumor by the pathologist. He is anxious to play ball again!
- Parents, Siblings, Nephews, Neices, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins~you are all so special to us and bring us joy, each one with your own special gifts.
- Internet~a way to communicate with those we love!
Count your blessings! God's gifts are innumerable!
We ask for special prayers of safety for our brother Bob, who has deployed to Afghanistan and for Liz and the girls as they hold down the fort in Texas, waiting for his return in six months.
Enjoy the Turkey and Pie!
Gracie
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