Thankful

It's been a hard year. Next year promises to be much harder. Yet even so, there's so much to be thankful for. I'm thankful most of all for my God, who's given me a rock of truth to cling to during the storms. I'm so deeply thankful for the peace, grace, and sanity He provides me. I know I owe so much to Him and that He's carrying me along. I'm thankful for my family. For my wife whom I love with all my heart - I'm thankful for everything I learn from and because of her and all that she does for our family. I'm thankful for my kids who I love without reservation. I'm thankful beyond description for their hugs and words and laughs and those little moments of time together that I cherish deeply. I'm so very thankful for my job and coworkers, and all the provision God has made for us. I'm thankful for friends old and new and the support, guidance, and insight they provide. I'm thankful for my health and every single new day that dawns. I'm thankful for the country I live in and the incredible, underappreciated men and women who have served and are serving to protect our nation. God bless you all.

I'm especially thankful for good health in my family. For example, after several years of cancer treatments for my parents, they are both doing well. I'm also thankful for the past 3 years of my husband being home on a daily basis - we have really appreciated this respite. God has taught us alot during our time in Germany and I'm thankful for the growth. -Jennie