giving Thanks

Hey!
It's L! [I know the tittle is a bit unoriginal but I like it anyway.]
I don't have anything deep and theological to write about Thanksgiving at the moment so I thought I would just start out by sharing some of the things I am grateful for. Be warned; this isn't a typical list.:)

1. Thanksgiving Dinners: Because they are yummy and the leftovers last like a week and can be used in so many ways.
2. M. and E.: Even though I don't see E. much any more they have both been a huge influence on my life and helped me grow a lot.
3. This blog: I love getting to share my thoughts with people and put together graphics and pictures to compliment and advertise them.
4. YOU (because you are reading this post)
5. God's design of family and the way that men and women compliment each other.
6. Water: It is so simplex!
7. Sunsets :D
8. The Gospel: And that God made it clear to me about three years ago
9. That God leads me (Psalm 32:8)
10. My Mom: She works so hard and is so nice to me!
11. My Dad: And the twelve years that we both lived on the earth. 
12. The fact that my Dad is safe at home with God this year and for eternity.(2 Corinthians 5:8)
13. Rain
14. Stars
15. Pizza: Especially deep dish!
16. That I get to study the structure God used to make the universe in School.
17. My Brothers: They read me story's when I was younger, they taught me to have thick skin for teasing, and they continue to set an example of taking initiative.
18. My Sister: She takes awesome pictures, and keeps me humble.
19. That (Lord willing) all my siblings and mom get to spend Christmas together this year!
20. Worldview Academy: I learned so much from four great years of camp!
21. Friend's visiting from out of town for the week. :D
22. A week off of classes
23. Getting to be a part of a really cool Choir
24. Being part of a great local Church with opportunities to serve
25. Christmas Cookies
26. That I found one packet of Ramon noodles when i wanted a hot diner tonight.
27. The Bible: I would be lost in nearly every way without it
28. Emotions: They are a gift
29. Friend's who are more like family
30. Warm sweaters 

I could keep going but I think 30 is a good place to stop. Some of you might think it is inconsiderate of me to post about all these blessings when so many people don't even have a place to call home, so many have been struck by tragedy and a lot of people won't even have the blessing of a simple meal this Thanksgiving but that is all the more reason for all of us to be grateful for what we have. Thanksgiving is also a big reminder to pray for and give to those who don't have as much as we do.

What are you thankful for this year? Who can you give a reason to be thankful to?

-L.

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from 

the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change."

(James 1:17 ESV)