I am Thankful

Leafless branches silhouette against a gray sky on this cool November day. My house is strangely quiet....it is the lull before the storm of people and noise and general chaos. At this point, the only family members who have begun the gathering are my son and his wife...arrivals from California on the red-eye. She is napping, catching up on sleep she missed on the plane. He is out and about town, catching up with friends he has missed while away.

I know I am teetering on the precipice of frenzied activity, so in this quiet moment, I will be thankful.

I am thankful that last night I had a comfortable bed in which to sleep.

I am thankful that I could roll out and take a warm shower.

I am thankful for a car and gas to get to the airport and back.

I am thankful that two refrigerators are stocked with food to feed the family who will be here over the next few days.

I am thankful that my house is big enough to accommodate the family gathering.

I am thankful that I still have enough physical and mental stamina to cope with the expected level of activity.

I am thankful that God is always good. We may have difficult experiences, but He is good.

I am thankful for the gracious hand of God on my life....guiding, protecting, propelling in the direction He chooses.

I am thankful for this breath and the next one.

I am thankful that God's love for us is beyond our ability to understand.

I am thankful.