Well, our Thanksgiving celebration time is over - sort of. We are done with the feasting - almost. There is only immediate family at our house as all the friends and extended family are gone now. Am I still thankful even in the middle of my mundane tasks of cleaning up after everything and catching up on important things? I sure am. I am still thankful for:

Our Great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, and His great love and mercy towards me. He is with me even in the mundane.

My health and the health of those I love. Even those in bad health - I am thankful they are still here with us and have another chance at salvation or healing.

My family is still all here under my roof. None have moved on or moved away. We are still all here together - and I know this time will go quickly. So, yes, there is a lot more to do with a lot of us living under one roof, but there is also lots of joy, and for that I am thankful.

I am thankful for dirty dishes. This means we live in an abundance of food and provision.

I am thankful for being able to communicate freely. Who knows how much longer we will be able to.

I am thankful for God's Word, His creation, His Son, and His church - even after Thanksgiving.

I am thankful that even in the daily tasks that don't seem exciting, He is always desiring my company, and that makes every detail of life more fully alive.

I am thankful that God has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him (2 Peter 1:3)

I am thankful for the blessing of children and being able to watch them grow and learn and discover new things everyday.

And - I am thankful for you! So many of you have encouraged me with kind words, prayer and godly wisdom.

There is still so much to be thankful for - are you still thankful? I hope so. And, if you're a little down after the holiday excitement (or maybe even disaster) remember that Jesus is praying for you. At His right hand are joys evermore. He desires that you would get close to Him again and experience His joy and peace. Don't allow temporary disappointments or depression to blind you from the great things God has in store for those who love Him.  Love Him deeply and watch Him work in and through you - even after Thanksgiving. :)

Deborah

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Posted by proudmommaof3

Just read that you were pregnant. I will be praying for you. I greatly appreciated what you had to say on my blog at least a year ago when I was pregnant and nauseated with #4.

Many blessings.

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Posted by proudmommaof3

I should say that we are very thankful for #4. She is a great delight to all of us.

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Posted by Juliestew

....so much for your post or HSB. I have one that certainly can fit under the category as difficult. As he matures he seems to be growing out of it to some degree. He is our challenge, our most difficult but also the one God specifically told me was HIS gift to us (born on Christmas day).
Your article meant so much. Thanks for your words of encouragement.
julie

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Posted by Anonymous

Thinking about you today; hope all is well. And I hope to hear from you again, soon.
love, jenefer
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