A Thanksgiving Report
Somehow November disappeared. As I look at our beautiful Christmas tree and the rain falling outside (our California version of snow) I don't know when we got here. Where did the month of Thanksgiving go? In light of the fact that I dropped of the radar for a month, I would like to post the top 3 things I am most thankful for.
1. The daily saving grace given to me by my Heavenly Father
Being a mom is hard. Having fibromyalgia is hard. Being human is hard! But thankfully I'm not going through my day alone, and I have someone fighting in my corner, giving me strength when I need it, peace amidst turmoil, and wisdom when I lack it. I have a tendency to worry about the future, but thankfully I often hear my very wise mother's voice in my head: "One day at a time". We are given exactly what we need for the moment; why try to make things harder by adding the burdens of tomorrow? God's mercies are new every morning (Lam. 3:22-23).
2. My family
I love the word family. It is one of my top values. I love that it includes my husband and my son, my parents siblings and in-laws, my church and mission family, my grandparents, and so many more important people. I cannot believe that I get to start every day surrounded my people that I love who love me as well. Without them, without you, it would be harder to laugh, easier to cry, and incredibly lonely. So thank you for being there.
3. The Lord's provision over a crazy year
Being a teacher in this economy is scary. Job security for a new teacher is an unfamiliar term. We are so thankful that Zach has always had to job he needed. We are thankful that I get to stay home in order to manage my fibromyalgia to the best of my ability and take care of our little one. Times are hard, but when you have Jesus on your side, you have the knowledge that everything will work out; you may not know how and it may not be the way that you expected, but he will always meet your needs.
1. The daily saving grace given to me by my Heavenly Father
Being a mom is hard. Having fibromyalgia is hard. Being human is hard! But thankfully I'm not going through my day alone, and I have someone fighting in my corner, giving me strength when I need it, peace amidst turmoil, and wisdom when I lack it. I have a tendency to worry about the future, but thankfully I often hear my very wise mother's voice in my head: "One day at a time". We are given exactly what we need for the moment; why try to make things harder by adding the burdens of tomorrow? God's mercies are new every morning (Lam. 3:22-23).
2. My family
I love the word family. It is one of my top values. I love that it includes my husband and my son, my parents siblings and in-laws, my church and mission family, my grandparents, and so many more important people. I cannot believe that I get to start every day surrounded my people that I love who love me as well. Without them, without you, it would be harder to laugh, easier to cry, and incredibly lonely. So thank you for being there.
3. The Lord's provision over a crazy year
Being a teacher in this economy is scary. Job security for a new teacher is an unfamiliar term. We are so thankful that Zach has always had to job he needed. We are thankful that I get to stay home in order to manage my fibromyalgia to the best of my ability and take care of our little one. Times are hard, but when you have Jesus on your side, you have the knowledge that everything will work out; you may not know how and it may not be the way that you expected, but he will always meet your needs.
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