THANKFUL....

I am thankful that the Creator of the Universe and galaxies, meteors comets and stars knows me, loves me, speaks to me and keeps working in me, as imperfect as I am.....

I am thankful that the Lord speaks to me and that sometimes I hear, listen and cool things happen. Like recently when I sensed I needed to go and be with a mom whose son was missing near Buford Dam. We prayed for the mom as she agonized and we prayed for Andrew, the son, to be found and just before dark, as the moon rose above the dam, the search crew found him!

I am thankful for my bills being paid and a good career that I enjoy. For being able to pay off my credit card soon. For my improving credit.

I am thankful for family and friends, for hugs and smiles, for living in the USA and the freedom I have. I am thankful that I can freely go to church, without being persecuted. Thankful that I can go to the "cathedral of the lake" and enjoy the peace I find there...... (my favorite place to visit at Lake Lanier)

I am thankful that I have experienced love, in giving and receiving, in it's many forms and delights and though I don't always understand, I have known the love of Jesus, the love of a mother for her children, the love of my Mom and Dad for me, the love of a friend, the love of a man, the love of life........

I am thankful for autumn leaves that glow, just before they die, then fall.... for rivers that sparkle and waterfalls that flow, mountains to climb and valleys to rest in. Thankful that Spring always buds after winter's snow and ice finally thaws.....

Thankful that hurts and wounds do heal....that forgiveness covers sins and mistakes we make....I am thankful that when my heart hurts and needs release that God has given the gift of tears.... I am thankful for giggles and belly laughs and friends to share those moments with.

I am thankful for brilliant sunrises that light up morning sky and sunsets that catch clouds on fire and bring a hush to the earth as it pulls the covers up on the day.

I am thankful for sweet memories of moments, of days of years that have shaped and molded me and made me who I am. I am thankful for the the moments that will turn into the future of who I will become.

I am thankful that I learn from falling and skinning my knees and I learn by getting back up again and continuing to walk forward, though some days I am not sure which way to go...... but knowing I will always be lead by an unseen hand..........