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Boy is it windy outside! Fall is officially here it seems. I love to see the leaves changing color, but hate to see them fall off...sigh. Not much I can do about that though! I'd better turn my thoughts to gratitude before I get too depressed about the change in scenery.

I am thankful for:

Eric: My brother. He is 12 years older than me, so we have a different relationship than many siblings do. But what is so neat about my brother is that he always has taken an interest in my life, despite our big age gap. He played with me as a kid, he took me to movies, he always made me feel special. One of my favorite memories is going into his room and listening to him play the guitar. He'd always play and sing silly songs to make me laugh. He's a great cook, so intelligent, and a happy, hard working guy. I'm so glad I have him for a brother!

Emily: While I'm on the E-names, I have to give thanks for my wonderful friend. She was my roomate during seminary, and she was the perfect roomie and friend. I have so many good memories with her and I am so glad that we are still good friends.

Energy: To light up our homes. To turn on this computer. To fly planes and drive cars so that we can go visit the people we love. To get out of bed, to walk around, to do work. To enjoy all the blessings that God has given us. To use our talents to serve God and others.

D-Day

There is much to be thankful for these days! I'll try to contain myself to D, but I am feeling so blessed these days it's gonna be hard!

Dad: My dad is so sweet. As I am at work, he and my mom are loading up a U-Haul with my belongings, moving most of them into storage. The number of times he's helped me move with his bad knee/hip/back...I can't even count! And he says he's glad to do it. He is such a good dad, and I am sooo thankful I have one, because you really have no control over who your parents are. I love him!

Dusk: My favorite time of day I think. I love seeing the sky as the sun sets. It makes me think of people coming home to their families for dinner and of being safe at home. It's a time to look back on the day and thank God for it, or if it's been a bad day- pick through the pieces to find the blessings God squeezes in there.

DVR: Not as profound as the first two on my list, but OH! I do love my DVR. It's a luxury I know, but so worth the 10 bucks a month! With my crazy schedule and my propensity for TV, it helps me keep up with all my favorite shows. It also helps me to NOT watch commercials, which are the devil ;)

I C....

It's been a little while since my last post, but I was busy getting married :) It was an awesome day and Brian and I loved every second! So I have a lot to be thankful for, but I'll try to keep it in the topic of the day...things that start with C.

Computers: Without them, I wouldn't be able to communicate through this blog! Or Facebook with the High School Kids or my friends, or write my sermons as easily. I know there is some valid criticism of technology and how it's helped move us away from face-to-face interactions, but it's also helped connect us in new ways and to people we might not have been able to get to know. I am thankful for that.

Candy: So delicious! I inherited my Grandma and Dad's sweet tooth. We even had a "candy bar" at our reception as the favor for the guests to take home. It was awesome! If anybody wants some jelly beans, I might have a few hundred left over :)

Coffee! As I type, I am draining the bottom of my cup. And as always, wishing for another.

Christ: He is the one who gives me hope and whose life is an example for me to follow. The older I get, I think the more I love Jesus. I love preaching about him, reading about him and being reminded of how much he loved humanity. We have a good God!

What are you thankful for today?