Day Twenty-Five: Why Or Who?

The conversation centred around the topic of what is the proper way to communicate with God. The women gave their opinions and were thankful the Lord can handle their "why me-s?" and their wonderings. My girlfriend agreed that David questioned God over and over but then she shared that she'd heard something she'd never forget. Our "whys" are focused on ourselves and our circumstances and so we yearn for answers. She said when we ask, "Who?" (is taking care of my heartache, my future, my finances), we can rest easy because we know our great God is capable. She reminded us that in order to get to this place, we first need to know the One to Whom we are praying: His power, His glory, His ability, His love for us. That resonated with me like a familiar song. Gratitude for that tidbit happening here :)

Thanksgiving

People To Love

My heart is overwhelmed with the kind of gratitude that makes me shake my head. The Lord has healed and delivered and protected our precious family. I have the very best. Yes, I may be biased, but I'm so thankful for all these amazing people to love, big and little.

  

1424. extended family connection

 

1425. how little girl additions make everything a good kind of different :)

 

1426. how they don't need a big pool to have a whole lot of fun together

 

1427. the way this family loves on babies like they're the greatest treasures on earth

 

1428. the never-dying friendship of these two girls (since birth)

1429. these two and how they adore our kiddos

  

1430. her budding photography skills

 

1431. how a little one brings out the sweetness in all the cousins

 

1432. that they joined us for Thanksgiving and brightened our day

 

1433. the way she cares for her baby like a pro

1434. how she goes from little lady to tough and crazy wrestler with her brother, in an instant

 

1435. the adoration she has for all kids younger than herself

 

1436. the spunk and energy of this one

 

1437. the instant camera pose of this one

1438. how she wiped out about 4 times and still wanted to keep going

1439. how that determination finally paid off

 

1440. daddies who love on babies

 

1441. toothless grins

1442. how he lets me take his picture even though he doesn't really like it :)

1443. how someone said we look like someone is missing--I feel that way frequently (hmmm... Lord?)

1444. for leaf-throwing joy!

 

Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

Endless Gifts

Gratitude:

1011. how he ran from his room announcing, "Mommy, I'm so blessed! I have 24 (toy) cars!"

1012. gathering around two Thanksgiving tables with two families that make our lives full and rich

1013. her thankfulness for Aunt Linda, who was diagnosed with stage four cancer this summer

1014. how my husband's sister was feeling strong this weekend and how that strength helps the rest of us deal with her illness

1015. how my father-in-law always reads the Bible after dinner... to all 34 of us

1016. dirt bike entertainment at both gatherings

1017. how my nephew squeezed his little self in between his two aunts during tea time

1018. sun-splashed fields of soybeans

1019. warm October weather

1020. how my sister has taken up hand-quilting (you go, Girl!)

1021. pumpkin pie that tastes just like Mama's

1022. braided buns on little girls

1023. how she cried when I told her how the Lord had given me a dream about encouraging her

1024. how our country still celebrates a holiday set aside just for gratitude :)