I Am Thankful

Four years ago I was eating hospital turkey dinner with my mom in Cindy's rehab room. Cindy was recovering from a serious bout with pneumonia that led to damaged lungs, hearing loss, and reduced mobility. But she was on the other side of things, getting better and soon to be released. I was thankful.

This year I ate a quiet dinner at home, food homemade by Cindy. We talked and laughed and enjoyed the day together. She could hear with her implants. She could move around to cook. I am thankful.

Over the past several year, Cindy and I have seen God provide. We have had times that were lean. We have had times that were plentiful. We've experienced different kinds of challenges along the way. But the consistent thread through it all is that God is faithful. We have what we need, and usually more. He has taught us to depend, to trust, and to be thankful.