Saturday, November 27, 2010

Thanksgiving....

...was great! Everyone worked hard to get the house in order even though it was only for a couple of guests but it helped to let everyone enjoy themselves for the day.
It was a true "Count your blessings" day. I sat there amazed by the blessings in my life that I so often complain about. So many things can cause stress and concern and even worry, but when you take a moment to change your perspective, those worries are really blessings that I haven't been properly thankful for.
The roof on my house badly needs to be repaired yet, I HAVE a roof. In fact it often feels like this house is falling down around my ears faster than I can keep up with it; but again, I HAVE a house. There are things that are wrong (in my humble opinion) with a lot of aspects of my life that are only wrong depending on the perspective you take. Even my relationship with the Jesus isn't where I want it to be but then again, I HAVE a RELATIONSHIP with God(!) and His Son! How cool is that?? Throughout my day I can (and do) talk with Him and yes, He with me. I could be closer, I could be more dedicated and those are my goals but sometimes the strength that helps you move forward comes from seeing how far you've come. It is also part of the nature of God that the closer you get to Him the farther from Him you realize you were to begin with.

I am so very rich with a loving wife and two great kids. I have a home and not just a house. I have a job that pays well. A car, a truck, a s.u.v. and a van. Depending on what part of the world you're in, I am so very wealthy. My kids will have options when they turn 18 and were not told who they would marry or what they would do back when they were 13. I can go on and on but it's more important that YOU count Your Blessings than listen to mine. It's perspective. The Thanksgiving Holiday Is an American Holiday and the more I learn about the other countries around the world the more grateful I am for this one. Like my house and my life there are a lot of things that need to be fixed with the good ol' U.S.A. but there is still no other place I would rather live. So I'm taking a minute to be thankful and then it's time to roll up our sleeves and get back to work.

Numbers 6:24-26
Will.