Thursday, November 27, 2003
Thanksgiving
I know I have some international readers here who may or may not be aware that today is a huge holiday in the United States. It is the day that we set aside for spending with loved ones while sharing and contemplating the things that we're thankful for. Mrs. Happy and I drew up a short list of things we thank God for (the unabridged list would take days to compile) so that we could share it here. We are thankful for:
- Life, family, and salvation.
- her: My husband and best friend.
him: My wife and best friend. - Our wonderful church, where we feel more at home than we have anywhere during our marriage.
- Our cute little apartment, and our landlady who's not a psycho, which is rare in New York.
- Old friends, who helped make us what we are. Current friends, who put up with us unconditionally and help us to grow. Cyber friends, whose encouragement does more than they can know.
- The joy we find in God and the happiness we find in each other.
- Health (most of the time—right now we're both fighting off colds).
- Our pastor and his family, who have made us a part of their Thanksgiving tradition.
- God-given gifts and talents, and the opportunities to use them at work, at church, and in the community.
- Our utter silliness with each other, which has not faded with age or experience.
- Our future together, whatever it may bring.
