Happy Thanksgiving!

For what do I have to be thankful? A God who supplies all my needs and gives me the desires of my heart.

Clean water every day of my life
A fun and challenging job
A team of like-minded co-workers
A Christian upbringing – including never-to-be-forgotten songs and lessons from Scott Koop
Parents with a living and active faith
A safe, simple childhood – including my favorite playmate, Katie
Effective schooling
A mind to reason
A spirit to love – even pets like my most favorite doggy ever, Monty
Music lessons
Enduring friendships – Alicia, Paige
A grandma and grandpa who took care of me and gave me opportunities like visiting them in Arkansas
A beautiful, special retreat with family in Mouth of Wilson, VA
A Christian brother growing in the Lord – one of the people I love most in this world
And, of course, my other Christian “brother”, Jason Boone
Family vactions
Good jobs for my parents, so we had the financial resources for vacations, college education etc.
Freedom of religion
Safety from war or political oppression
Forgiveness for my wrongs
The grace, strength and good health to be active – running, snorkeling, swimming, biking
Opportunities like Hume Lake
Fun
Personal, spiritual growth
Trust that He is working in the lives of those I pray would receive the gift of Christ’s righteousness
Assurance of salvation because Christ has a hold on me
Books – reading
The opportunity to be His servant for these Chuukese students
His love for the broken and hurting
His love for those who do not know Him
Encouragement, friendship and fellowship through His family at Kansas Mission Church
The opportunities to encourage and learn from His servants in Belgium, Spain, Bolivia, and Cambodia
The opportunity to visit the Holy Land
His presence all the days of my life