In light of this, I'd like to find for myself as much as I can to be thankful for (certain words new this year in bold):
- the money to spend a year at Gordon
- the best family and extended family
- the opportunity to have Snickers
- Charles
- nature, hiking the Adirondacks
- color and art
- new jobs and stretching experiences
- joy not being dependent on happiness
- Lord of the Rings, Jane Eyre
- the warmth of the sun
- the car accident
- "I See Fire," Needtobreathe, Lifehouse
- Indian food, Chipotle, spices, mangoes, chocolate, stir fry
- Katie, Stephanie, Julia, Rachel
- Camp K-9 dogs and staff relationships
- friends who teach me about myself and who I want to be
- the chance to ride Quinn
- God seeing me as flawless despite my sin and pride
- hope continually increasing toward death
God has given me such gifts but my life is not mine to do with as I please. The true measure of my life is looking on him for then I am "radiant and my face will never be covered with shame" (Psalm 34:5).
