Thankfulness

I know, shockingly creative that I would choose that subject line for this, the 4th week in November, but I have. Sorry I checked out for a while. I was house sitting with no internet access (just imagine!) for a week and then well, life happened:).

Today our writing prompt for my class of "7 year old wonders" was "I am thankful for..." In our brainstorming, we made a list of as many things as we could think of that we were thankful for ranging from hairbows and shoes to God and family. I started thinking of how much God has taken care of me. My family, not just that I have one...that I have one that loves me and shows me they love me. My friends who show the healing power that listening can bring. My dog who exhibits unconditional love and devotion. I could go on and on - my health, a jacket, a bed, music, laughter...but that's not good writing, or so I teach my second graders;).

Isn't it ironic that it takes a day set aside for giving thanks to make me realize how UNthankful I am? How overwhelmed I am by God's unmistakable goodness and work in my life! What a great time of year.