Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving approaches this week, here are some of the things on my mind lately that I'm thankful for:

• I'm thankful for my wonderful wife, Krista. As a "behind the scenes" person, she does so many things that most of you never know about.
• I'm thankful for the best son and daughter I could hope for. They fill my life with joy.
• I'm thankful for my parents and the encouragement they have always been to me.
• I'm thankful to be associated with such an outstanding youth group. Your enthusiasm is a never-ending source of encouragement to me. You serve, you sing, you encourage, you draw others in.
• I'm thankful for your parents that continually support our activities.
• I'm thankful for this congregation and eldership that provide such great support, both financially and spiritually, for the youth program here.
• I'm thankful that I live in a country where we can do all of this without government persecution.
• I'm thankful for those who protect this country so that we can have those freedoms. (Thanks, Josh!)

Most of all, I'm thankful to God for the gift of His Son and the promise of eternal life.

May you and your families have a truly thankful day.

(From the Johnson Street Youth Group Trumpeter, 11/18/07)