Happy Thanksgiving

  Today I joined hundreds of other Americans in waking up at the crack of dawn to put a turkey in the oven. Now my family will participate in the annual American gluttony festival. We will be sufficiently fueled to wake up in the wee hours of the morrow so we can rush out and pay homage to the gods of crass commercialism.
  I am kidding.
  Thanksgiving, despite all appearances, is not a gluttony festival. And I will not go black Friday shopping tomorrow. I will, however, list the things I am thankful for this year.

My little sister. I waited eighteen years for her and she was worth the wait.

My brothers. Sure they drive me up the wall half the time but my life would be miserable without them.

My parent who love me unconditionally and encourage me to follow the Lord everyday.

That I got my driver's license with no drama.

For brownies.

For Nutella.

My cousins with whom I share a bond in the Lord.

That the Allen's visited us this summer.

My crazy awesome friends who put up with me.

For the turkey that laid its life down for my lunch.

For the marriage of two of my friends that took place this summer.

My converse.

The chance to volunteer at ALERT, and for the friends I made there.

That The Desolation Of Smaug is coming out in less then a month.

Coffee.

Stars.

The color blue.

I am most thankful for the saving grace of Christ. I am thankful that despite my past and my sin He still loved me enough to die for me and a save me from the punishment I deserve. I am thankful for the love He shows me everyday and that because of Him I can celebrate Thanksgiving.