Day 8: Thanksgiving 2012

Today I am thankful for my son-in-law and daughter-in-law and the godly parents who reared them. Even when my children were very young, I began to pray for God's lifemates for them. We are truly blessed with two young people who love God and who love our daughter and son. They are both delightful additions to our family. We appreciate their families and feel that we gained more than just two children - we gained families and friends as well. Still praying for one more!

Day 7: Thanksgiving 2012

Day 7: I am thankful for my three children, who give my life meaning and purpose. They have each changed me in ways that I could never have imagined. Because of them I realize a capacity for love that I might not know otherwise. They each deserve their own day - that is for sure - but today I am thankful for them as additions to our marriage and home, thus making us a family.

Day 6: Thanksgiving 2012

Day 6: I am thankful for shoes. That might sound strange, but I have extremely tender feet. I can barely walk on grass bare-footed, so shoes are a must for me. I have lived in countries where shoes are carried rather than worn because they are a nuisance. That always amazes me.  I am thankful for dress shoes, casual shoes, athletic shoes, sandals, boots, houseshoes - you get the idea!

Day 5: Thanksgiving 2012

I am so thankful for my life partner and best friend, my husband, Gaylord Brown. For almost 32 years we have shared the best and worst that life has thrown at us, and we have remained committed to God and to each other. With Gaylord I can totally be myself. He listens when I need to talk out things that bother me, even when that is repeatedly. I can frustrate and humor him at the same time. I know that he is on my side and supports and encourages me to be a better me. He is my huckleberry. He is a true man of God and a pretty good preacher. We have lots of private jokes, shared moments and memories, and we make pretty babies!

 

 

Day 4: Thanksgiving 2012

I am thankful for intellect and education. Every time I travel through airports or unfamiliar places, I am so glad that I can read. Education is the gateway to advancement.

Day 3: Thanksgiving 2012

Although I believe democracy is the second-best form of governance (theocracy being the first), I am thankful for the right to vote in democratic elections. Living overseas makes me appreciate this right and responsibility even more. Exercise your right this election and VOTE!

Day 2: Thanksgiving 2012

I am thankful for a godly mother. Margie Powell was my first "best" friend and remained so until her death in 2007. I have never met anyone who surpassed her genuine love and passion for God and her family. Because of her I came to know and have a relationship with my second "best" friend, Jesus Christ. When my children now say, "You are so much like Grandmother," I take it as a very high compliment.

Day 1: Thanksgiving 2012

As I mow the yard, clean the house and do daily chores, I am thankful for Watson and Shorty, who faithfully assisted me with these tasks in Malawi. What a blessing they were to us and our ministry!

30 Days to Thanksgiving 2012

It is 30 days until Thanksgiving. I am going to endeavor to post a photo each day with something that I am thankful for. Instead of only focusing one day on gratitude, I am going to do so for an entire month.  It would be great to see you do the same!

The LIBERIAN LINK Newsletter: September 2012