thankfulnesses

a few of the many things that I'm thankful for:

a wife who is my best friend, who is a great mama, and loves me far more than I deserve; a son who is greater than I ever imagined; a daughter who I'll meet very soon; oh and the cutest and snuggliest dog ever.

an extended family that is so normal it's strange, where the only occasional complaint we have is over-love (just kidding grandma).

a job that's challenging, interesting, satisfying, fun, casual, comfortable and cool, as well as providing funds well enough to take care of our needs, but not too much as to make us complacent.

a house that's a cozy haven for our little family that we're filling up fast; that's across the street from good friends and neighbors; that's in the middle of a great little neighborhood; that has a heater that's still working after 30+ years.

a church that is just like family, where we can worship God together; where we are loved and served and able to love and serve in return; where I get to spend time with the greatest Sunday School kids around; where they let me play music too.

friends that will and have done anything we might ask, some of which I get to see 6 or 7 days a week, where we can work, live and worship in community as our families grow up together.

music that is fun and interesting to play, is often worshipful and always enjoyable, and some great folks to sing and play it with

a God who loves me no matter what because of Jesus, who has given us all things things and so much more, who deserves all our thanks and praise.