Thanks!

I often force myself to think about things to be thankful about on my blog... but today's a little special... and I'm thankful for lots of things:

- playing with my kids outside this afternoon, loose time with no agenda is so important in our relationship
- Franca's BIG family who came over for thanksgiving dinner at our place yesterday - my sister in law Josie helped SO MUCH with the food... and my wife seems to always have everything together (on top of her regular stuff, teaching the kids at church, and putting up with my schedule last week)...
- in light of the last statement, I'm very thankful for my wife!!!
- anticipating a great dinner at Andy and Sylvia's today - thanks in advance for the hospitality
- a meaningful gathering with my church community yesterday; communion, worship, and a good message from our guest speaker (lots of in and out of town guests yesterday, a nice treat)
- some peaceful time early this morning while no one was up to read quietly in my living room - interesting it was a section on the Sabbath, work, rest, and discovering the wonder of God (by Eugene Peterson here)