Thankful in All Things

Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. --Ephesians 5:20

Always giving thanks for everything is not an easy thing. I asked the staff what were the hard things they were thankful for this year. Here are some of their answers:

• I am thankful that God is hearing and answering my daily plea that the progression of Parkinson’s Disease for my husband be slowed/halted and that he is still able to function independently. We celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary this year -- every day together is precious.

• I am thankful that after 20+ years of praying my sister became a Christian this year. We are now not only much closer as friends, but also sisters in Christ.

• When I think of difficult things I am thankful for, I think of:
My difficult family background
My hearing loss
Mental illness in my wife’s and my own family

• An unexpected grandchild.

• Our fourth child.

• Adjusting to having an extended family member come live in my home. But I consider it a privilege to provide a home for her and am glad to have her. Besides, even though she does things differently, she’s often helpful, and I’m thankful for THAT!

So what are some of the hard things you have to be thankful for this Thanksgiving?