Thankful

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. 

The cold weather and the bundling.

The crowds and the sales.

The "to do" lists and the preparations.

The stress and the madness. 

The decorations and the celebrations.

The meals and the travel. 

The cost and the details. 

Right smack in the middle of all that is such humbling thankfulness. 

Life can feel heavy, tied up with unmet expectations, unrealistic timelines,
and a seeming microscope on all our have nots.

But in the madness of it all, is such beautiful blessing. 

For God.

For Francis.

For my parents.

For my friends.

For food.

For a neighborhood we love. 

For our tiny apartment.

For health.

For insurance.

For celebrations.

For adventure.

For the little things.

For warmth.

For blankets.

For our church.

For jobs.

For paychecks.

For candles.
For lip balm.

For bows.

For babies.

For love.

For smiles.

For laughter.

For Netflix.

For changing seasons.

For travel.

For safety.
For our car.

For dreams.

For lessons.

For all I have. 

For all I don't have. 

Thanks be.

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