Thankful

Thankful - Waterfall
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I feel a little intimidated writing about being thankful during the Thanksgiving season.

photo credit: Will Steward/unsplash.com

So many good things have already been said. So many statements of gratefulness have been made. So many prayers have been prayed.

But I am thankful.

Thankful for the family I have. Every single one of them. My loved ones who love me even though they know me well.

Thankful for the friends I have made. Those people who always seem to be standing close by when tears come or fear arises. Those who are ready to celebrate when good times come.

Thankful for teachers and mentors I have had. Women and men who felt their greatest reward was seeing me succeed.

Thankful for my students through the years — and for what they have taught me. Incredible individuals who are my hope for the future.

Thankful for material blessings that I, for the most part, don’t really deserve.

Thankful for the sacrifices made by men and women to keep me safe.

Thankful for selfless people who serve and who allow me to see God at work in this world.

Thank you.