November Thanksgiving Week One November 1-7

I decided to put my November Thanksgiving on my blog instead of facebook posts this year. I will make a weekly post of Thanksgiving.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. Psalm 100:4

November 1 -- I am thankful for God and all that he has seen me through in my life so far. I have seen a lot of storms. I have to remember to be still and listen to his still, small voice. So many times I find myself stressed and wanting to take care of everything. I Kings 18:20-40 and 19:12

November 2 -- I am thankful for my husband of ten years. We have been through a lot this last decade. Several deployments, too many TDYs to count. Retirement from the Air Force. Our son being born preterm. Several moves over the years. He loves his kids and me very much. Life has not been easy the last few years as chronic pain has taken a strong hold over him. He really tries to do things with us. He does what he can and I have to remember to be patient. He cannot do some things he used to do. He has several health problems that cause chronic pain. May my husband trust in You with all his heart, and not lean on his own understanding; may he acknowledge You in all his ways, and may You make his paths straight. (Prov. 3:5-6)

November 3 -- I am thankful for my son's school. The staff there are amazing. My son has been blessed with ladies and gentlemen that truly care about him and the other students. Our first experience at the school was at the preschool. Miss Melanie was his preschool teacher. He still loves her and we stop by to visit from time to time. His kindergarten teacher was very loving and helped him learn more things. This year he is in first grade. He absolutely loves Ms. Bossi. She loves her job and it shows. He is now practicing higher level math skills like adding three digits, starting some word problems and he is proud that he knows 10 x 10 = 100. He is also in the top reading group. He is getting closer to reading chapter books. He really wants to, but the print is small. I continue to find titles that interest him for his reading. Lately that has been the Frog and Toad books. Proverbs 4:13 “Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.”

November 4 -- Today I am thankful for FREEDOM! If you have not already, go out and vote! Make your voice heard. “For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters.But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.” Galatians 5:13 (NLT)

November 5 -- I am thankful for hugs and kisses. One thing I experienced in my childhood was bear hugs from my parents, especially dad. He would hug you in greeting and hug again when saying good bye. Romans 12:10 Love one another with brotherly affection [as members of one family], giving precedence and showing honor to one another.

November 6 -- I am thankful for all those near and far who have made me the person I am. Every time I think of you, I thank my God. Philippians 1:3

November 7 -- I am thankful for all the blessings that God has given me throughout my life and continues to provide. God’s blessings are like a river. They fill the city of God with joy. That city is the holy place where the Most High God lives. (Psalm 46:4 NIRV)