Today is Canadian Thanksgiving! This weekend was the first time I ever celebrated this holiday. On both Saturday and Sunday, I was privileged to share Thanksgiving dinners with some of my extended family. Although I am not Canadian, I still found the weekend to be very meaningful. Here are a few things for which I'm thankful today:- The opportunity to learn more about God at Regent College.
- Extended family... especially my cousins (and their significant others) here in Vancouver who have made my move easier, and my aunt and uncle from Victoria who have made me feel so welcomed here.
- Friends and family from California (and other parts) who have kept me in their prayers and thoughts during this new stage in life.
- New friends whom I have met during my brief time here so far.
- Health. Even though my health is not as I wish it to be, I have been feeling better here than I was while working in California.
- God's love and faithfulness. During moments of loneliness, anxiety and frustration, He has shown me, in little and big ways, that He has not forgotten about me. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged., for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
So, altogether now... let's sing... "O Canada..." Too bad I (as well as many Canadians) don't know the lyrics. But I promise to learn them before I move back to LA.
What are you thankful for today?
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Things I am thankful for:
Health, contentment, grandson, retirement....too many to count...
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