Hard to believe we are nearing the end of the year! It's already been a full one complete with 'ups and downs'. I've been reading SexGod by Rob Bell and have been really challenged to look at our lives with gratitude 'cause until we can center ourselves on what we do have, on what God has given us, on the life we do get to live, we'll constantly be looking for another life. He says "God commands his people to remember who they are, where they've been, what they've seen, what's been done for them. If we stop remembering, we may forget. And that's when the trouble comes." When I take time to think (and it's often during the 'downs') - we really have so much to be thankful for. God has given us huge encouragement this year through friends and family, the youth, kids and leaders we work with, financial gifts given at opportune times and such a great little girl. It'd be cool to take this opportunity to say thanks to those who keep up with what is going on for us... we appreciate you.
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