.: St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church :.

Thanksgiving

I am thankful for:

the grace and forgiveness extended to me by my husband.
a healthy heart and God’s grace in my life!
yoga
healing
my life, my God, family and friends who have sustained me thru everything.
the beautiful place where I live, the good health to enjoy it, and great friends to share it with!
a new, healthy grandson
each other, our family, both human and furry! ,friends, second chances and all of the wonderful blessings that God has shown us.
Family, friends and our new church
For Father Mike and Mary and their loving care of all of our family at St. Mary Magdalene.
my precious son and my wonderful first graders
my mom
presents under the tree and visiting cousins
pilgrims
my new dog
family
water and food
my friends
my pet and the love he gives me
my family and health
that I don’t drown in water
my mom and dad and sister
for life
good friends and good books
my baby brother
my cousins and getting to see them for Christmas
my wonderful children and my beautiful wife
Having such a great group of people at St. Mary's with whom to share the journey.
my wonderful family, friends, church community, and the basic necessities of life.
Our family, Our health, Our Dogs!
my mother-in-law, Esther, a woman of strength and faith; ninety one years young, who is visiting us from California
for my husband, who works so hard to provide for our family, and for our two precious sons, who light our lives with love.
The hands of Jesus that helped me move.
God's character being continually revealed through people and events in my life.
Good health and good humor.
All of our acolytes.
Those disappointments and failures that lead me to rely on God alone.
The example set by our clergy in maintaining and nurturing their own spiritual discipline and growth.
The opportunity to develop a relationship with God within a community without having to prove anything to anybody.
My girlfriends, who support me through the struggles of life, share my joys, and help keep me grounded.
my financial challenges, my panic attacks, health challenges and uncertainties as a parent because in those cracks and spaces I have found the love of friends and the presence of God.