Last night we met dear friends at the airport and brought them back to our home for the next 3 days. They made a joke and said that all of MY luggage had arrived. They were referring to the great gifts of kindness that our family sent to us…about 30 pounds worth. These are true friends for they brought every single item and didn’t even give us a hard time though I wonder if they were muttering under their breath as they were packing.
I tried to spin it and said, “Just think how much room you have now for Pharaoh statues!” They weren’t impressed.
Today we will go to an archeological site and then make preparations for Thanksgiving dinner. Our local friends will also be with us throughout the day so it will be good times all around.
We also think of our two daughters and son in law who will be celebrating Thanksgiving with various family members. How thankful we are for them! The great thing about children growing up is that they become great friends as well! I do wish we could be together at this time, but we celebrate at other times of the year when we can all be together. (So don’t stare at us if we are having a Thanksgiving/Christmas dinner in the middle of August!)
We won't have the traditional turkey dinner due to the fact that the turkeys here are quite scrawny. I also feel that if they've managed to eke out an existence this long, they should be able to continue trying. (I'll keep you posted on what actually ends up on the table.)
God has given us wonderful relationships here and there (from wherever you’re reading) and we are truly grateful for all He has done in us and through us this year. Now if this sounds like the final entry of the year, you would be incorrect.
I’m just feeling very Hallmark-y today and thought I would take the time to express our gratitude for kind words, thoughtful gifts, needed prayers and invested resources. We leave you with this blessing.
How very, very thankful we are.
May the Lord bless you and protect you.
May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.
May the Lord show you His favor and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26
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