home again

There's absolutely nothing like going home...except maybe returning home and settling back into a routine. This Thanksgiving reminded me of the many things I have to be thankful for:

• parents who not only love me, but taught me how to walk in Truth


• family who practice the story of the Good Samaritan, and not just hear it


• my church family


• the rich life of America - adequate roads, vehicles, hotels, restaurants, well-stocked grocery stores, houses with extra bedrooms & heat, etc.


• police & EMS crews - who actually respond to calls in a timely and mannerly fashion


• my job - I'm part-time but still have vacation hours!


• Dr. Pepper


• the diverse beauty in our nation


• the small smidgen of artistic talent humans receive from God, as we display in architecture, design, artwork, etc


• Alabama winning the Iron Bowl!
• my brother-in-law graciously allowing us to crash at his house to watch the Iron Bowl on his nice tv
• my brother-in-law allowing me to quickly use his internet to catch up on things
• a week without internet or cell phones at Mom & Dad's
• a husband who graciously drives 12 hours one way to spend 5 days with his in-laws and never complains!
• and so much more!

and now it's back to the whirlwind of Christmas celebrations: costumes, plays, choir pieces, decorating, cooking and FUN! Fun! fun!