Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Thankful

Today is the birthday of a dear friend - Happy Birthday Ness! - and I cannot be there to celebrate with her. Just one of the 'perks' of the great life we live. I've gotten used to missing out on birthdays and family events over the years but it doesnt mean I like it. Who would, really? Thankfully, the wonders of technology have made things much easier than what others before me have had it. I am able to talk to friends and family through phone lines and internet. And, of course, for those special occasions (you know those once a year 'wow, I should send a card' moments), there is the good old fashioned postal service! With Paul being gone for the past four monthts, we've relied on these modern conveniences alot to be able to keep in touch with him. And I am thankful. I am thankful for those friends and family that I dont get to talk to as often as I'd like. I am thankful for the friends here that have become part of our lives. I am thankful.

As this deployment draws to an end - read: I have no idea when, but hoping soon! - I have realized how blessed we are. Not that I didnt know how amazing God is, or how wonderful my friends and family are. But, wow, looking back on the past few months I am so amazed at how He has shown himself to us again and again. Thru the loneliness, thru the craziness, thru the sickness - I have never been alone! I have been surrounded by people that care. I have been surrounded by His grace. And I guess I just wanted to say 'thank you' publicly.

Well, ok, as public as the three people that might be reading this.
You know who you are. And I am thankful for you too!