New Year Gratitude

Happy New Year!!! Have you all made New Years Resolutions? Have you broken any yet? Making New Years Resolutions are a tradition we all seem to loathe, yet we all seem to do it year in and year out. I decided that this year, I want to make some New Years Gratitudes and focus first on what I'm thankful for, and THEN consider what I want to change.

I'm thankful for the saving grace of Jesus, and that I can know...beyond the shadow of any doubt...that my eternity will be in paradise (no need to pack those asbestos underwear where I'm headed. Do you need some? Just askin...might want to think about that)

I'm thankful to be married to an Angel...a lady I've never had a fight or argument with. THAT is a blessing. We work together...do everything together pretty much 24/7 and I couldn't imagine life being better than living that way. I love you MOST Jen. God has blessed us greatly with each other.

I'm blessed with 2 beautiful, grown daughters who have both married men who love and adore them. What a gift to not have to wonder if some jerk is going to mistreat my little girl. Also...the world's most adorable granddaughter...have I mentioned her??? If you know me well, you are likely sick of the reminders and photos. Hey...what's a proud grandpa to do??

I'm blessed with a business that allows us to pay the bills as well as allowing us the flexibility to do a little service work here and there...and we don't have to fight the traffic in rush hour as we are able to work from home offices.

I was/am blessed with parents who took me to church every Sunday, who tried to steer me the right directions even when I ignored them, and who were always standing by to help pick up the pieces...and just loved me anyway. A pretty great picture of the heavenly Father's love if you ask me.

I'm blessed with some pretty good in-laws. It's awesome to have in-laws that are some of your very best friends. Ed and Diane...you are a blessing to me, and I can't begin to express my gratitude for the great job you did raising that oldest daughter of yours!

I'm blessed to have many great friends in a wonderful church. I couldn't/wouldn't/shouldn't try to list everyone because I know I'd leave some out, but you guys know who you are. My fellow praise team/choir members, our leadership, SS class...the entire congregation...you are ALL a huge blessing, and you continue to teach me how to be a better friend, servant, minister...a better person...just by being around you all. Thank you for letting me be a part of your lives.

This barely scratches the surface of the things and people I'm grateful for. Now...I guess it's time to start thinking about what I need to resolve to change this year. sigh.

Blessings to you all.