Here in the Philippines it is just a normal school day. We had blue skies and hot weather; workers were mowing the grass outside. Students took a quiz, and practice went on as usual.
Over in America most people have the day off and will be watching some football on television. It will likely be chilly and cozy with people wearing sweaters and slippers. Most importantly Americans will be gathering with family to feast on turkey and pie!
We want to wish you a Happy American Thanksgiving! The things I will miss the most are: being with my family, games with cousins, singing with the fam "Praise God from Whom all blessings flow...", eating my mom's delicious traditional chocolate pie, and being cozy all day inside.
I am also thankful for many things!
--Salvation in Christ
--a wonderful husband and marriage
--a loving and supportive family
--a great partnership team
--being healed from sickness yesterday!
--getting to talk to Sarah, John and Peter on the phone today
--joy in ministry
--"for health and strength and daily food"
--serving with gifts in music and worship
--the Word in my own language (both OT and NT)
--the ability to read and write
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost
Amen
2 comments:
Yes, Happy Thanksgiving! We had 21 relatives at 2115 today. The centerpieces included the little paper Pilgrim people you and Sarah made years ago as placecards. Mom put out the ones that said Kate, Sam, Jessica, and Daniel, to remind us of our beloved missing ones. We did sing"Praise God from whom all blessings flow" which is SO grand with all thoses musicians in perfect harmony. Dad directed a wonderful drawn out "Amen" that I'm sure raised up to the highest heaven. We ate the usual too much, including the chocolate pies. Then naps for some and games with the Cousins. Catch Phrase and Malarky were a blast, and a couple of rounds of "Sound Bingo" with Peter. Remember when we played that and the losers had to do the dishes? Ha! We will SO have to have great times with you and Nate this Christmas--very soon! Love, Mums
Thanks for the report, Mums! That is exactly what I was talking about missing--you included everything. Wow, very soon...
Love, J
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