He Is Always at Work

Friday, November 18th
I had the opportunity tonight to share the "highlights" of 2011 with a group from our church.  It's no secret that 2011 hasn't been kind to us.  This year has brought a lot of pain, sadness, and circumstances that I do not want to remember, re-live, or "highlight".  When I shared this with the group, who all know what this year has brought to our family, The Hubs said, "Oh, come on, Hon!  Surely, there is something good.  Right?"  And you know what?  He is right.  With the yuck this year has come tremendous amount of growth.  Growth personally, growth in my marriage, growth for us as a family.  We have learned so much this year about who we are, what is important, and how much we need and love God.

I don't want to do 2011 again, but I am thankful for what was learned and how I/we have grown.  I wouldn't trade that in for any amount of gold, and I am thankful for the change in my perspective.

Today:
I am thankful for the opportunity that has been given to me to share God's love with the girls in a detention center in my area.  I am thankful that He is moving and working in that dark place.  I am thankful that there are no places off limits to Him.  He sees all, He loves all, and He is waiting patiently for them.  I am so thankful for the privilege of being apart of what He is doing in that place.