Three Thanks Thursday 1. I'm thankful, after a couple of years of loss and troubled times, 2005 has ended up being a year of new lives (nephew #3), new beginnings (weddings, graduations, promotions, careers), as well as new prayers, hopes and dreams for my family and friends.

2. I'm thankful that there's always enough upheaval to remind me that I cannot 'do it all' on my own. I'm learning how to rely and trust more on others, and not always hold it all on my own shoulders, and especially to see more and more about God's promise that I can rest in Him, trust Him and follow Him anywhere. I'm learning to hold onto my worries and my things a little more loosely.

3. I'm thankful that our Thanksgiving is really centered more on being with friends and loved ones. Connecting, talking, laughing, playing... There's no tenseness, terseness, or posturing. Dinner is hearty, and not pretentious. The hostess (my sister-in-law) was among us and not separated by being all Martha and having to have everything just so. It was a good day! :)  ¶ 11/24/2005 11:59:00 PM