Thank You....for annoying-but-good internet filters that no longer block Blogger! (thanks, Dad.)

I'm thankful for...

17. Super talented friends/family. There's more talent in this photo than words can express. (That goes for the photographer, too.)

18. Genuineness. Because it's hard to find people who are real.

19. The freedom in Christ to be real because I know Whom I have believed. I don't have to know the future, cause I know the One Who holds the future.

I'm thankful for...

15. The little ways the members of the body of Christ support and encourage each other. Luci and I were at the mall (yep, that's our mall!), in the food court, munching some good ol' McNuggets or something on that order, and preparing for discipleship later in the day. We had our Bibles and notebooks spread out on the table, and we were deep in discussion about communion when Luci looked up and said, "Hi! How are you?" I turned around and saw Stefan, one of the guys from Luci's church, with a bag of cookies. He set it on the table and said, "This is for you. From one of God's children to another."


16. Friendly McDonald's employees (not this guy, necessarily :P) who just keep speaking in Romanian until you figure out what they're asking without looking at you like you're from outer space when you just smile and nod.

Random Thoughts...

Today I am thankful for:

5). My wonderful mother who gave me life 21 years ago

6). The fact that I am alive and breathing

7). The unfailing love, mercy and faithfulness of God

8).The blood of Jesus Christ..."Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost..." (Titus 3:5)


Wow. This has been an amazing year. As I look back, I recognize circumstances that have shaped my life; things that I did not necessarily want, but God is good and knows just what I need!
I would have never guessed, three, or five, or even one year ago, that I would still be at home at 21. And even though I would not have chosen it for myself, it has turned out incredibly for my good. I've learned so much about "contentment with godliness", housekeeping (yes!), running a business, maintaining good relationships, ect., ect,. the list goes on. And on.
I have no regrets. Not really, anyway...

*smiles sheepishly*

And I can't wait to see what God does this year!

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
--Kirsten :)

2. I'm thankful for webcams and amazing programs that allow me to see and talk to my friends and family!

3. For companies with great customer service who ship dryer elements to Eastern Europe, even though they normally don't ship out of country.

4. For kids who make me laugh. Meet Zach.

-Chelle