I AM THANKFUL
For another Birthday (mine).
For another Wedding Anniversary (Fifty-five years with Miss Margaret)
For celebrating ten wonderful years as Pastor of Providence Baptist, Rico.
I AM THANKFUL
For a child whose energy is joy.
For a child who knows and calls my name.
For a child who has a place he or she calls home.
I AM THANKFUL
For the greeting of a sunrise.
For the gift of each day.
For the peace a sunset brings.
I AM THANKFUL
For families who love one another.
For friends who believe the very best about one another.
For homes filled with faith, hope and love.
I AM THANKFUL
For Providence Baptist Church, Rico.
For Christians who take Jesus seriously.
For Christians who take church membership seriously.
I AM THANKFUL
For music that inspires.
For books that inform.
For quiet times that bring rest and reflection.
I AM THANKFUL
For grits without lumps.
For people who are not grumpy for long periods of time.
For health benefits of dark chocolate and coffee.
I AM THANKFUL
For a brother who calls frequently.
For a sister who says "I love you" before she hangs up the phone.
For friends who call for no reason than to say, "Just thinking about you today."
I AM THANKFUL
For a wife whose heart of love is endearing and enduring.
For a daughter whose brilliant mind provides me with important insights into life.
For a grandson whose kind spirit inspires me to inspire him to be all he can be.
I AM THANKFUL
For all the blessings for which I am thankful.
For the blessings I have received but not shared in this writing.
For the greatest of all blessings, JESUS CHRIST THE HOPE OF THE WORLD.