To God, I give thanks!

We have finished a successful 9 weeks as of last friday! They've all received their report cards and they all did great, mostly A's and few B's. I am so proud of the hardwork they are doing to accomplish their education goals for this year. We took a few days off from school for a fall break! We have a few friends over yesterday and had such a joyous time visiting. As I was visiting with some friends I realized how much I have to be thankful for. Although I know it is not Thanksgiving just yet, don't we all say how much we need to say thanks to God everyday! Well I am thankful for my husband who is an amazing husband, father, and pastor. I can't imagine why that man chose me but I'm so glad he did. I am thankful for my children. They are such a joy and I hear great comments on them all the time. My neighbor down the street asked me how come my kids were so obedient (he is not around them all the time is he?) and asked if I bribed them with ice cream or something. He and his wife had observed that everytime Mike and I had asked them or told them to do something they immediately did that! I never noticed that, but I am thankful they are learning obedience and letting Jesus shine through them (If you love me you will obey me. 1John 5:2). I am thankful for so many things that God has blessed me with, given me, and even thankful for the hard times that are affecting our lives right now. So to God I give thanks! For He is good and His mercy is forever!