Top 10 Countdown of Thanks

I am thankful for 10 students

with which to share my love of music -

who can choose to serve in their local church -

now and in the future.

I am thankful for 9 trees that line our rental property.

This is the first time that we have had any land -

ground to garden, yard work, leaves to rake, space for picnics.

I am thankful for 8 (or 8.6) miles to church.

This is the closest we have ever lived to our church

and we have been so blessed and challenged

this year at Manna.

I am thankful for 7 tools needed to start a garden.

I loved container gardening in Washington,

but it was so much fun to plant a "real" garden this year

and to reap the harvest.

I am thankful for 6 semesters instead of 8.

The school granted hubby 22 transfer credits

which will shorten his time in school.

I am thankful for 5 speeds on our little Focus.

Our car was a miracle and blessing when

God gave it to us 5 years ago and

it continues to meet our needs.

I am thankful for 4 strings on the violin.

After years of desiring to play a stringed instrument

and 2 years looking at one in my home,

I finally have a teacher and am learning to play!

I am thankful for 3 people in the trailer next door.

It has been such a blessing to have friends close by.

I am thankful that 2 are better than 1.

I am thankful for a godly husband

who leads our home,

who encourages me to be the best wife I can be,

who sympathizes with my struggles.

I am thankful for 1 mighty, faithful God

who knows the plans that He has for me.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I Thessalonians 5:16, 18

Rejoice evermore.

In every thing give thanks:

for this is the will of God

in Christ Jesus concerning you.