November 27, 2003

Thanksgiving Day

Below is a list of some things for which I am grateful.

My salvation through Jesus Christ. No words can express the gratitude owed to the one who made it possible for me to become a son of the Creator of the Universe.

My wife, Itacyara. I do not know how I would ever survive without her. She is truly God's precious gift to me.

My son, Michael. What a great kid I have! How I got to have such a wonderful little boy is beyond me. He is a source of constant joy in our lives. Thank you, Lord, for giving him to us.

My family. Dad, Mom, you are wonderful. You have given me a heritage of godliness, and shown me an example that I try to follow on a daily basis. My bro's David, Daniel, and (little) Joe are the best friends anybody could ever want.

My friends. I would be nothing without them. I will not mention any names here, because I would be sure to leave somebody out. You know who you are, however, and thank you.

My Church. What a great place. From our Corvette-driving, animal-loving pastor, to each member of the congregation, this church means a lot to us. Thank you for the many opportunities you have given us!

My Country. I love America. We have our issues, but I am proud of what we have stood for over the years. I am proud that we have a president who has the intestinal fortitude to spend Thanksgiving with the troops in Iraq, while his family remains stateside. You go, Dubya!

My calling. God has seen fit to call Itacyara and myself to be missionaries in Brazil. Our sense of unworthiness is exceeded only by our sense of urgency in getting about His business there. And yes, we love Brazil!

These are just a few of the things for which I am grateful on this Thanksgiving day.

Posted by Andrew on November 27, 2003 10:34 PM.