Thankfulness

I realized that this is going to be my 100th post. Just skimming back on my previous posts the past month, I couldn't help my but notice how completely depressing they've been. Hahaha. Before you think that I'm on the brink of depression, let me assure you, I am lovin' life. God has been doing great and amazing things in my life and in Austin. I would not trade any of my experiences both good AND bad for anything. (well, maybe to have Gambit's hair)

So to commemorate, I'm going to give God a quick shout-out for all the things I am thankful for stream-of-conscious style.

I'm thankful for...

I'm thankful for the beauty of creation,
I'm thankful for music that inspires us to dance,
I'm thankful for men and women who serve as role models for me,
I'm thankful for the sense of freedom I feel when I get to run barefoot outside.

I'm thankful for friends: both newly made ones and cherished old ones,
I'm thankful for a family that accepts me even despite my many flaws,
I'm thankful for community that spans distance and time zones,
I'm thankful for people who can speak into and encourage me.

I'm thankful for the salvation that I didn't have to earn,
I'm thankful for Love that is perfect and unceasing,
I'm thankful for the privilege of playing a part in His work,
I'm thankful that we can experience joy in the midst of suffering.