Many times I've participated in Thankful Thursday. Today's not an official Thankful Thursday entry, but that's what I am: thankful.
October was a long hard month for me, personally. I'm not really going to go into much detail about it. It's all in the past and I want to look forward. I shut a lot of things up inside of me and spent time complaining and grumbling. I struggled immensely with my sins and am thankful for a restoration with God, friends, and family.
November isn't starting out too well either. I am concerned about many friends in Staten Island and New Jersey. We lived in Staten Island for three years and in Jersey for four. We know that at least two of our addresses were wiped out by Sandy. Friends who are there say it's like a war zone. Then, just this week, our beloved aunt lost her husband. My heart breaks for her grief and struggle at this time and I hate being so far away. But here's what I'm thankful for: watching people and churches band together to rebuild Staten Island and how Sonny blessed Aunt Sharon the last few years of wedded happiness. I can only pray and know that God is ultimately the one who deserves the praise.
Please know that I'm petitioning the gates of heaven on your behalf! I'm thankful that I have the privilege of doing so!
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