Thankful For Family

"Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus," (1Thessalonians 5:18 NIV).

Our plates were full on Thanksgiving Day. We gave thanks to God that twelve of us were able to feast together on a cold but sunny Thanksgiving Day. We had an evening meal that filled our bellies with plenty and more. 

God has richly blessed us with a wonderful family and a family that is growing. It's a nice problem to need an extra table and chairs to help seat everyone. We'll squeeze a little closer when Christmas comes and the whole family will be together. 

We had lots of laughter and fun exchanges. And that's the way it is supposed to be with family. There was also a lot of getting-to-know-you-chatter that benefited us all.

God created family as the best way to care for each other and wasn't He wise! Family works so well, even when pieces come apart and others join in. Family works like a puzzle, when the pieces come together they always fit. And that's a good feeling. To know you belong. God is indeed very wise. Thank you God, for family.