2001-11-24 - 2:58 p.m. - Thanksgiving

Have I told you all how truely thankful I am to God for giving us this house? I am SO grateful! I only wish that I had any way to truly express my gratitude. I've prayed for 4 years for a larger house, and never really thought that He would hear me and answer my prayer. I always was afraid that He wanted us to stay in that little cracker-box for the rest of our lives. As much as I wanted a bigger house, I still am surprised that we have one now. It is big enough to meet our needs for a long, long time. Even though we are having to do a lot of work to it, it has all been work that we can do ourselves, and because of the circumstances surrounding the previous owners, we got a GREAT deal. God really worked a miracle for us. I don't feel like I've given Him as much glory and praise as I should. The last thing I want to do it to be ungrateful! I am SO grateful!

Thanksgiving was relaxing. I'm glad. I'm on the second book, Tribulation Force, by Jerry Jenkins & Tim LaHaye. My MIL got me the first and second for my birthday a week ago, and I'm about half way through the second one. I don't allow myself to read books often, because when I do, everything else gets ignored. It is akin to an addiction to me. Even sleep is ignored during a book. That says a lot for me, because anyone who knows me well, knows how much I value my sleep!

So far, the first book was better, but I am still going to read them all. It is interesting reaing some of these end-times things that I have really very little exposure to. I guess, it could be a good way for me to get motivated enough to study more.

Wish I could see my sis & bro more. I've got a conversation starter for them, and my Dad, and am just dying to get us all together to debate it. We, my siblings & parents, have some pretty good discussions. I love my Mom, dearly, but she tends to get too emotionally drawn into her debates to really be helpful. Dad & Drew both have a way of seeing both sides of the coin and making your thinking stretch beyond just your pre-set notions. I guess, growing up with them, has helped me more than anything, to stand firm in my faith. I've discussed the other and know that I am right. End of discussion.

Well, I'd better get back to the laundry. :)

Until next time...