This week, I am thankful for the gift of my family.
12 years ago I moved out of my parents' house and flew across country to start my college career, fully intending to go back home when I was done.
I never finished my college education. Instead, I married the very charming, very bright man who is now The Man of my life.
After he finished getting his Master's degree, I hoped - and prayed - that we would move back to be near my family. It didn't dawn on me to pray that they would move here.
That's what's so great about serving a God who is so much bigger than me. Because, not only did He give me the desire of my heart, but He did it in such a big way, that it could only have been by His Hand. Jesus not only provided the necessary funds, but He also provided my mum with a job before she had even set foot in our town. Every obstacle was taken care of and we look back and see that, truly, God has provided for us all in a very extraordinary way.
My sister and JWes
Today, my sister and my parents live 3 minutes from my house. My children now know my family in a very real way, not just as a voice at the end of a telephone line. I am so thankful to have my family close and to be a part of their daily lives again.
Now, it's your turn.
What are you thankful for this week?
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