Thanks!

Give thanks with a grateful heart

Give thanks to the Holy One

Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, his son.

This song was in my head this morning for two reasons:


1. Halloween is over and it's only a few weeks until Thanksgiving!  Somehow, Rusty and I were counted worthy to hold the festivities at our house this year, which I am stoked about!  His parents and my family are joining us in Tucson for the big feast!  I have really been struck this year with a heart to celebrate Thanksgiving ,and especially Christmas, with a pure focus of actually celebrating the LORD and not coming at the holidays from any other direction. 

2. This song reminds me of Thailand and the kids I love so much at the orphanage in Chiang Rai!  We sang it all the time with them!  The exciting thing is, I got an email a few days ago from Pastor Cheah of the Agape Home orphanage in Thailand!  He says the children are still doing well on their new land (they had to leave the old place by order of the court).  Most of the older children who were there when I went have graduated high school and are going on to the universities!!  God continues to provide for them, there is much to be thankful for.