Thanksgiving II ~

24-30 May:  This week I have been thankful for for internet realtors that make house-hunting at a distance much easier (and less expensive!); for beautiful homes available throughout the area; and for eldest daughter showing willingness to relocate with us - seems that "the cloud" may be gathering and moving on (Exodus 40:36; Numbers 9:17); for each new day and the blessings that will come with it; for family and friends (including those reading here) who are such a source of strength and comfort to me; for a heavenly Father who adopts us believers into His own family (John 1:12); for another day planned at ETC. after missing last week - what fun to find blessing in BEING a blessing! I am thankful for the pot of oats that's waiting for my breakfast (and to be reheated for more breakfasts this week); for food to eat when I'm hungry and to share with others who, too, are hungry; that our Dandee didn't get smashed, only bumped, when he dashed out into the street - Curt has taken him to the vet to be checked for injuries; thankful to have veterinary service available; for the watchful care our Father provides for us and our four-footeds (Psalm 36:6); that the dear little dog is stiff and sore, but seems to be otherwise undamaged; for the lovely rain showers in the afternoon - everything is so fresh and green; for the lessons the ants are teaching as they try to set up house-keeping in my space - little, tiny fellows who are industrious and persistent and non-aggresive;  for the rescue and re-homing services at McPaws where my sis took a stray kitten this week; for the beautiful weather we enjoyed as we made the trip and returned; and for Dandee's gradual improvement in strength after his close-call; for this new Sabbath morning, to be celebrating with our Maker the gifts He has provided for all His creatures; that the ants that were everywhere in my office area have apparently relocated - much wisdom they have when their colony is endangered; for the choices available to me in so many areas of life - may my choices be pleasing to the Father of us all.