Why I'm Thankful, by Trace

Thanksgiving is here, and I must say, I am thankful.  A lot of times it's awkward to come to the feasting table and not know what to say.  Year after year we embrace inner gluttony and gorge ourselves while grasping for something to be thankful for.  This year, I have a lot.

I'm thankful for a family that loves me for just being me. 

I'm thankful for the freedom to go to whatever church I choose.

I'm thankful that I got to vote for the first time a couple weeks ago.  

I'm thankful that I can go to college for free, even if the bureaucracy drives me bananas.

I'm thankful to be able to afford to live in the first world.

I'm thankful to have everything I need and not everything I want.

I'm thankful to be back in America for the holidays.

I'm thankful to be able to bake in a real oven.

I'm thankful that America is gaining some perspective these days, even if the process hurts.

I'm thankful for President-elect Obama, because he has brought hope to a lot of people.

I'm thankful for potable water and consistent electricity and wireless high-speed internet.

I'm thankful for theology books.

I'm thankful for growing.

I'm thankful for clarity.

I'm thankful for the friends I have around the world.

I'm thankful for plans and goals and grace for each day.

I'm thankful to be able to tell you about it on the blog.

God is good.

T