Happy Thanksgiving.

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. (Psalm 100)

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For the record, I'm grateful for:

• The gospel.
  
• John Michael Whiting.
  
• My family - both vintage & extended.
  
• Daily phone calls from my dad on his way to work, & encouraging emails from my mom.
  
• My friendships with my sisters.
  
• Trials that refine me & remind me what's really important.
  
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  New York City friends who have been my angels (2 Kings 6:15-17).
  
• My friends far away who are kind enough to still be my friends, even though they're far away.
  
• My job. Mike's job. The education we received that allows us to have good jobs.
  
• My city - for it's passion - & for the unique opportunity we have to call it ours.