30 Days of Thankfulness

November 6th - Today I'm thankful for our neighbors.

Tonight we went to a suprise birthday party for one of our neighbors, Bobby. We met at a restaurant and just had a great time with everyone! It was so nice to visit and get to know everyone a little better. As we were leaving, Shannon (who lives across the street from us), made sure I had her phone number. She wanted me to know that if I need anything at anytime, especially when Ken is working, that I am welcome to call or come over. I am so thankful that we have neighbors that we love. I'm so thankful that we not only have great neighbors, but new friends. I am so thankful that our new friends are so caring and loving. I am so thankful that we have people to look after our home or us if anything might happen. I am so thankful God provided us with such a great place to live!

November 7th - Today I am thankful that our garage sale was worth it!

I'm not a huge garage sale fan because its a lot of work to get everything organized and priced and set up. Usually, I just like to give things to Salvation Army....and I've learned Ken is the same way. However, the girls at work had set a date for one and Ken & I had a lot of big things to get rid of, so we joined in on the fun. :) We had it at my house since its for sale and no one is living there. I couldn't have done it without my friend, Rachel! She was there ready to go at 6:30am and helped me set up and worked the people and even showed my house!!!! haha! We actually ended up showing the house about 5 times....HOPEFULLY we will get some leads from that. Anyway---Kari and Kacey came a little later to help. It was really a fun girls' day! I ended up making $230 in 5 hours. I'm really excited because I am planning to use some of the money for the Beth Moore/Kay Arthur/Pricilla Shirer Conference coming up soon!!! I am so thankful that the garage sale was productive. I am so thankful that I was able to make some money. I am so thankful that we were able to get rid of things we didn't need. I am so thankful that we had a vacant house/garage to have the sale. I am so thankful that we were able to show the house some too. I am thankful that God allowed me to have some extra money for the conference coming up!

November 8th - Today I am thankful our pastor and his wife!

Last Sunday, I posted about Ken and I's "date night" to church and then Louie's. Tonight, we did the same thing....but this time we had a triple-date! Our pastor & his wife (JB and Jean) and their daughter & her boyfriend came with us. It was so fun! We had such a good time visiting and getting to know them better outside of church. And...I might have asked him some theological questions while we were there....I just can't help it! I love talking about it!!! I am so thankful we have a pastor that wants to get to know us. I am so thankful that JB and Jean love us (and the congregation). I am so thankful that they are personable. I am so thankful that JB is always there to help us understand the Bible. I am so thankful that he desires to truly know exactly what the Word says and to teach it correctly. I am so thankful that he gives THE clear gospel message! We just love him and completely blessed that God has allowed us to be at Countryside!