Today, I am thankful for all of the blessings that God has given us over the past year. I am thankful that even though we don't always understand His ways, He always has our best interests in mind. I'm so thankful that He removed us from a destructive situation, and that He provided us with a new place to serve. I'm thankful that He gave us supportive family and loving friends. I'm especially thankful that our family has grown stronger in the last year instead of letting circumstance destroy us.

Today, on the one year anniversary of heartache and despair, I'm thankful that we were able to be in God's house, in the midst of His people, being reminded of how far God has brought us. It was good to be in the Lord's house today.