(I typed these just as they were written. Do read through them all because you just might see something else to add to your list. And I think it will be a blessing to see how much we share in common as brothers and sisters in Christ. And as people.)

Mom. Daddy. Floree. Lucy. Rosie. Jesus’ love and mercy. Family. Blessings of having food, clothing, and housing. God. Jesus’ death on the cross. Family - husband, children, siblings. Church family. Good food. I am thankful I am here with my family. Thankful for good health. For Jesus. Grandkids. Wife. My family - husband, kids, grandchildren, and mother. My Jesus. My health. Family and Ruhl’s Church. Christ Jesus. Ruhls Church. Pastor Blaine. For God in my life. For life. Jesus dying and rising for us. Grandson choosing to follow Jesus. Camp Oshen. Sleep. Church. Sea. Family. Friends. Food. Bed. Water. House. Trees. Flowers. Salvation. Grass. God’s love. Animals. Jesus. Love. Praise songs. Hot Water. Cold water. Snow. Rain. Sun. Moon. Christmas. Thanksgiving. Health. Family. Finances The older I get, the more aware I become of my flaws and brokenness and the more grateful I become for what He has done for me. For the friendly and kind members of our church family. My family. My family - parents, children, and friends. My salvation. Prayer. Being saved. My family. Shawn. Church family. Health. Brothers and sisters in Christ. Enough finances. Return to Ruhl’s. The change of seasons. A husband, family, and friends who help with things I am no longer able to do myself. That the Lord has given me the ability to express my praise through music. Waking up breathing. Successful surgery. Family help and love and love from Ruhl’s. Praise to the Lord our God. Thankful for God’s love and grace. Have mercy on me. Praise the Lord God for saving me and letting me stay alive. Please save all the people of this planet. Save us, oh Lord. Amen. Family - birth, nuclear, extended. Church. Senses - beauty of the earth, creation. Salvation. Friends. Health. Education. The Bible. My church family. That I know Jesus. For Jesus. The years I had with Patrick. My church family. My family. Family. Ruhl’s Church. Music. A great pastor and spiritual leader. Thankful for life. For family and friends. Ruhls Church - the fellowship with people. My home. For my job that I am able to work. Jesus, my Almighty Savior. The Lord goes before me, is beside me, and will never leave me. Each new day. My brothers and sisters. My children. My family. My friends. My church. For my Heavenly Father who is with me at all times, no matter what. For the beauty of creation. I love the four seasons. For my children and grandchildren. My siblings. My children. My grandchildren. My husband. My memories of my grandparents. A great church family and pastor. Jesus. Family. Work family. Physical provisions. Good health. Good health for a 72-year-old dude. Wonderful, energetic wife. Great kids who have become intelligent, productive adults. Warm home. Friends and family. Good health. Family. Church. Work. Health. God’s grace through Christ. For family and the Lord. For forgiving me of my sins. Friends. Family. Free from cancer. Everyday things taken for granted. To be alive. Family. My health. Mommy. Daddy. Brother. Sisters. God’s grace through Jesus. Family. God’s provision. Abundant life in Jesus. My husband. That we live in a country that allows different religions. Jesus. Family. Health. Waking up - not dead but breathing! For my health, to be able to help family and friends in need. Health. Friends. Wife. Husband. Health. Sight. Children - oldest Grandson got full-time job. The blessed Trinity. Religion. Family. Beauty of the earth. Freedom. God and His Son, Jesus. Family. Friends. Food. Forgiveness. Home. Warmth. Thankful for God sending Jesus to this world. My family and friends. That we can come and worship. Thankful for my children. Thankful for my health. Thankful for my husband. Blessed to have family close. Blessed that I am loved. So blessed to be here at Ruhl’s. My friends. My home. God. Dale. Melanie and Valerie. Jake. Jeff. Scottie. Lincoln. Mom. Family. Job. My Heavenly Father. Toby’s health. TJ and the grandkid’s coming home this month. My job. Jesus. God. Heidi. Children. Grandkids. God. Daughters. God. Seasons. Breathing. Waking up in the morning. Everyday. Adoption. Opportunities. Family. Being able to have my own opinions. My boyfriend. My family. My friends. Family. God’s goodness. Family. Family game nights. Night driving. Christmas light driving. Movie nights with family and friends. Healthy family. New opportunities. Children home. Christmas lights and Longwood. Husband. My family and wonderful wife. Thank God for his mercy and bountiful blessings. Family. My old truck. Ministry. Health. Mommy. Daddy.

Did you see something that sparks more thanks for you? Thank God.

And just as we are to thank God for everything, we are to give thanks always, which makes sense, because… most of what you have shared will continue even after Thanksgiving. So, if they are still a part of our lives, we still have reason to give thanks. So keep giving thanks, even as the season changes to Advent, Christmas, and beyond.

Grace, Mercy, and Peace,

Pastor Blaine