Give Thanks In All Things

This Thanksgiving was like no other. We are all getting familiar with life on the road not to mention life in only 235 square feet. I have to say that for the most part everyone is doing well adjusting to the change. However, we do have our days where the 235 sq. feet feels like 35 sq. feet and everyone is in our space. I have heard over the last several days, people saying "I miss ...." , "When we were home ....", "If we were in Tn. ..." so I thought it was time for a one-on-one with each child.

I make it a habit to teach the Word of God in context of our daily living; I know that our children have heard me say several times this week, "Be thankful in ALL things." But now I needed to listen to each one of them, I knew it was time of me to hear them, so that, they would comprehend what I was saying. I was prepared with several things to say to each child but thought it best to ask them some questions first.


Therefore, today - Thanksgiving Day - November 26th, 2009, I asked each of the children separately what they missed from home. Here is what each one of them said:

Sierra - "I miss my friends and my family."
Melissa - "I miss my room."
Andrew - "I Wesley and Abby and our yard."
Jacob - "I miss Wesley and Abby and my bike."
Joshua - "I miss Wesley and Abby."
Hannah - "I miss Wesley and Abby."

After asking each child what they missed, I asked them to tell me something that they were thankful for. Here is what each one of them said:

Sierra - "I am thankful for my family and friends."
Melissa - "I am thankful for the bus."
Andrew - "I am thankful for you."
Jacob -"I am thankful for Daddy and Mommy."
Joshua - "I am thankful for my jet and toys."
Hannah - "I am thankful for the bus and popcorn."

After hearing what the children missed and what they are thankful for, I decided that I had already said everything that needed to be said. Lately, some of our circumstances haven't been the best; therefore, I have to admit that I was surprised by their answers. Yes, we do miss things from home but even Hannah at age three realizes that we are blest. We are thankful for all things.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

(Missy - The thing that I miss the most from home are time alone with Jeff, and my big bed! The thing that I am most thankful for is my relationship with Christ. Then it would be that He has given me the desires of my heart in my husband, in my children, and the opportunity to share my love for Him with others all across the United States.)

(Jeff - He said that he missed alone time with me, and his own bathroom and shower. The thing that he was most thankful for was that we were all safe, warm, and that God had provided us the bus to accomplish His purpose in our life.)