วันขอบคุณพระเจ้า {Thanksgiving}

Because my Thanksgiving Day was completely different this year, my thankful list didn't make it here on time.  Here it is ---> better late than never! :)

 Thanksgiving candy given to you RIGHT ON THANKSGIVING. {all the way from the USA}

 the beach & all the times i get to spend there

 my best friends. my brothers.

Yes. We take lots of pictures together! ;]

 Memories made with friends. {it's from last year..but it was memorable}

 Fun with kids & opportunities to share His love.

Christmas. & trees & hats & lights to make it feel festive.

{you have to try to understand the way i feel about this}

 my little pumpkin.

leftover pumpkin pie...hey, we'll take that!

 beautiful holidays that remind us of the need for Jesus in the entire world.

chances to learn this language. 

 those few times it's cool enough to wear a sweatshirt on the bike.

trips with these people. <3 

 Fall Parties & the many laughs.

 Apple Bobbing Competitions with him. ;]

^ this opportunity once again.

{one of the best things.} 

 my little bud.

 Chiang Mai FC games.

 places like this ^

{yes. another one with the tree. but i couldn't resist because he just makes this one priceless.} 

Madre's pies & early Thanksgiving meals.


This Thanksgiving Day had to be one of the {best} ever!  There was no traditional Thanksgiving meal, no day off, no extended family to party with, and nothing 'normal' about the day...BUT I COULDN'T HAVE WISHED FOR IT TO BE ANY DIFFERENT.  To hang out with TCKs from all over Asia, eat yummy rice & veggies, watch athletic competitions, and just enjoy the small things in life made the day better than any Thanksgiving Day could ever be.  To reconnect with friends from the past, meet new people, and just watch people relate without any concerns does one's heart good.  How could you ask for anything else??  It's not wrong to eat Thanksgiving meals, party with friends, and go Black Friday shopping...but where's the Thankfulness in all of that!?!?  It's not wrong, but are we really thankful for what we do have!?

To be honest, there are thousands of things I could add to this list...but for the sake of time, we shall leave it at that...
HAPPY BELATED THANKSGIVING TO ALL OF YOU AMERICANS!! {& to the rest of you who celebrate it too}
&& an early MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
{since it's coming right up}

<3

{& don't forget to make every day Thanksgiving Day....don't take life for granted because it truly is a gift we don't deserve!}