Thankful Thursday, Take 5

Thanking God this week for:

• A great church leaders retreat in Estes Park
• A safe journey to and from Estes Park considering all the snow we got
• A really, really fun work holiday party
• Seeing and hanging out with Tiffani - a month away was just too long!
• Deep belly laughter
• Finally learning how to be me and just have fun!
• God's protection - even in the midst of my moments of stupidity this weekend
• God's protection - that more people didn't get hurt during Sunday's shootings
• Knowing I'll be with my family in under a week!!!!!
• A friend leading someone to Jesus in East Asia
• A really fun holiday cookie exchange with some friends from work
• Progress, healing and transformation for a dear friend
• The freedom to be silly and sing at the top of my lungs
• Redemption
• Unconditional love, grace and mercy