Although the Thanksgiving holiday is over, being thankful shouldn't be. Below are ten things I'm thankful for this year. What are you thankful for?
1. I have extremely fulfilling jobs at Evansville Christian School and the Metro Sports Center. Nearly 8 million Americans are unemployed.
2. I have a beautiful rental home in the small town of Newburgh. Over 500,000 Americans are homeless.
3. I have new friends in our Southern Indiana community. Loneliness can be a serious health issue.
4. I have a wonderful family that supports and loves me despite my countless flaws. There are approximately 150 million orphans in the world.
5. I have good insurance to help pay for crowns, physicals, and shots. Nearly 30 million nonelderly Americans lack insurance.
6. I have a healthy body which enables me to lift weights and play indoor soccer. Every year diarrhea kills 760,000 children under the age of five.
7. I have unrestricted Internet access that allows me to stay connected with family and friends around the world. 1/3 of Internet users worldwide face heavy Internet censorship.
8. I have a fantastic education that provides me unique speaking, writing, training, and employment opportunities. 32 million American adults are considered functionally illiterate (1 in 7).
9. I have serious sin issues that show me my many weaknesses and how much I need Jesus. Less than half of all American adults think the Bible contains everything a person needs to live a meaningful life.
10. I have the love of the Father Almighty who graciously gives me purpose and everlasting life. Do you know His love?
I am an Alpha lovin' Hafu TCK Hoosier who is married to an Omega lovin' WASP Hoosier, & we are educators who have one married kiddo, one college student, and one middle schooler. This mixed bunch called the Wickershams once lived in the Middle Kingdom, but now reside in Southern Indiana. To Him be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Ten Things I'm Thankful for in 2016
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