And for this I thank you...

Thanksgiving...normally I am so thankful to have all of my family alive and well (in my presence).  But this year I couldn't exactly say that.  I had to change things up.  Really I'm thankful that my family is alive and well either on this side of glory or the better side.  I'm thankful that I do know where my baby girl is and that she is well and ok.  As a matter of fact she couldn't be better.   She's being held and caressed by the King, our Father, her Father.  I'm simply thankful.  I'm thankful that although it's been a difficult year with an endurance of weeping, things will be brighter with joy coming.  I'm thankful because although I was so scared to bring Jay home from the hospital for fear of her passing here at home, God's plans prevailed and we brought her home and had the best times of our lives.  I wouldn't have had it any other way.  I'm thankful that her final moments WERE here in our home where we loved her most.  Although I painfully miss her I'm thankful that I will see her soon and feel her arms around me neck.  I trust Him.  He will not fail me.  I have so much to be thankful for.  Today Father, I'm thankful that you thought about me in your plans.  I'm thankful for receiving a gift that no one else could have ever given me.  I'm thankful  for an unspeakable connection with you.  I'm thankful for you because where would I be if not for your grace.  Thank you for my family being alive and well, whether with me or with you.  I've just got to say thank you.  This year I have been changed and for this I say thank you.  God is good.