Thinking about God's intervention in my life today since it's my birthday, and a good day for reflecting...that's what old people do, you know --- remember the past! Maybe it's because we kind of know what the future holds by this time.
I am thankful that I was born into a home where I was taught about the Scripture, taken to church, heard people pray. The proverb which says, "Train a child up in the way he/she should go, and when they are old, they will not depart from it." That doesn't mean that what I was taught was perfect. Nor does it mean that I didn't depart for awhile. But God always placed people in my path who knew Him, guided my steps, provided counsel, prayer, and encouragement, and helped me return to Him. A few of them nudged me by their joyful, exciting spiritual journeys that made me desperate to know what they had.
I am thankful.
I am thankful for the craziness that came with marrying Marvin Helsel, Jr. 42 years ago next month. So many good times, including our children, Sharon Elizabeth Helsel Bernhardt, and Philip Samuel Helsel. I am thankful for Casey Bernhardt, Ryan, Niko, and Chase and for Carolyn Browning Helsel, Caleb and Evelyn. How wonderful to have a family who loves and cares about each other.
I am thankful for the friends I cherish from all over the world. What a rich blessing.
I am thankful for the many jobs I've had so far, and for the bosses, some of whom drove me nuts - but taught me a lot.
I am thankful for God's provisions in my life - financial when I was worried and fretting; emotional when I was devastated by others; physical when disease and danger camped on our doorstep.
So many adventures which God used to prune, test, and grow us. Good is good, so good to me.
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