Something I’ve always known and celebrated but never knew how to fully live out until the race. I mean when do we really show our true gratitude? When something big happens to us or when we finally get what we’ve been wanting? I mean those are great things to be grateful for but truly we should be grateful for everything. The hard times especially because they’re what lead us to the good times and those are the times were most grateful.
The race has fully opened my eyes and shown me the littlest things that I’m most thankful for that the big things have no hold on. Though I am still thankful for each and every second of my days on this earth and in this kingdom I am blessed to serve in. With that being said, here’s a list of 20 things I’m grateful for, big and small:
- When the air smells like rain and grass
- When the sky turns pink at sunset
- Long hugs after ministry
- Phone calls with my family
- Being held by Jules
- Sweet kid giggles
- Adoption
- The sound of crashing waves
- Worship, especially on the days I’m most exhausted
- Living in community, even when it’s past quiet hours and the house is loud!
- The ladies at ministry holding me tight and telling me they love me
- Coffee shops with Wi-Fi
- Charlie (our van driver to ministry)
- The kids playing with my hair at ministry though it ends up knotted
- Ice cream after crying
- Heinz ketchup (controversial, I know)
- Loud chatter at 7am on Saturday
- Belly laughs
- Chuy’s chips and queso
- The ability to worship the Lord freely
What a great list! Sounds like you’re learning as much as those you’re there to minister to. Keep strong sweet girl. You’re always in our prayers and in our hearts.
You forgot some things…
21. Squeezers from mom
Well, one thing. You forgot one very important thing!
I love you, Lil Nugz ??
We are so proud of you, your accomplishments, but most of all your love for Jesus and sharing the gospel! We love you Tanner. Hugs ?? and prayers ??
Precious Tanner, scriptures tells us that a few are chosen. When you accepted the call and said “Yes and Amen”. God had chosen to show you his sovereignty in the little and big. That God’s name be glorified in all. You’re highly favored and Love by your Lord. May you continue to grow in his Grace and mercy.
Acts 9:15…”But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel”.
the “ice cream after crying” made me laugh and think of superman ice cream for the first time in a long time. miss you big! proud of you!
…and that’s just the tip of the ice burg! Can’t wait to hug you in a few days!