God gives six-packs of thankfulness!

Ice skating, anyone? I know, I know, it's winter in New York...but everywhere we look there is ice. Todd and Bjorn worked bravely a couple of days ago and got sand spread on our dangerous driveway. All of this ice and snow makes me very eager to think warm thoughts in order to stay positive for my childrens' sake. Warm thoughts lead to thankful thoughts. I will call it a six-pack of thankfulness! (Usually a six-pack has a negative connotation but this will put six packs in a positive light.)

A six-pack of things we are thankful for this day:
1. We have a very warm and cozy home for these chilly and icy days. And when we get chilly after sledding on the ice (!), we put on sweaters, wrap up in blankets, and enjoy some hot cocoa. Thank you, Lord.
2.  We have food in abundance. Nutrient-dense, healthy food and stinky vegetables (and some hot cocoa) are keeping us all healthy so far this winter. Thanks to our Chinese family members for reminding us of our need for stinky vegetables during these winter months! Yummy garlic, onions, scallions, shallots... Thank you, Lord.
3. We have cars that run well. Our vehicles are in good working order and somehow, they keep starting in the deep deep cold. Thank you, Lord.
4. We have six amazing blessings - arrows in our quiver for His kingdom and for His glory. We are willing and able to teach them at home and watch all of those wonderful "a-ha" moments in education and learning. What a privilege! Thank you, Lord.
5. We have a buyer for our home and are moving to warmer weather and closer to family. Things are still moving along well with all of the myriad of details and packing and we are still on target to close at the end of February. Thank you, Lord.
6. We have great memories of our 20 years here in New York and many friends in many places - 3 different and precious church families, 3 neighborhoods, 5 years in a homeschool coop, 6 years of choir. God has blessed us richly and we are looking forward to continuing relationships here and developing new ones at our new home. Thank you, Lord!