Giving Thanks

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

I have been thinking about Thanksgiving a little bit differently this year. I mean, usually I think of all of the blessings I am so thankful for, and I still feel that way, but I have been reminded of this verse that says to be thankful IN all circumstances.

The last several months have been a challenge and full of a whole lot of different emotions. These challenges have helped me to grow. Not feeling the best and being on partial bed rest, baby's heartbeat out of control, preterm labor, days wearing on in the NICU, missing my other 2 kids at home, appointments, going on a different diet to help Micah's sensitivities.....I must say I didn't always feel too thankful FOR these things.

In the midst of it all, I was very thankful though. Thankful that I made it to 35 weeks, that we made it to Omaha safely, no c-section, and our new baby boy was born with a healthy cry and a good weight. Thankful for the doctors, nurses, and cardiologists that took care of Micah in NICU, that they found a medicine that would control the SVT, for fellow moms and dads that were there to offer support and encouragement as they went through similar situations, some much more serious than ours. Thankful for family and friends who helped out in so many ways...taking good care of the older kids being one!

Most of all though, I give thanks and praise to God for His answers to our prayers, and for being the unchanging, all knowing, loving God He is. Because, no matter what the circumstance....He loves me, and Micah even more than I do...and that's what matters.