My Thanks

How trendy to give thanks at thanksgiving...

I went to a worship service on campus tonight - all undergrads from the five colleges. I'm sure I was the only CGU person. They got up to speak their thanks. I kept thinking of things I would say, and decided to blog them instead.

I am thankful...
- for the students that made ministry so amazing in Texas. I missed them tonight. I'll miss being at the College Retreat in January. I saw so many Asian students, I felt right at home (besides being the oldest in the room)
- that I have had a whole semester free of paid-work. I have been free of so many obligations - it is incredible.
- for my family that I won't get to see at Thanksgiving. For my adoptive family out here that has invited me over for great food and the Texas game.
- for friends that have been by my side with this new journey (despite the time change struggles)
- for a new circle of friends that have lunch, go to beaches, go to movies, sit and laugh - what a gift you all are to me!
- that December 12 marks the END of my PhD coursework. Can you believe it??
- that hope cannot be killed, no matter how hard you try.

I hope your thanksgiving is full of peace.