Ten on Tuesday

I'm thankful:

1. For the $1000 overcharge that erroneously showed up on our phone bill. After experiencing the full weight of that "debt", my joy over AT & T erasing it was immeasurable! (A reminder to rejoice over my much greater - and deserved - debt being forgiven because of Jesus)

2. For Leah's point as we discussed the analogy (in #1)-- that our debt is not only paid because of Jesus, but we are credited with His righteousness -- which she pointed out would be like AT & T not just wiping away the charge, but then also CREDITING our account with extra money.

3. For the Lord graciously building our faith by actually completing this analogy: About 4 days after Leah's remark, we got a sizeable and unexpected refund credited to us for overpaying our homeowner's policy!

3. For two excellent movies that we got to see over Christmas: "Frost/Nixon" and "Valkyrie."

4. That Christmas was glorious and uncomplicated.

5. For 7 days alone with my husband.

6. For the relationship my children have with my mother-in-law and that she makes this house and my kids shine when she stays here.

7. For Jessica and the Pauls, who loved and cared for Buck and Buttermilk. For Debby and Jeanine and Leo, who checked in on my mother-in-law, offered rides for the kids and helped her while we were away.

8. For the smell of Roasting Turkey -- twice in two months!

9. That I really do live with a king, a shepherd and an angel.

10. For Taco Bell with my son today.