Thanksgiving Day 2023
Thanksgiving Day // Three weeks ago this morning, my mom took her final breath and woke up in the arms of Jesus. The days since have been full of learning new rhythms, finding new people to call on my way home from school, and clinging to the faithful nearness of our Good Shepherd. I miss her so much it feels suffocating, and yet at the same time, I could not be more happy for her. Our family often reminds each other that Mom is having no bad days. Our Cracker-Barrel-catered Thanksgiving feast was scrumptious, but it doesn't even begin to compare to the feast she's been enjoying since she got there: the perfect amount of perfect flavors in the presence of a perfect God. How we long for the day when we all get to join them! As much as we will mourn today and in the many days to come, we can't neglect giving thanks --- 1. We are so thankful for the family, friends, church family, co-workers, and community that surrounded us over the past several months. Your prayers, lo...