Showers of Blessings

Today it rained in Seattle. Today it rained in Seattle like most of the world thinks it rains in Seattle every day. This was not the usual spitty rain of the Northwest, this was a real water-my-flower-beds downpour. It was needed badly and I greatly appreciated it. It also got me thinking about life...

Blessings. My life is so incredibly blessed:

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His lovingkindness is everlasting!

You have given me a husband of 27.5 years who dearly loves me. He's a wonderfully faithful man who loves You. Your lovingkindness is everlasting!

We have 3 children, all who know You. Your lovingkindness is everlasting!

Ben has graduated from SPU, Adam will graduate from CWU next month, and Beth is halfway through her college career. Your lovingkindness is everlasting!

You have given Ben an incredible wife, Lisa, who You have blessed with the strength to endure the storm You are taking them through. Your lovingkindness is everlasting!

You have led Adam to Sheli. They will be married in July. You have given them both a passion for teaching. Your lovingkindness is everlasting!

Beth's transfer to WWU has been accepted for the fall, and You've provided her with a wonderful summer job. Your lovingkindess is everlasting!

I have a great job with an employer that is allowing me great grace during Ben's sickness. Your lovingkindness is everlasting!

The list goes on and on and on. Yes, we are in the midst of a difficult trial. But the lovingkindess of the Lord, His great goodness to us, His faithfulness far outweighs the pain. And far and away the best? When we close our eyes on this side of eternity, we'll open them to life forever with the great God who has forever loved us.

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His lovingkindness is everlasting!

Jenifer